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Only 14pc of local primary teachers are men
Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon has 199 male primary school teachers and 1,205 female.
Jan 19, 2026 13:47
Over 950 unfilled primary teaching posts labelled an 'emergency'
The INTO yesterday said there was a need to make jobs more attractive for teachers to return home from abroad.
Aug 9, 2025 08:25
Education minister accused of 'rushed approach' to exam reforms
Sinn Fein TD Darren O'Rourke is making the claim after the ASTI voted to reject the changes.
Jun 8, 2025 08:29
More vacant teaching positions expected across the Shannonside region
Nationally there are over 800 teacher vacancies as we head towards the end of the first half of the school year.
Nov 14, 2023 13:27
Teachers could be urged to return home to ease staff shortages
The move, which would replicate a similar appeal to healthcare workers during Covid-19, has not been ruled out by the INTO.
Nov 6, 2023 16:32
81% of Principals have hired unqualified teachers in last year
There are at least 416 vacant teaching jobs in secondary schools across the country.
Aug 15, 2023 07:41
Department of Education under fire as over 1000 teachers needed to fill roles
It's being put down to the housing shortage and cost of living crisis.
Aug 14, 2023 09:51
Calls for more men to consider becoming school teachers
Men make up only 20 percent of primary level teachers in Ireland.
May 12, 2023 17:40
Roscommon principal welcomes revised primary school framework
He says the curriculum must look to the years ahead.
Mar 7, 2023 13:05
Increase in students coming to school hungry according to teacher survey
The new survey shows the majority of teachers regularly have pupils attend class hungry.
Feb 22, 2023 09:42
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
Local schools benefitting from teachers moving home from cities
Many teachers have decided to leave cities like Dublin due to the cost of living.
Aug 24, 2022 17:59
Local schools struggling to recruit teachers for this September
The National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals have been highlighting the issue.
Jul 18, 2022 07:15
Department of Education accused of failing local dyslexic students
Students with Dyslexia are not being allocated individual readers when it comes to the state exams says a local expert.
Jun 20, 2022 17:33Shannonside Newsletter
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