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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
Local woman appointed president of national teachers union
The local teacher has represented Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Kildare and Meath on the INTO Central Executive Committee.
Jan 3, 2024 13:50
Local senator calls for increased staffing in a Roscommon school
At an Oireachtas meeting, Senator Eugene Murphy outlined the staffing crisis at Keadue National School.
Oct 21, 2023 09:11
Retired local teacher defends career breaks for teachers
Eamon is a retired teacher based in the region and he says teachers come back from career breaks refreshed and enthusiastic.
Dec 9, 2022 13:20
Need for reduced class sizes in the Shannonside region says local Union rep
Evidence has shown children learn better in smaller groups, particularly students with additional needs.
Aug 29, 2022 18:06
Leitrim teacher says she's retiring early to avoid burnout
Mairin O' Keefe says a lot of her fellow teachers are taking early retirement
Aug 23, 2022 18:27
Leitrim teacher says over 50% of schools cant fill staff vacancies
Teachers unions are holding their annual conferences this week with the issue of pay and retention of workers in the sector high on the agenda
Apr 20, 2022 17:13
Tullamore in shock following murder of young teacher
The incident took place yesterday afternoon.
Jan 13, 2022 07:39
Tributes paid to late Sr Bernard Lynch following Athlone incident
Tributes are being paid to the woman who died in a crash in Athlone town yesterday afternoon. She has been named locally as Sr Bernard
Oct 6, 2020 09:44Shannonside Newsletter
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