News - Department of Education
Longford Church of Ireland rector welcomes results of primary schools survey
Over 70 per cent of parents in Longford want primary schools to be religious.
Jun 25, 2026 13:53
Over 70pc of Longford parents want primary schools to be religious
The Shannonside region, overall, is an area which particularly wants religious primary education to continue.
Jun 24, 2026 12:59
Local primary school awaiting a decision on possible amalgamation
Over the weekend, it emerged that Drumboylan National School will close its doors after 76 years.
Jun 8, 2026 17:33
Special class on the way for local school
It's the fifth primary school in Longford to be sanctioned for a special class.
Jun 8, 2026 13:14
County Roscommon primary school to close
The Board of Management said earlier this year it must enrol another ten students in order to keep the doors open.
Jun 5, 2026 17:07
Carrigallen Vocational School could finally be set for much-needed extension
The Department of Education has given the green light for Mayo Sligo Leitrim Education and Training Board to buy a site beside Carrigallen Vocational School.
May 25, 2026 07:21
Majority of local parents want schools to maintain denominational ethos
That's according to a Department of Education survey of 200,000 households.
Apr 7, 2026 17:18
Local primary school numbers continue to fall
The Department of Education have published their latest figures
Feb 3, 2026 12:57
Ethos of Church of Ireland school in Longford won't change - reverend
A Department of Education survey is asking for opinions on a number of issues, including whether a school is under religious or multi-denominational patronage.
Dec 12, 2025 13:13
Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise says he'd welcome reduction in number of schools under catholic patronage
Bishop Paul Connell has written to all catholic primary schools in his diocese, in relation to the future ethos of these schools.
Nov 28, 2025 12:30
Parents protest outside Dept of Education over special education class shortage
They’re calling for the immediate introduction of appropriate school places, and increased accountability in the allocation of resources.
Mar 1, 2025 08:46
INTO calls for reduced class sizes and more therapeutic supports
The organisation is calling on the incoming Government to reduce this to 19 students in mainstream schools and to 15 students in Deis schools.
Dec 19, 2024 13:15
Famous Longford boys' school to amalgamate after 159 years
It has been officially announced boys' school St Mel's College and girls' school Scoil Mhuire are to merge.
Dec 3, 2024 07:21
Works on Ballaghaderreen school building to commence next year
Its pupil numbers have grown by a third over he past seven years, and children from 26 different countries are attending the school.
Sep 6, 2024 13:26Shannonside Newsletter
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