Drogheda student achieves Distinctions in all nine Junior Cycle subjects.
St Oliver’s Community College student Ruairí Heeney has achieved Distinctions in all nine Junior Cycle subjects, placing him among the country’s highest-achieving students.
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Almost 74,000 students receive Junior Cycle results today.
Junior Cycle students across Drogheda, Louth and Meath are receiving their results today, alongside 73,879 candidates nationally.
Meath preschool named Ireland’s Best Preschool in Nature Hero Awards.
Giggles Outdoor Preschool in Co. Meath has been named Best Preschool in the 2026 Glenveagh Nature Hero Awards for its work supporting nature and biodiversity.
Louth students encouraged to enter Stripe Young Scientist 2027.
Louth students are being encouraged to enter the Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2027 before the application deadline on Friday, 25th September.
Drogheda’s alternative education pathways showcased during ministerial visit.
Minister James Lawless visited Drogheda Youthreach and the Donore FET Campus, meeting students and apprentices and hearing about alternative routes into education and careers
Work begins on long-awaited new St Ita’s and St Mary’s school in Drogheda
Construction has begun on the long-awaited new joint campus for St Ita’s and St Mary’s Special Schools on the Cement Road in Drogheda.
DkIT welcomes almost 1,500 new students for 2026/27 academic year.
DkIT has welcomed almost 1,500 first-year students for 2026/27, with CAO applications up more than 20% and strong demand across science, computing and built environment courses.
Meath schools encouraged to take part in Dream Space Showcase 2026/27
Rural schools and youth clubs in Meath are being encouraged to join Dream Space Showcase 2026/27, a free year-long national STEM programme.
Ged Nash demands answers over Drogheda schools missing out on DEIS Plus
Ged Nash is demanding answers from the Department of Education after no Drogheda schools were included in DEIS Plus while seven schools in Dundalk were selected.
Practical Tips and Financial Support for Students Starting College this September.
Students heading to college this September can take a few simple steps to prepare, from setting a monthly budget to checking grants, discounts and other financial supports.
