News - School
Senator says more schools in danger of closing in Roscommon
It's after two national schools in Co Roscommon, in Drumboylan and Slatta, announced their closures.
Jun 14, 2026 15:07
Local councillor says children can't walk to school in Tarmonbarry over safety concerns
The Ballytoohey Road stretches from the national school in Whitehall to Tarmonbarry village.
May 24, 2026 09:14
Calls for new post-primary school for Edgeworthstown
Fine Gael Cllr Paul Ross is calling for support from Longford County Council at next weeks council meeting.
Feb 5, 2026 13:17
Local primary school numbers continue to fall
The Department of Education have published their latest figures
Feb 3, 2026 12:57
Extra exam time pilot launched for students with dyslexia and dyscalculia
In 2009, experts suggested to the State Examinations Commission that longer exam times would help these students perform to their potential and not be unfairly punished.
Nov 9, 2025 15:18
Roscommon school 'at capacity' just five years after moving into new building
Coláiste Chiaráin is based in Summerhill on the outskirts of Athlone.
Sep 17, 2025 14:06
Breakthrough in school secretaries and caretakers' row as strike called off
The Forsa union says the action has been cancelled.
Sep 5, 2025 22:01
Local school secretaries and caretakers striking again today
Kieran Christie, general secretary of the ASTI, says it can't be understated how important both roles are to school communities.
Sep 5, 2025 08:24
Delivery of new Carrick school building moves closer today
The national school is overcrowded after a sharp rise in pupil numbers and is based in two separate locations.
Apr 7, 2025 07:44
New €8m school building could be opened in Ballaghaderreen within 2 years
The Board of Management of St Attracta's National School applied for planning permission for the long-awaited project this week.
Mar 5, 2025 13:28
Planning lodged for long awaited upgrade of popular Roscommon school
The new extension will include mainstream classrooms, accommodation, a multi-purpose room, and a special needs educational facility.
Mar 4, 2025 13:44
Several Shannonside schools likely to be closed on Monday, due to power issues
Many have no power now and they'll have to stay closed on Monday if it's not restored.
Jan 25, 2025 13:45
Dozens of local schools will be closed again tomorrow due to bad weather
A new status orange low temperature and ice warning is in place until 11 o'clock tomorrow morning, for Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon.
Jan 8, 2025 18:52
Co. Leitrim NS forced to close earlier this week due to power outages
The school was closed on Wednesday due to no electricity and it lost power again yesterday for a period of the day.
Dec 20, 2024 08:16Shannonside Newsletter
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