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Local GP says masks for primary pupils is preferable to closing schools

A Tipperary GP says the introduction of masks for children in 3rd class and above is preferable to having to close schools. The measure is...

Tipp principal welcomes roll out of antigen testing in schools

Antigen tests will be provided to parents of primary school children from today. Parents will be offered free tests if a child, who's in a...

Good news for North Tipp school

The Education Minister has signed off on initial project approval for a significant expansion of a north Tipperary secondary school. Norma Foley has approved the...

Tipp GP supports move for antigen testing in schools

A local GP is supporting calls for free, compulsory antigen testing to be rolled out in schools and colleges. Nenagh-based Dr Pat Harrold says any...

Teacher shortage a huge issue according to local INTO representative

Tipperary's INTO rep says a teacher shortage, spurred on by Covid-related absences, is the worst he's seen while tracking the issue since 2007. More and...

Local schools included in Hot Meals programme

Six DEIS Schools across Tipperary have been invited to join the Hot Meals School Programme. The schools being invited to participate are currently availing of...

Covid rates among Tipp primary school students among highest in the country

Figures from the Irish National Teachers Organisation show that 147 students at national schools in County Tipperary tested positive for the coronavirus earlier this...

Tipperary principal calls for resumption of contact tracing in schools

The Irish Primary Principals Network says the lack of contact tracing within schools is definitely contributing to soaring case numbers. A recent survey of around...

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