Education

National Learning Network Longford is set to host an open day

'Support can be life changing': Training centre announces open day

Cllr Skelly described in August how close to a dozen children were left without school transport, with no additional bus funding approved and concerns were raised

Extra seats for county Longford pupils who had no school bus places

2026 Rose of Tralee Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh with CLodagh Kelly Tipperary ETB and Anne McHugh Donegal ETB

Longford ETB explore relationship between Ireland’s education and EU

Not too late to avoid strike action, insists Lawless

Local Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy recently met Longford INTO representatives Deirdre Rooney and Herbert Farrell ahead of Budget 2027. Credit: Micheál Carrigy/Facebook

'Shame of Europe' INTO-Longford teacher vent frustration before strike

The University of Galway has said its research was conducted under 'the strictest animal welfare and ethical standards'

6,000 live animals used in research experiments at Irish university

Pictured are Tatiana Serbanescu (14), Ellie Lawlor (13) and Eve Dillon (14), second-year students from St Joseph's College Lucan with Harry Hatron-Byrne (13), Paul and Leon Moulin (14), second-year students from St Andrew's College, Dublin along with SAM the humanoid robot mark the launch of Maths Week Ireland 2026.

Longford students set to take part in Maths Week Ireland 2026

Local Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy recently met Longford INTO representatives Deirdre Rooney and Herbert Farrell ahead of Budget 2027

Oireachtas members meet Longford reps after supersized classes slammed

Sarah said she read to her eldest daughter Abbie all the time from when she was very young.

Teacher with MS urges Longford to pick up a book for the MS Readathon

Principal Byran Kennedy, Leo Flaherty, Nichola Smyth. Picture: Shelley Corcoran

'First Day at School': Longford children begin their education journey

There are still options if you did not get the CAO offer you wanted

Hundreds of Longford students will receive round one CAO offers today

Two and three year old children to be included in Back to School Allowance

Over €730K in Back-to-School support payments for Longford families

Deputy Carrigy said where schools have 'multiple classes with over 35 students, the challenge becomes even greater.

Teacher-student ratio in Longford school 'needs to be addressed'

Two and three year old children will be included in Back to School Allowance for the first time after the scheme was expanded.

Longford families to benefit from over 1,700 Back-to-School payments

Avril Hannifin and her daughter, Dionne Hannifin-Daly, from Women’s Collective Ireland Ronanstown, pictured with Prof Katriona O’Sullivan (middle) at the STEM Passport for Inclusion graduation at MU. Credit: Maynooth University.

Longford people can join unique career pathways experience programme

Longford Town Men’s Shed hosted a 10th anniversary celebration in Lyons Bar on Friday, June 19

PICTURES | Longford Town Men's Shed celebrates 10th anniversary

Midland Agri Consultants Ltd, based in Granard, launched a major new Farm Machinery Safety Programme for Young People, which will provide 480 free training places for young people aged 14–18 years from farming backgrounds across Longford and the wider Midlands region. The programme is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

PICTURES | Longford company launches Farm Machinery Safety Programme
Midland Agri Consultants based in Granard, County Longford currently works with more than 1,200 farmers throughout the region and employs a dedicated team supporting farm families through advisory, consultancy and training services
Alan Walsh

The Lanesboro Honda 50 Run in aid of Longford Scuba Divers took place on Sunday, June 7

Lanesboro Honda 50 Run in aid of Longford Scuba Divers a huge success

Just over 2% of the county’s pupils are served at the county’s one mainstream Gaelscoil .

Around 600 primary school kids in Longford cannot access a Gaelscoil

The bags will be available throughout the summer and all families are welcome to join the library if they are not already a member.

'Wonderful': Longford Libraries offer free book bags to support kids

Eight Longford schools were recognised at the recent An Taisce Green-Schools Awards Ceremony, held at the Radisson Hotel, Athlone.

