News - schools
Schools in the Shannonside region set to close on Friday
The National Emergency Co-ordination Group says schools and creches in counties affected by a Status Red wind warning will close for the duration of the alert.
Jan 22, 2025 16:56
Longford teacher expresses concern over potential AI use in schools
It comes as academic expert Professor Damian Murchan suggested in an article in the Irish Independent that Leaving Cert students should be examined on their use of AI.
Jan 21, 2025 16:21
Local schools set to re-open on Monday as cold spell comes to an end
Some were closed for up to four days after low temperature and ice warnings were in place.
Jan 10, 2025 13:04
Some local schools could be closed again tomorrow due to weather
The low temperature and ice alert starts at 7pm this evening and ends at 8am tomorrow morning.
Jan 9, 2025 12:52
Several Shannonside schools closed tomorrow due to cold snap
A status orange low temperature and ice warning is in place until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, for Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon.
Jan 7, 2025 20:42
Roscommon councillor calls for 'variable' speed limits outside schools
Fianna Fáil councillor Sean Moylan wants lower speeds enforced during drop off and collection times.
Jul 17, 2024 13:17
Local TD would welcome changes to phone rules in schools
Similar changes have been suggested in the UK and Minister for Education Norma Foley brought the issue up last year.
Feb 29, 2024 17:08
Close to 1,000 Ukrainian children enrolled in local schools
Leitrim had the highest amount of Ukrainian pupils enrolled with 420 in schools locally.
Feb 20, 2024 13:49
Longford named as one of Ireland's best towns to live in
Longford was found to be the cheapest place to live, with good access to schools, supermarkets and leisure facilities.
Jan 31, 2024 16:37
Over 172 million spent on new school facilities in the region since 2020
Projects include the provision of SEN units, energy retrofits and new classrooms.
Jan 22, 2024 11:30Shannonside Newsletter
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