I have 23 pupils, but closing my school would be wasteful . . . [Independent.ie]
- Published: 06 April 2011
A school like Querrin National School in Co Clare could cease to exist in its present form if Colm McCarthy's An Bord Snip report is implemented.
The two-teacher primary in a remote rural area has just 23 pupils, making it a likely candidate for amalgamation.
Its future may be under a cloud, but Principal Geraldine Keating is determined to convince education authorities that the survival of the school is crucial.
