Over 5,000 Ukrainian children have been enrolled in schools across the country.

Local student Shane says the stereotype of young people not caring about politics doesn't apply anymore.

The project will see over 150 residential units constructed in Athlone.

The plans will see a major increase in available student accommodation in Athlone.

Students with Dyslexia are not being allocated individual readers when it comes to the state exams says a local expert.

The Junior Cert also takes place for the first time in two years today- with 1908 teens sitting their first state exams in local schools.

Students are facing securing accommodation and transport before the results even come out