Proposals for a long awaited new secondary school in East Clare have been given the green light.
Saint Joseph’s in Tulla , which has 462 pupils, is one of three schools set to benefit under Department of Education’s Building Works Programme for 2011.
St Finnachta’s National School is also been given the green light for a major extension and refurbishment works while Ennis National School will now proceed to tender.
Principal of Saint Joseph’s Secondary School in Tulla Margaret O’Brien says they are overjoyed by the news as the new facility is long overdue
While Dick O Connell, Principal of Saint Finnachta’s who is welcoming the announcement for the Sixmilebridge school is very cautious about the project moving forward
And Principal of Ennis national School Ray McInerney says that once constructed, the new school there will be of great benefit to students there
The developments are all part of the Building Works Programme for 2011 and come after years of campaigning across the county.
Clare Fianna Fail Td and Election candidate Timmy Dooley’s been involved in the lobbying for the new facilities and welcomes the government announcments
