News - students

Extra exam time pilot launched for students with dyslexia and dyscalculia

In 2009, experts suggested to the State Examinations Commission that longer exam times would help these students perform to their potential and not be unfairly punished.

Nov 9, 2025 15:18

Local primary school at risk of losing teacher due to pupil shortage

It's felt the loss of a teacher would not affect the students but the wider community.

Sep 10, 2025 13:15

Accommodation continues to be an issue for many local students

On top of high rents and limited supply, Gardaí have issued a warning about increasing incidences of rental scams in that student market.

Aug 28, 2025 12:55

Local students receive Round 1 CAO offers

Graphic and Digital Design at TUS Athlone saw one of the biggest points jumps, increasing by 78.

Aug 27, 2025 17:20

Local senator hopes as many students can join protest at Leinster House tonight

The demonstration is due to start at 6pm this evening.

Jul 8, 2025 17:21

Over 500 students attend annual Microsoft Longford Dreamspace event

Teams from 27 schools across the county displayed a range of projects addressing sustainability challenges.

May 24, 2025 11:55

Students waiting to make their next step as CAO offer rounds approach

Attention now turns to next week's CAO first round offers which will be made on Wednesday.

Aug 24, 2024 08:29

Students' Union says blanket ban on phones isn't feasible

The Education Minister has confirmed she wants to look at a ban in post-primary for the entire school day, including lunch breaks.

Aug 23, 2024 14:06

Local students congratulated in Seanad for international Junk Kouture win

The message behind the outfit designed by the Elphin students was one of encouragement for women to become involved in STEM subjects.

Mar 6, 2024 14:21

Local Senator brands Bus Eireann School Transport regulation as 'Ageist'

Speaking to Let's Talk, Senator Carrigy says that the exclusion of experienced and medically fit drivers because of their age is 'ludicrous.'

Mar 6, 2024 08:36

Trinity College Dublin gives in to rent freeze on student accommodation

It follows a blockade of the Book of Kells exhibition in September organised by the students' union, in protest at a proposed 2 per cent increase to the current rent.

Oct 27, 2023 09:22