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Irish govt issues advice to schools on supporting Ukrainian child refugees

The Department of Education is issuing advice to schools across Ireland on how to support the wellbeing of Ukrainian school children who have fled the Russian war. A booklet of guidelines for primary schools was released online today (Friday March ...

25 Mar 2022 at 11:02

National News

Unmasked students should not be excluded from primary schools -latest Dept advice

In a relaxation of rules on mandatory mask-wearing for primary school children from 3rd class up, the Department of Education has said it is not the intention to exclude children, with schools urged to take a pragmatic approach. The Department of ...

06 Dec 2021 at 11:36

School/Education

Major milestone as plans for three Kilkenny schools in Design and Build programme

A major milestone in the construction of three major school building projects in Kilkenny was reached today, with the news from Fine Gael TD Deputy John Paul Phelan that new build replacements at Kilkenny CBS, Presentation Secondary School, ...

03 Dec 2021 at 13:20

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Kilkenny’s schools need urgent help

Here's what made the news in the September 24 edition of the Kilkenny People in 1971 - 50 years ago this week An urgent call for serious and immediate consideration of Kilkenny’s post primary educational needs - particularly in view of the ...

24 Sept 2021 at 18:00

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Plenty of pupils, but no classrooms in Kilkenny

Here's what made the front page of the Kilkenny People 50 years ago this week - July 30, 1971 With the new school term fast approaching, serious overcrowding problems loom for several vocational schools in Co Kilkenny. Accommodation ...

30 Jul 2021 at 18:00

National News

Number of Ukrainian students enrolled in Irish schools surpasses 15,000

The number of Ukrainian students enrolled in Irish schools has now edged over the 15,000 mark, latest figures show. The Department of Education has confirmed that as of 31 March, 15,282 Ukrainian pupils have been enrolled in ...

05 Apr 2023 at 13:03

School/Education

Kilkenny students urged to complete CAO applications this week!

Leaving Certificate students in Kilkenny are being encouraged to get their CAO applications in this weekend to avail of the reduced application fee. Applicants to the CAO can avail of the reduced fee of €30 until Saturday, ...

18 Jan 2024 at 12:03

School/Education

Kilkenny student scores top exam marks

Kilkenny student Michael Doyle has received the Feargal Quinn Award for achieving one of the highest LCA results in the country. The local man has attended the School of the Holy Spirit on the Callan Road for the past ...

29 Jan 2024 at 12:30

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Minister Norma Foley to visit Kilkenny later this week

Minister for Education, Norma Foley, is scheduled to visit three schools in Kilkenny this Thursday. Minister Foley will meet with school officials at the new CBS Secondary School site as well as at Presentation ...

27 Feb 2024 at 13:06

School/Education

Kilkenny students 'think big' as they develop new app

Creative thinking students from Kilkenny are a step closer to bringing their award winning ideas to life as 'The Big Idea' hosted a new accelerator for its problem solving students in Ireland. The Big Idea is ...

06 Nov 2023 at 13:11

School/Education

A Kilkenny school wants your Lego!

As part of its Creative Cluster Project, Scoil Aireagail is looking for donations of unwanted Lego. Donations of Lego for the project can be left in to St Beacon's NS.

08 Nov 2023 at 12:15

School/Education

NEW: CBS Kilkenny release statement on new school complex

Staff and students at CBS Kilkenny are looking forward to building on the school's 'strong traditions' as works officially began on the school's new Dunningstown Road site on Monday. Minister for Education, ...

26 Oct 2023 at 12:55

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