News - School
Shannonside schools selected to offer new Leaving Cert subjects
57 post-primary schools nationally have been selected to introduce Leaving Certificate Drama, Film and Theatre Studies from the start of the 2025/26 school year.
Sep 18, 2024 07:52
New safety measures in place at a local primary school
The campaign was supported by parents and locals who were concerned about the speed limit around the school zone, which was 100km/hr.
Sep 17, 2024 13:40
1,700 local students to get Leaving Cert results this morning
Parents, guardians and family members are been urged to support those receiving their results today.
Aug 23, 2024 08:18
Feighan confident new Carrick school building will be fast tracked
Scoil Mhuire will open next week for 498 students, double what they taught 10 years ago.
Aug 22, 2024 08:25
Local development plan identifies site for much needed Carrick primary school
According to the draft local area plan, it could be located on lands zoned for social and community uses at and beside St Mary's Boys School in Summerhill.
Aug 15, 2024 17:27
Longford School hits major fundraising milestone using innovative method
The campaign has now passed the €40,000 mark with a final target of €100,000 for the new playing surface.
Jul 24, 2024 08:57
Local Councillor says extensions are needed at schools in Carrigallen
He says Carrigallen vocational and national schools are badly in need of extra space.
May 1, 2024 17:09
Major changes on the cards for school transport schemes
Many parents have struggled to try get their child a place on the bus to and from school.
Feb 27, 2024 08:46
Plans lodged for Roscommon school upgrade works
County planners will decide on the issue in March.
Jan 29, 2024 11:50
Local woman appointed president of national teachers union
The local teacher has represented Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Kildare and Meath on the INTO Central Executive Committee.
Jan 3, 2024 13:50
Planning granted for new democratic school in a Longford village
The plans would see three classrooms and ancillary facilities developed on the site, with works also including essential repairs, internal alterations, replacement of the existing septic tank.
Nov 17, 2023 11:14
Local senator calls for increased staffing in a Roscommon school
At an Oireachtas meeting, Senator Eugene Murphy outlined the staffing crisis at Keadue National School.
Oct 21, 2023 09:11
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
Ballinasloe school set for major upgrade
It will bring the number of classrooms to 16, with school management stating the the development will help them to meet the increasing demand for student places.
Sep 22, 2023 13:18Shannonside Newsletter
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