Former Leitrim Vice Principal says shortage of exam correctors is down to inadequate pay
A former Leitrim based vice Principal and secondary school teacher says the fact that those correcting State Examinations papers are not being paid enough is leading to confusion over when leaving cert examination results will be available in 2023. The Leaving Cert will get underway in six weeks’ time,…
North West Today Friday Panel February 17th 2023
The Friday panel on North West Today consisted of journalist Brian McHugh formerly of the Sligo Weekender and Sean Wynne who has contested elections in the local region and is also a former Vice Principal and teacher at Drumshanbo Vocational School.
Former election candidate claims creation of safe zones impacts the rights of the public to demonstrate
A north west anti-abortion campaigner says the creating of Safe Access Zones in an attempt to cut out inappropriate protests towards abortion patients and accompanying staff is removing the right of people to demonstrate. Sean Wynne is the secretary of the Leitrim branch of the Irish catholic association and…
Former teacher warns of challenges facing Ukrainian students in Ireland
A former secondary school Vice-Principal is warning that there are many logistical challenges facing Ukrainian students that are now attending Irish schools. Since the start of the Russian invasion in the Ukraine many students from there now find themselves in Irish primary and post primary schools. Sean Wynne…
Running a traditional style Leaving cert in 2022 is unfair on students
A former Leitrim Teacher and Vice- Principal is strongly criticising the decision taken by the Minister for Education to return to the traditional format of the Leaving cert in 2022. Minister for Education Norma Foley is recommending a return to the written exam format, although there will be greater…
Former teacher is shocked by the decision to open schools
A former local teacher and vice principal has expressed his surprise with the decision to reopen schools. Schools are reopening across the North West today following the Christmas break. It comes amid concern about the impact high Covid infection rates will have on staffing levels and student attendance.…
Gardaí instruct Leitrim prayer meeting to cease
The Leitrim Branch Irish Catholic Association says it had to end a prayer meeting on Sunday after gardai arrived. The prayer meeting was taking place in the Allen Centre Drumshanbo Co Leitrim. A branch spokesman says they were reported by member of the public to on Garda Síochána and a…