Longford to get new special class as part of latest education funding

Longford has received an additional special class in the latest tranche of education funding.

Longford TD Micheál Carrigy said the welcome news is a significant boost and it ensures St.Sinneach’s Colehill will become the fifth primary school in Longford to benefit.

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“Longford has received another Special Class in St Sinneach’s Colehill, in the latest tranche announced by the Department of Education and Youth”

“This is the fifth primary school in Longford to be sanctioned, previous schools including St.Dominic’s N.S., Kenagh, Scoil Mhuire NS, Gaelscoil Longfoirt, and the Sacred Heart Primary School Granard.”

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“Seeing this level of support for our young children is fantastic, supporting children from an early age is very important for their development.

“This announcement is greatly welcomed,” he added.