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A huge drop in primary school enrolments

Primary school enrolment has fallen by almost 6,500 over the past year, the largest decline in re...

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08.30 29 Jan 2026


A huge drop in primary school enrolments


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08.30 29 Jan 2026


Primary school enrolment has fallen by almost 6,500 over the past year, the largest decline in recent years. Remote rural schools are expected to feel this drop the quickest – but what does it mean for the future of rural Ireland? 

All to discuss with Edgar Morgenroth Professor of Economics at DCU.


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