Calls for additional accommodation at Donegal school
The need of for additional accommodation at a school in Stranorlar is being assessed by the Department of Education. The application for increased space also includes provision for an Autism Spectrum Disorder Unit. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says he will maintain pressure on the Government to ensure there…
Meeting to take place with CEO of Ballisodare school trustees
A delegation from the Save St Mary’s College Working Group in Ballisodare, Co Sligo will meet with the CEO of CEIST later this month. CEIST is the trustee body for the school along with another 106 voluntary catholic secondary schools in Ireland. Last month parents and staff were informed by…
Principal of south Sligo school says no cause for concern following incident
The principal of a south Sligo secondary school says there is no cause for concern following an incident at the school last month. Principal of St Attracta’s Secondary school in Tubbercurry, David McEvoy, says an investigation as been carried out and the issue is now closed. Therese Madden Reports: In…
Ballyshannon Gardai investigate incident at second level school
Ballyshannon Gardai have confirmed they are liaising with school authorities at a second level school in Bundoran. It follows an incident reported to them on Wednesday, December 5th. Ocean Fm news understands the school is open and operating as normal today.
New classroom for St Teresa’s School Ballintogher
An additional classroom and ancillary works have been approved for St Teresa’s National School, Ballintogher, Co Sligo. The Department of Education has sanctioned a new 80 meter squared mainstream classroom, a wash room facility and a storage room. The school has over 80 pupils enrolled this year. Community Activist and…
Community in Glangevlin, Co Cavan, fighting to save its school
A community in Glangevlin, Co Cavan, is launcing a campaign to retain its local two-teacher school. Curravagh National School has 15 pupils — but four of these are leaving this year. That could lead to the loss of a teacher, which in turn could result in the eventual closure of…
Uncertainty over Tubbercurry school bus service example of ‘another blow to a rural area’
Parents in a south Sligo community say uncertainty over a school bus service in their area is yet another example of how rural Ireland is being treated. About 50 people gathered in Bunninadden Community Centre last night to air their concerns over the future of the Bus Eireann school service…