The Department of Education’s approval of the provision of a preschool at Clooney National School has been welcomed by Independent Clare TD Michael McNamara.

The Department of Education can confirm that  6,797 Ukrainian pupils have been enrolled in schools across Ireland.

Met Éireann has issued Status Orange wind warning for Co Clare for Friday as well as a Status Yellow rain and snow alert and Status Red marine weather weather for coastal areas.

Following a Government decision today, Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has announced extensive changes to the state examinations for 2022.

Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has has announced funding of €1.6 million for the approval of 19 projects across Clare under the Department’s 2022 Summer Works Scheme. 

Sinn Féin TD for Co. Clare, Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne has called on the Minister for Education to urgently tackle large class sizes, as figures released to the party show there are over 2,500 classes across the country with over 30 kids. 

Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today announced that Leaving Certificate results for 2021 are expected to issue directly to candidates through the Candidate Self Service Portal on Friday 3 September.

Early childhood practitioners in Co. Clare and beyond who are currently active in the field of Early Childhood Education – as well as those considering a career in the sector – are being addressed by Hibernia College with the launch of a Bachelor of Education (Honours) Early Childhood Education programme for which applications are open until May 12th next.

The Minister for Education has said her department would review the possibility of issuing school transport refunds to parents.