Longford schools recognised for dedication to environmental education

Mercy Secondary School, Ballymahon with their Biodiversity Flag

Longford schools honoured with prestigious An Taisce Green Flags

Africa Day Longford on Friday, June 5 at Backstage Theatre was a celebration of ‘Many Nations, One Community’

PICTURES | Africa Day Longford celebrates Many Nations, One Community

Pat McCormack, Rathcline captain in 1976, with the Sean Connolly Cup

Rathcline GAA marks 50 years since historic Longford county triumph

Late Jimmy Cox, Ballymahon, Co Longford

Longford saddened by death of respected soldier and top class boxer

Longford Branch INTO held their biannual retirement function in the Rustic Inn, Abbeyshrule last Thursday, June 4

PICTURES | Retiring Longford teachers honoured for their dedication

Retirees and INTO officials: Peter O’Toole, Patricia Boyce, Carmel Browne, Ann Harte, Caitríona Connerton, Linda Hughes, Mary O’Rourke, Brid Glynn, Ann Farrelly, Marie Dolan, Meriel McCord, Seamus Hanna, Claire Murphy, Patricia Kilduff. Missing Marian Grimes & Helen Smyth

Longford teachers recognised for service and dedication to education

The funding will invest in digital infrastructure to support students who are most at risk of educational disadvantage through the 'digital divide'

Longford to get new special class as part of latest education funding
Longford TD Micheál Carrigy said the welcome news is a significant boost for St Sinneach’s Colehill
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Longford TD Micheál Carrigy has described the Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance as a really important once-off payment

Over 1500 Longford families will benefit from Back to School Allowance

One of the authors of Hidden Wonders, Shelley Corcoran, reads to Heidi and Sara

Longford libraries offer free book bags for children

The late and much loved Paula Cantwell Farrell

RIP: Longford village mourns respected campaigner

Retired staff members of St Mel's College, Longford Sheila Fallon, Eddie Collins, Ruth Murphy, and former Vice Principal Bill O’Meara were honoured at an ASTI function in the Longford Arms Hotel

Glowing tribute paid to retired Longford teachers for their dedication

Declan and Olivia Corrigan, Noeleen and Emily Vance Picture: Shelley Corcoran

'Magnificent milestone': Longford primary school celebrates 50-years

Legislation to be drafted for ‘landmark’ link between Queen’s and Dundalk IT

File Photo and (inset) Sinn Féin TD Sorca Clarke

‘Cruelty’ - Longford families ‘exhausted’ in search for special education school...

Enoch Burke seeks to appeal against judgment which found suspension lawful

Workers squeezed after ‘wrong call’ in Budget 2026, Sinn Fein says

Students Rachel Higgins and Danielle Kanyinsola Richard-Akinyemi at the ceremony in UL

Longford students honoured at All Ireland scholarships award ceremony

Pupils from Gaelscoil Longfoirt in 2023

'Great' news as Longford national school to gain new special class allocations

Three Longford schools are selected for DEIS Plus but call for more schools to b...

Oscars success shows Irish ‘confidence’ says Micheal Martin

The school's U16 Camogie team who have progressed to the Leinster Final

News from Longford schools: Mercy School Ballymahon extremely proud of their stu...

Ms Hildegarde Naughton TD pictured with local political representatives

Longford school has 'landmark occasion' with new Special Education Needs (SEN) p...

1,000 students went to Ballinamore to explore and celebrate STEM

Making 'a real difference' for Longford students at STEMtacular

Covid's college students seeking compensation for missing out on 'best days' of ...

Special needs assistants protest outside Leinster House demanding ‘job security’

‘We got this wrong,’ Tanaiste says of government handling of SNA review

Protesters will gather at the Market Square in Longford town

Longford protest: Supporting and protecting special needs assistants

Students from Moyne Community School who created 'The Twister'

Moyne-ney makers! Longford students selling inventive, original product

Kathleen Dowd (PPN Secretariat), Tara Farrell (PPN Rep), Siobhan Cronogue (PPN Coordinator) and Enda McManus (PPN Rep)

'A growing local interest': Longford organisations to have a seat at decision-ma...

Enrolments are open for both the after care and national school

'It's about building a community': Longford children to benefit from new after c...

‘Clear’ new disciplinary appeals panel needed for Enoch Burke, judge finds

St Mel’s College Hurlers

News from Longford schools: Inspiring and innovative visits in St Mel's College

The three qualifiers who are going to the Helix in Dublin

Catwalk fashion with Junk Kouture: Longford gets stylish with this year's entrie...

Níamh Columb and Sinéad Duffy are classically trained musicians

A string to Longford's bow! New course attracts New York's education scene

The TY Economics trip

News from Longford schools: Meán Scoil Mhuire's achievements and activities

Minister pauses review of SNA allocations after backlash

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