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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 11:30
50 primary schools across the region to benefit from Hot School Meals Programme
The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys announced that 900 primary schools have been approved for the programme.
Dec 7, 2023 12:55
Cyber bullying affecting close to half of secondary school students in Ireland
93 percent of 8 to 12 year olds have access to a smart device with 31 percent saying that they are allowed to go online whenever they like.
Sep 5, 2023 09:17
Department of Education under fire as over 1000 teachers needed to fill roles
It's being put down to the housing shortage and cost of living crisis.
Aug 14, 2023 09:51
Covid-19 on track for Winter spike according to local Virologist
The HSE yesterday confirmed Eris - a more transmissable form of the Omicron strain, which has become established in the UK and US - has now been detected in Ireland.
Aug 10, 2023 13:41
Over 700 Ukrainian students now enrolled in local schools
Over 15,000 Ukrainian pupils are now attending schools nationally.
Jul 10, 2023 13:13
Four times more local students accessing hot meals programme since 2020
The Hot School Meals programme provides regular, nutritious food to children to support them during their school day.
Jul 5, 2023 13:49Shannonside Newsletter
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