Funding to start major refurbishment of St. Matthews school gets the go-ahead [shannonside.ie]
- Published: 21 September 2010
Work will soon start on a major refurbishment of St. Matthews National School in Ballymahon.
The Minister for Education has approved funding for the project which is believed to be worth over 1 million Euro.
Principal of the School Herbert Farrell says they are delighted with the announcement.
The present St. Colmcille's School on the Main Street will be completely refurbished and extended and will provide 4 new classrooms, a general purpose hall, a library, a multi-purpose room, general office, staff room and stores.
However, there is scope for a further building work over the next few years within this funding as the school is growing at such a fast rate.
Mr. Farrell says the school has grown from 72 students in 2002 to 240 students at present with 18 teachers and they are in great need of extra space.
Fr. Padraig McGowan, who is on the school's board of managment says it's great news after a number of disappointments over the past few years.
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