New timetables for Sligo schools from September
Secondary Schools in Sligo will see major changes to their timetables beginning next September. In line with changes to the Junior Cycle, all classes will be finishing early on Fridays and starting earlier each morning. Summerhill College, The Ursuline College, Sligo Grammer School and The Mercy College in Sligo Town will…
Donegal TD says government have badly handled DEIS programme
A Donegal TD wants to see a review of the DEIS programme undertaken and a new round of funding designated. Fianna Fail’s Pat ‘The Cope’ Gallagher says the government’s handling of the current programme is chaotic and shambolic. His comments come following reports that the Department of Education’s designation of…
North west teachers hope to be back in classroom after mid-term
ASTI member teachers in the north west hope to be back in the classroom for good following today’s industrial dispute action. 22 schools in the north west are closed today due to the ongoing ASTI dispute with the department of education over equal pay for new teachers. The ASTI has…