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Longford school principal describes "utter fear" as man held screwdriver to her neck
A Longford national school principal has told a court how she was frozen with fear after a masked raider held a screwdriver to her throat
Feb 26, 2021 16:22
Some third class students to return to school next week
Some third-class students will return to classrooms next Monday under the government's plan for re-opening. Mixed primary school classes will fully attend
Feb 24, 2021 13:09
Longford primary school gets green light to develop extension to school
A Longford National School has received the go-ahead to construct a fully serviced extension to the existing school. St. Patrick's National School in
Jan 28, 2021 10:57
A Leitrim childcare provider is appealing for additional funding from the HSE
A Leitrim childcare provider, who help children with additional needs, is appealing to the HSE to provide it with additional funding. Drumshanbo's Childhood Dreams
Jan 23, 2021 13:41
LISTEN: Longford student says some teens '"shocked' by decision to re-open schools for Leaving Certs
A group representing around 250 secondary school Principals is calling on the government to reconsider sending Leaving cert students back to school next week. The
Jan 7, 2021 17:11
Parents being forced to consider leaving work over lack of school transport
Parents whose children are being denied school bus tickets, are being forced to consider giving up their jobs. That's the claim from one Longford
Dec 2, 2020 13:26Colaiste Chiaran in Roscommon will have access to more sports facilities from next week onwards
Students at Colaiste Chiaran in south county Roscommon will have access to more sports facilities from next week. The large campus already has two outdoor
Nov 21, 2020 13:21
North Longford school hopes to develop amphitheatre
Moyne Community School in Co Longford is seeking permission to build an outdoor amphitheatre. The school is hoping to develop an additional outdoor space with
Nov 19, 2020 08:47
Longford Councillor feels Bus Eireann not fit to provide school transport
Bus Eireann isn't fit for purpose when it comes to providing school transport. That's according to Longford County Councillor Padraig Brady who says
Oct 20, 2020 17:36
Students return to Longford's Mean Scoil Mhuire as unions call for clarity on further restrictions
Almost 600 pupils return to Mean Scoil Mhuire in Longford town this morning after the school had to close over a week ago due to
Oct 19, 2020 08:54
Schools' previous history will not be used in deciding Leaving Cert grades
A school's prior performance has been dropped as a factor in deciding Leaving Cert grades for students. According to the Irish Independent, Education Minister
Sep 1, 2020 08:36
Acting CMO says there is no 'zero risk option' for re-opening schools
The Acting Chief Medical Officer says there's no "zero risk option" when reopening schools during Covid-19. But in an open letter, Dr Ronan
Aug 31, 2020 07:52
Education Minister says use of garden shed by Athlone school 'not best practice'
The Education Minister says the use of a garden shed for an isolation room is not best practice. Norma Foley says there is engagement between
Aug 27, 2020 17:53
Athlone school principal wants education officials to visit school and examine cramped conditions
The principal of Clonbonny National School is appealing to Department officials to visit her school and see the space they have to educate over 100
Aug 26, 2020 12:41Shannonside Newsletter
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