Education

Roscommon pharmacists graduate at Irish Pharmacy Union

Education

Picture Credit: Fennell Photography Five Roscommon pharmacists recently graduated with an Edexcel Pharmacy Services Diploma (QCF) at a ceremony held in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin. Pictured above are (L-R) Claire Sinead Kelly of Brogans Pharmacy Boyle, Patricia Geever of McSharrys Pharmacy Castlerea, Martina Scanlon of Ryans Pharmacy Boyle, Elaine Carney of Chemco Pharmacy Roscommon …

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Roscommon Further Education Centre hosts events as part of Adult Learner Festival

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Roscommon Further Education Centre are hosting two events this Thursday to celebrate the National Adult Learner Festival. “Come Scratch With Me” is an introduction to coding using Scratch, while “Become Smartphone Savvy” aims to help adults download apps, receive and send emails, surf internet, share video and photos from their smartphones. Both events are scheduled …

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Roscommon GRETB Tutor

Ever considered becoming a tutor? GRETB wants to hear from you

Education, Things to do

The Galway – Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) is a further education and training organisation covering counties Galway and Roscommon. At present they are recruiting a panel of volunteer tutors to help with adult literacy, numeracy and communications. Adult education and literacy tuition is very different to learning in School. It primarily centres on …

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Maura Hopkins urges Schools not included in latest Deis Programme to act

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Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has urged Roscommon and Galway schools which were not included in the latest DEIS-designated school support programme to contact the Department of Education. Senator Maura Hopkins has stated that she has “received numerous calls last week in relation to several schools not having being included in this new DEIS school …

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Frank Feighan welcomes funding approval for new facilities at local primary schools

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Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed funding approval from the Department of Education for new facilities at Glenamaddy and Tibohine primary schools. Commenting on the news Senator Frank Feighan said “Funding has been approved for a new ASD Unit at St Joseph’s National School in Glenamaddy. The facilities will include a classroom, en-suite toilet/shower area and …

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Roscommon Schools

3 Roscommon Schools to receive additional supports under DEIS Plan

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Three Roscommon schools have been included in the Government’s DEIS (Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools) Plan 2017 to tackle educational disadvantage. Strabaggan NS and St Lasair’s NS, which are both located in Arigna and Cloonbonnif NS, Castlerea will now receive additional supports which the next School year commences in September. The DEIS Plan 2017 …

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Sow and Grow

Schools can now apply for free GIY and innocent drinks Sow and Grow packs

Education, Things to do

GIY and innocent drinks team up to launch the sixth annual Sow and Grow initiative, a project that will enable 45,000 primary school children across the country to learn how to grow their own food this spring. Picture Credit: Mark Stedman Primary schools across Ireland can now apply for a free Sow and Grow pack …

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Places available on two free Courses at Roscommon Further Education Centre

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Places are available on two free Courses at the Roscommon Further Education Centre, Lisnamult. “Skills for Work” is a national programme aimed at providing training opportunities to help employees deal with the basic skills demands of the workplace. Classes takes place at the Roscommon Further Education Centre on Thursdays from 7-9pm with the total duration …

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Minister Naughten confirms funding for new apprenticeships

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Local Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that €20m in additional funding is to be made available for apprenticeships and traineeships. “This funding will ensure that 13 new apprenticeship schemes are delivered by the end of this year with another 120 apprenticeships and traineeship schemes to come on stream by 2020,” stated Minister Naughten. The Government’s …

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