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The October midterm is just around the corner

5 family breaks that won't break the bank including European trip #AFF

Children run in a wet playground

School absence increased since pandemic – research finds

Four comfy shoes for your little one heading back to school (aff)

Taoiseach Micheal Martin with the 2025 winner in the disability category Samantha Mulligan (left), at a photocall for a mental health awareness initiative spearheaded by Mental Health Matters which calls on people across Ireland to express what mental health means to them through art, at Government Buildings in Dublin

Taoiseach encourages people to take part in mental wellbeing poster competition

Hildegarde Naughton

Schools will lose no more than one SNA a year from 2027 – minister

Euan Stewart at the Grainne O'Neill Legal Essay Competition Final

Moville student wins merit at Law Society national essay contest

AIB Chief Marketing Officer Elaine Purcell with Teegan McCue, Jessica McNally, Dermot Connolly, Margaret Greene, Alton Deeney and Lee Laird of St Bernadette's. Photo: INPHO/Nick Elliott

Revealed: Donegal school's inclusive café helps scoop national prize

'Teachers are being kicked and spat at' - INTO calls for immediate assault schem...

Sinn Féin TD Padriag Mac Lochlainn and Councillor Jack Murray who praised the parents and teachers that sent letters about the SNA allocations

‘Fair play to parents and teachers’ as government pauses review of SNA allocatio...

More than 200 schools closed in Northern Ireland after weekend of snow

‘Like a hug I didn’t know I needed’ – Mother praises MS Ireland services

Students are 'undermining and eroding their learning' by using AI to do their ho...

Families encouraged to take 'CyberBreak' following stark school children survey findings

Families encouraged to take 'CyberBreak' following stark school children survey ...

Parents asked to have their say on school matters with survey coming soon

Should schools be religion free? Parents asked for their say on school matters

Warning on mobile phone scam

‘It could happen to any of us’ - Irish children worried about ‘dangerous’ AI dee...

A new special needs classroom has been approved for Colaiste Iosagáin, Portarlington.

‘Historic moment’ as foreign languages are to be added to Irish primary school c...

Anne Horan, INTO President

Pressure as 47% of Donegal primary school children learn in overcrowded classes
In an opinion-editorial from Anne Horan, INTO President, explains that schools across Ireland continue to face challenges, from rising operational costs to large class sizes and limited support for pupils with additional needs
Anne Horan

More and more children taken out of school Pic WOKANDAPIX on Pixabay

Irish primary school class sizes reach lowest level this century and here's why....

Scoil Mhuire Glenties National School were among those who gave their support to the school secretaries and caretakers last week

'Finally, some good news' - Fórsa secures agreement at WRC to resolve dispute

ALERT: Parents could be hit with €320 fine on school run over major mistake

ALERT: Parents could be hit with €320 fine on school run over major mistake

Woodland National School Letterkenny

Woodland NS Parents Association calling on bakers and parents for annual fun run

Will schools close because of Storm Ashley? Latest update as winds hit 145km/h

60,000 kids out of school as parents are warned of little-known 'syndrome'

Will schools close because of Storm Ashley? Latest update as winds hit 145km/h

LATEST: Thousands of Irish primary schools to close early next month

‘We’re out for the long haul’: School secretaries and caretakers take to the pi...

National Slow Down Day continues until 7am on Tueasday

ALERT: Motorists warned of major garda clampdown as schools reopen following sum...

School secretaries and caretakers stage strike action

School secretaries and caretakers begin indefinite strike

Minority of young bullying victims tell an adult, research suggests Staff reporter

Members of FORSA preparing for industrial action PICTURE: website @forsa.ie

Will schools stay open? All you need to know about the secretary and caretakers'...

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

Accepting a CAO offer? These are the top five highest paying Irish professions

Offaly school 'utterly heartbroken' after death of 'sweet natured young girl'

Offaly school 'utterly heartbroken' after death of 'sweet natured young girl'

1 in 3 parents getting into significant debt over back-to-school costs

'Horrifying' - Irish boy fears mother's new partner will hit him during school holidays

'Horrifying' - Irish boy fears mother's new partner will hit him during school h...

Childline reports over 100 calls for sexual and physical abuse since start of sc...

Number of children awaiting place in special class not confirmed to committee

Smartphone bans have little to no impact on education or bullying – study

The novel idea is the brainchild of local Cllr Gary Doherty and St Vincent de Paul Branch president, Noeleen Killen

Schools urged to scrap exclusive uniform suppliers amid soaring back-to-school c...

'A culture of hostility and intimidation' - Irish teacher unravels dangerous epidemic among boys

'A culture of hostility and intimidation' - Irish teacher unravels dangerous epi...

The annual payment helps with the cost of school clothing and footwear.

More than 5,000 Donegal families to receive Back-to-School Allowance next month

The report also shows an unfortunate increase in child homelessness throughout Ireland

'Deeply concerning': Sharp rise in number of children living in consistent pover...

'Devastating' - Anger as children attending Irish schools are deported to Nigeria

'Devastating' - Anger as children attending Irish schools are deported to Nigeri...

Government pressed as survey shows teachers want schools to be more secular

Also increasing by 15% are the income thresholds for full-time student contribution

Irish students warned of key changes to SUSI grants including income limits

The objective of the programme is to provide regular, nutritious food to children

Ten more Donegal schools approved for hot meals programme

Pictured: Staff and student representatives of Youthreach in Gortahork, who received a Quality Mark from Belong To

Mulroy College and Youthreach Gortahork receive Belong To LGBTQ+ Quality Mark

Government ‘doing all it can’ to ensure every child will have a school place

Almost every primary school in Ireland hire 'unqualified' teachers amid investigation

Almost every primary school in Ireland hire 'unqualified' teachers amid investig...

‘I’m not lazy, I’m autistic’: Young woman says she ‘thrived’ in special school

‘No ongoing risk to public’ as gardai probe threatening email sent to schools

Given the online availability of this product, it may have been sold to customers in the Republic of Ireland.

ALERT: Online retailer Wish recalls product amid 'chemical, choking and damage t...

Guidelines on restraining children at school ‘fall short of what is needed’

Thousands without water and power amid bitter weather in Ireland

Department estimates 1.7 million euro recurring cost for phone pouches

Extra two million euro needed for phone pouches every year, says Sinn Fein

Update to be announced on probe into clerical sex abuse – Taoiseach

Martin and Farrell clash over public spending

Taoiseach accuses Sinn Fein of ‘hypocrisy’ over opposition to phone pouch scheme

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