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Uncertainty this summer as school places are in short supply

Schools across the country will be wrapping up their final classes and exams ahead of the summer ...

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16.34 20 May 2025


Uncertainty this summer as school places are in short supply


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16.34 20 May 2025


Schools across the country will be wrapping up their final classes and exams ahead of the summer break, but some 6th class students will be finishing up in the coming weeks not knowing what secondary school they will be attending in September…

This is particularly a problem in areas which have seen high population growth in recent years.

Rachel Harper, Principal of Saint Patrick's National School Greystones joins Kieran to discuss.


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