News - Department of Education
Local Senator slams delays to new school building in Ballinasloe
The school received the go ahead to construct a larger school building with three additional classrooms in September of 2023.
Jul 11, 2024 16:57
Former Longford Hotel under consideration to house Ukrainian Refugees
The former Hotel has been derelict for a number of years with planning permission granted in 2022 for it's demolition.
Jan 24, 2024 16:08
Close to one million euro allocated to local ETBs
Projects approved across local ETBs cover health and safety issues, small-scale energy efficiency measures and new equipment.
Oct 2, 2023 14:15
Teacher-based assessment plans for Leaving Cert suspended over AI fears
A study into the impact of AI on the education system is to be carried out by the State Examinations Commission.
Sep 20, 2023 10:45
Leitrim school calls for urgent action to upgrade their campus
The school says 6 current classrooms are sub-standard and traffic congestion caused by children being dropped off is having a detrimental effect.
Sep 18, 2023 13:09
Over 670 Ukrainians attending school across Shannonside region
Leitrim remains the area with the most amount of students enrolled across the 3 counties.
Mar 7, 2023 13:14
Leitrim principal renews call for new school building
The petition has been launched this week.
Jan 30, 2023 14:06
Over 600 Ukrainian students attending local schools
In total there are 13,800 Ukrainian pupils now attending schools across the country.
Jan 3, 2023 08:40
Extent of bullying in Irish schools to be measured for the first time
The issue of bullying in school has caused anguish for victims for decades
Dec 1, 2022 09:41
Shannonside guidance counsellor believes Junior Cert delay won't have major effect
Betty McLoughlin is a Former National President of Institute of Guidance Counsellors and says that it's quite late in the year for students to change subjects if they're not happy with their results.
Oct 18, 2022 17:40
Junior Cert students may not receive their results until November
Normally the Junior Cert results would be issued in mid-September.
Oct 16, 2022 10:30
Athlone mother calls for urgent answers over local special education classes
According to the Athlone mother, she needs answers as a matter of urgency.
Oct 12, 2022 13:13
Roscommon principal cautiously welcomes funding supports for schools
Minister for Education, Norma Foley said earlier this week schools should contact the department if they have a problem paying energy bills.
Oct 10, 2022 13:53
Leitrim principal cautiously welcomes solar panel grants for schools
The new scheme will open for applications early next year.
Sep 23, 2022 17:23Shannonside Newsletter
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