Harkin tells Dail about plight of students, parents during Covid restrictions
A Sligo/Leitrim TD has outlined in graphic detail the struggles now being endured by many students and parents as they strive to deal with Covid-19 restrictions, costs and stresses. Difficulties include little or no on-campus tuition, no training placements, and accommodation companies insisting on payment despite accommodation not being used,…
Cosgrove supports idea for extended Christmas break
Primary and secondary school students in the counties of Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim could be set for an extended Christmas break. It’s being speculated this morning that the Education Minister’s being urged to consider extending school holidays this Christmas. The Labour Party says it’s needed due to the…
North West students struggling to recoup rent
It’s been claimed that many students from the Counties of Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim are struggling to recoup rents paid for student accommodation across the Country. The issue has been raised by the Sligo Leitrim TD, Martin Kenny. Speaking earlier to OceanFM News Deputy Kenny says many parents…
HSE happy with north west vaccine response
The HSE is advising that all first-year secondary school students in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal receive the HPV vaccine. It’s as HSE vaccination teams return to schools to offer the second dose of the vaccine and a vaccine dose to first-year students. The HSE says it is encouraged…
Ransboro National School have general election
The pupils and staff at Ransboro School in County Sligo will be holding a mock general election today. Ahead of country’s Saturday general election, a Sligo school will be holding their very own general election to give students a chance to understand what it means and what it is like…
Sligo councillor calls for increased late-night and early-morning Garda presence on The Mall
A Sligo councillor is calling for an increased late-night/early morning Garda presence in The Mall area of Sligo town, where there are licensed premises popular with students. Sinn Fein Councillor Chris MacManus says he is not trying to label students but he had been approached by people in The Mall…
Cathaoirleach of Sligo Council Tom Mac Sharry welcomes protests of climate change
Approximately 400 second and third level students in Sligo have marched in protest over lack of action on climate change today in Sligo. They are calling on the government to declare a “climate emergency”. Pupils from schools across the counties of Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim waked out of class to…