A Clare Primary School has become the first institution of its kind in the country to become fully powered by solar energy. Ennis CBS has managed to shave over €10,000 off its electricity bills, since installing a solar system back in 2022. In 2019, the Christian Brother’s School, which is located in the heart of […]
On Thursday’s Morning Focus Alan Morrissey was joined by Joe Wicks. Known as The Body Coach, he is the British fitness coach, TV presenter and author who entertained thousands of schoolchildren with fun workout during the Covid lockdown. Joe is bringing his Schools Tour to Ireland this week to get more kids moving and […]
Childcare Providers in Clare claim the survival of the profession is at stake unless urgent action is taken to overhaul sectoral supports. It comes as figures released this week by the Department of Education show that 42 creches have closed their doors in just the first six months of the year. Members of The Federation […]
An Ennis assistant principal claims inflationary pressure is putting a strain on parents as the beginning of the school year looms. It comes as a new survey has found that one in four parents have had to take out a loan to meet back to school costs. With the summer drawing to a close and […]
On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan was joined by Colm Davoren who is Assistant Principal of CBS Primary School in Ennis along with Trish Lehane who is a mother of two living in Cratloe. The duo reacted to letters recently sent to Education Minister Norma Foley from school children and their parents about the possibility of […]