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Longford Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke TD announces Sinn Féin proposals to cut back-to-school costs

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Education, Sorca Clarke TD, has launched the party’s proposals to cut back-to-school costs and ensure families get a much-needed break. The proposals would cut the cost of uniforms, devices and books, while ensuring schools ...

30 Jul 2024 at 10:07

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Longford Westmeath TD says school smartphone guidance “a missed opportunity”

New guidelines approved by the Cabinet to encourage parents to not purchase smartphones for primary school children have been described as “a missed opportunity”. The plan, as announced by Minister for Education Norma Foley, will be largely based ...

08 Nov 2023 at 14:02

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Longford people view Early Years education as important as primary and secondary education

People in Longford view Early Years education as equally important to primary or secondary education and care. That’s according to survey results published this week by Early Childhood Ireland, the leading organisation in the early years sector. ...

25 Feb 2023 at 16:58

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School transport scheme ‘shambles’ must not repeat

The publishing of the School Transport Scheme review is a matter of priority that must be addressed by government a Longford Westemath TD has claimed. The review, which began in February 2021, sees the existing scheme operating on a temporary ...

07 Jul 2023 at 09:45

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EXCLUSIVE: Moyne CS Longford to buck national trend and re-open on Monday

The north Longford school's board of management have sanctioned the move after holding a number of meetings over the past number of days. It's understood that decision hinged on talks with non-ASTI members over their willingness to cover ...

04 Nov 2016 at 13:16

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Longford parents told free schoolbooks will reduce financial strain

The provision of free schoolbooks will alleviate economic burdens for parents of students in junior cycle, primary, and special education, according to Longford Fine Gael Senator Micheál Carrigy (pictured). Senator Carrigy noted that ...

18 Aug 2024 at 09:59

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Longford needs to hold onto its educated youth

Longford has a lot to offer from an education point of view and needs to do absolutely everything it can to ensure its young, educated people don't leave the county to find work elsewhere, according to Cllr Gerry Hagan. Also read: ...

26 Jan 2019 at 20:25

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Longford schools to benefit from SNA boost

In total, approximately 111 full time SNAs will be allocated to first, second level and special schools in Longford from September. The figure represents an increase of six compared to the same period last year. Local Fine Gael ...

13 Jul 2017 at 17:00

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Pioneering empathy programme to expand in County Longford

An award-winning national youth empathy charity hopes to expand its pioneering programmes in schools and youth groups in County Longford over the coming months. Narrative 4 uses innovative storytelling and story exchange ...

23 Sept 2024 at 20:02

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Longford-Westmeath TDs give backing to primary school grants announcement

Thirty nine Longford based schools will receive €5,500 each plus €18.50 per mainstream pupil and €74 per special needs pupil. The grant is worth €6,425 for a 50 pupil school and over €11,000 for a 300 pupil school. "I ...

17 Nov 2016 at 14:43

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Longford to benefit from €200k to support disadvantaged learners

Longford and Westmeath ETB has been allocated €200,000 in funding to support educationally disadvantaged learners in accessing and participating in community education. This funding issued under the Reach Fund to ...

20 May 2023 at 10:04

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Longford student lands top role

Tre Robert secured election to the full time role earlier this year and his success was significant and historic as he is the first Irish / African and Longford man to be elected to the NCI Students’ Union. Tre ...

27 Jul 2023 at 19:00

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