Over 2,000 Ukrainian pupils enrolled in North West schools
There are just over 2,000 Ukrainian pupils enrolled in schools across the North West in figures published by the Department of Education. As of May 31st, 395 were enrolled in Sligo, 234 of whom were enrolled in Primary education while 161 were attending Post-primary schools. The figure is slightly lower…
14% now have no religion – Calls made for more secular society
The latest census results indicate that 14% of Irish citizens now have no religion. It has led to calls from the Atheist Ireland organisation for the Government to move towards a more secular, pluralist country, which includes removing church control of State-funded schools
Local parents urged to make their views known on new sexuality education
The new sexual education programme for junior cycle students, which covers issues such as consent, sexual orientation, gender identity and the influence of pornography. The head of the Natural Women’s Council, Jana Lunden, insists she knows of no parents who were consulted in relation to it and believes parents are…
Every effort must be made to prevent youth crime- Donegal Deputy
A Donegal TD is warning that young people are being recruited into criminal activity right across the country and not just in large towns and cities. Thomas Pringle is calling for the root causes of crime must be addressed The Independent Deputy, has welcomed legislation to…
Leaving Cert students advised to check timetables
Leaving Certificate students are being advised to check their timetables ahead of tomorrow’s exams. They begin tomorrow morning with English Paper One and Home Economics for Leaving Certificate, and English and Religion for Junior Certificate. For this year’s sixth years its the first time they’ll sit state exams, as their…
Sligo Rovers and Finn Harps find out FAI Cup opponents
Sligo Rovers and Finn Harps have both been drawn away from home in the First Round of the Men’s FAI Cup. Rovers will face fellow Premier Division club Drogheda United at Weavers Park while Finn Harps will make the trip to Leinster Senior League side Kilbarrack United. Rovers tie is…
Donegal TD praises international cooperation between the Gardaí and other police in arrest of Liam Byrne.
Donegal TD and Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says the arrest of a leading Irish crime figure oversees is as a result of the close work of Gardaí with police in other countries when it comes to tackling criminals: Attempts are underway to extradite Liam Byrne, whose brother David was…