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Politicians pile pressure on Government to deliver class in Carrick-on-Suir for kids with autism

Political pressure is mounting on the National Council for Special Education to provide a primary school class for children with autism in Carrick-on-Suir with two TDs raising the issue in the Dáil in the past week and another asking the Education ...

24 Feb 2022 at 16:33

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Two-storey extension granted for Stranorlar College

Finn Valley College has been granted planning permission to construct a two-storey extension to the south-east side of the existing school at Drumboe, Stranorlar. This will contain a three classroom Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) unit with the ...

15 Aug 2022 at 13:33

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Thurles CBS to develop new state of the art ASD unit for its students

Thurles CBS has announced the development of their first Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) class which will be open to students at the start of the academic year this September. The addition of the new classroom is to provide education to as many ...

22 Mar 2023 at 17:33

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Tipperary mothers claim that discrimination against their children is 'soul-destroying'

A protest match has been organised for Clonmel’s town centre this Saturday to highlight what the organisers claim is the government’s failure to provide adequate services for children with disabilities and additional needs. The protest is ...

03 May 2024 at 22:33

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Parents' relief as Carrick-on-Suir kids with autism offered primary school places in county Waterford school unit

Three of the four children from Carrick-on-Suir seeking a place at a primary school Autism Spectrum Disorder class next September have been accepted at a new unit being established in a national school seven miles away in Portlaw in ...

09 Apr 2022 at 15:33

Local News

Colaiste Phobal are close to getting much needed ASD units

Significant strides are being made on securing ASD classrooms in Roscrea’s only secondary school, Coláiste Phobal, which does not have such facilities at present. ASD classrooms are provided at the majority of primary schools in ...

01 Mar 2022 at 22:33

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In Pictures: Say Yes To My Dress a huge sucess for Donegal charities

Say Yes To My Dress held at the Abbey Hotel in Say Yes To My Dress held at the Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town, was a fabulous evening dedicated to raising funds for local charities, Donegal Town Community Hospital, Hospice Care ...

05 Dec 2024 at 14:33

Local News

Colaiste Phobal are close to getting much needed ASD units

01 Mar 2022 at 22:33

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Sarah helps navigate the complexities of young minds

In the midst of the chaos that often accompanies this time of year, with the sun shining and bedtime routines becoming a struggle, upcoming exams creating additional demands, and the younger kids on the verge of ...

28 May 2023 at 14:33

South Donegal

'Big changes' as work starts at Coláiste Cholmcille in Ballyshannon

Coláiste Cholmcille in Ballyshannon have expressed their delight with work having got underway at the school this week. “Big changes happening at Coláiste Cholmcille,” they posted on Friday. “We are delighted ...

12 Apr 2024 at 17:33

Local News

Cassidy calls for Autism friendly parking in Longford

A motion for Autism friendly parking spaces has been put forward in the most recent meeting of Longford County Council. The motion was put forward by Councillor David Cassidy who said, “I call on Longford ...

20 Feb 2025 at 15:33

Schools

'Brick walls and closed doors' for Laois parents of special needs children, says councillor

Portlaoise parents of children with special needs are facing 'brick walls and closed doors,' according to independent councillor Tommy Mulligan. This is due to the news that there are 13 Portlaoise ...

16 Oct 2024 at 18:33

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