Colaiste an Chreagain future bolstered as Department allocates more teachers

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The future of Colaiste an Chreagain in Mountbellew has this afternoon been bolstered by an additional teaching allocation from the Department of Education.
Earlier this month, it was confirmed that first year students are to be accepted into the school in September following an agreement reached by the GRETB, the Board of Management and concerned parents.
It follows a hard fought local campaign after an announcement by management that the school was to move towards becoming a further education and training hub.
Following negotiations, the GRETB has agreed to provide one additional teacher to the school’s team of 8.4 teachers.
Today, the Department of Education has confirmed that it will provide a further allocation of 1.5 additional teaching posts.
Communications Minister and Galway Roscommon TD Denis Naughten says it’s great news for students and their families.
Photograph: Colaiste an Chreagain on Facebook.