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Local students facing lottery for college places
'Some students will loose out on college place despite securing the points'
Sep 8, 2022 16:09Over 45,000 Ukrainians have arrived in Ireland since Russia's invasion
A number of refugees have to move again to allow college students to move back into their accommodation.
Aug 28, 2022 12:08Students set to be allowed to earn more without it affecting third-level grants
It's thought the threshold could be increased to €6,500.
May 30, 2022 15:05Cavan councillor welcomes approval of health and safety works to St Mogue's College
Councillor Sean Smith says it's great news that health and safety concerns will soon be addressed.
May 27, 2022 12:05Local third-level rep says regional towns need supports to tackle rising accommodation costs
A 2016 report found an additional €1 billion a year would be needed to fund higher education by 2030.
May 3, 2022 16:05The Principal of Ballyhaise College has welcomed €3 million funding announcement
The Principal of Ballyhaise College has welcomed the €3m in funding that the education centre has received from the Department of Agriculture.
Feb 26, 2022 11:02'Harder' Irish exam for students in Gaelscoileanna could hamper local progress
The idea of the L1 exam has been criticised locally.
Dec 15, 2021 15:12Monaghan student "just drained" from 280km daily round trip to college
The lack of any suitable or affordable accommodation means Jamie has to travel at least four hours driving daily to attend classes.
Oct 23, 2021 09:10Monaghan student says mixed format of Leaving Cert should be retained
Minister Norma Foley says plans for next year will be kept under review.
Sep 3, 2021 13:0940 million euro North-South Research Programme welcomed by local TD
TD Brendan Smith has called for greater connections to be struck between colleges and institutions in Cavan and Monaghan and their counterparts in the north.
Jul 11, 2021 08:07NorthernSound Newsletter
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