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Amazing compositions by Laois students performed at National Concert Hall
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (505+ words) Pictured: St Fergal's College students at the National Concert Hall 07 Feb 2026 8:33 PM A Laois school is one of only ten schools nationwide to have taken part in a prestigious composing programme. 'Composers in the Classroom' is a youth composition programme…...
In pictures: Illies National School hosts Ceilí night
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (108+ words) 07 Feb 2026 8:33 PM Illies National School in Buncrana hosted a Ceil" night." Please use the arrows to view the gallery Buncrana , Inishowen , Donegal , Schools The man is on trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court Miya Connolly Loonam is currently receiving care in…...
'We are ready to go' - what we know about Kilkenny's new third level college
20+ hour, 30+ min ago (399+ words) 06 Feb 2026 8:33 PM Local Fianna F'il TD, Peter 'Chap' Cleere believes further progress needs to be made as a 'matter of urgency' to develop a further education and training (FET) third level facility in Kilkenny. At present, the Kilkenny project is…...
New in-school therapy service brings vital support to Tipperary children and parents
21+ hour, 29+ min ago (436+ words) 06 Feb 2026 7:33 PM Fianna F'il TD for North Tipperary and Spokesperson on Education and Youth, Deputy Ryan O'Meara, has welcomed the announcement of the first phase of the new Education Therapy Service (ETS), describing it as a "game-changer" for children with…...
Minister welcomes new Education Therapy Service for Kildare special schools
22+ hour, 29+ min ago (291+ words) 06 Feb 2026 6:33 PM Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Martin Heydon has said that five schools in Kildare are to benefit from a new Education Therapy Service (ETS)." Minister Heydon was speaking today (Friday) after…...
Two Louth Special Schools included in new Education Therapy Services
1+ day, 30+ min ago (530+ words) Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton announced details of the first phased roll-out of the new Education Therapy Services 06 Feb 2026 9:33 PM News that two Special Schools in'Louth have been included in the roll-out of the new Education Therapy Services…...
Campaigner calls on Offaly schools not to enter Texaco Children’s Art Competition
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (353+ words) Tom Roche launches his campaign outside Rhode NS 06 Feb 2026 8:33 PM A LOCAL campaigner has called on primary and secondary schools across County Offaly to refuse participation in the Texaco Children's Art Competition, citing serious human rights concerns linked to Texaco's…...
Donegal Town nursing student preparing for mission to help children in Tanzania
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (348+ words) Jessica Oboh and Molly McGroary 06 Feb 2026 6:33 PM A Donegal Town paediatric nursing student is travelling to Tanzania later this year to work in the country's largest referral hospital. Molly McGroary from Drimarone along with Jessica Oboh from Kilkenny, both second…...
'Government shirking responsibility of special school' Laois TD slams
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (416+ words) 03 Feb 2026 1:33 PM A Laois TD has welcomed the resumption of construction on a Laois special school, while criticising the Department of Education's lack of intervention. Laois Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley has said while he welcome the progress on Saplings…...
Minister reveals impact to education budget from defending legal challenges
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (479+ words) 02 Feb 2026 5:25 PM The cost of defending legal challenges is making a "major dent" in the Department of Education's budget, the Assembly has heard. Education Minister Paul Givan outlined tens of thousands of pounds spent on recent cases during questions for…...