News - Childcare
Government to consider buying Boyle building for childcare facility, as purpose-built property becomes available
The government has agreed to buy eight buildings around the country for state-led childcare centres this year.
Jun 24, 2026 13:23
Locals invited to open evening of new Ballaghaderreen childcare facility
The facility is located in The Shambles, across the road from St Nathy's College.
Jun 6, 2026 08:16
Local childcare costs remain high
The figures come as part of a parliamentary question from Kildare North TD Aidan Farrelly to Minister for Children, Norma Foley.
Jun 5, 2026 17:11
New childcare facilities to bring jobs boost to Lanesboro and Roscommon
First Chapters will open two premises in Lanesboro and Roscommon town.
May 20, 2026 07:39
New childcare centre to open in Roscommon town
First Chapters, which is led by Una Hanley, is expected to open in September at the Oldwood estate after terms were agreed with Sherry Fitzgerald P Burke.
May 18, 2026 11:48
Childcare crisis impacting Leitrim
The local authority have been called to identify any building or sites which may be suitable for facility.
May 11, 2026 13:04
€1m childcare centre to open in Ballagh by June
It’s being built in an area called The Shambles, across the road from St Nathy’s College.
Feb 13, 2026 07:20
Dáil hears need for increase local childcare facilities
Earlier this year, a meeting in Boyle heard that 77 per cent of children aged under 4 are currently unable to access childcare services.
Nov 13, 2025 13:32
Sinn Féin TD says Government childcare plan is 'bizarre'
She says schools across the region have been waiting for funding for new buildings.
Oct 8, 2025 13:20
BUDGET 2026: VAT rate for apartment building cut to ease housing crisis
Paschal Donohoe will announce the details of next year's budget around 1pm.
Oct 7, 2025 11:25
Decision on proposed Leitrim childcare facility imminent
Fenagh Childcare Ltd are seeking planning permission for the new facility.
Sep 30, 2025 13:09
Leitrim councillors calling for commercial rates to be wiped out for private childcare providers
Fine Gael councillor Maeve Reynolds says they're facing rising costs - along with capped income.
Jul 8, 2025 11:42
Local TD raises childcare issues in Boyle raised with Taoiseach
Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane was one of a number of local politicians who attended a public meeting last week which discussed the lack of childcare in the town.
Jun 18, 2025 17:32
Local TD believes long term approach needed to tackle Boyle childcare issues
The Boyle Community Childcare Committee held a public meeting this morning to highlight the lack of childcare services in the town.
Jun 13, 2025 17:02Shannonside Newsletter
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