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A momentous occasion unfolded this Friday as Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí’s new campus in Cloon More, Tralee was officially opened by Minister for Education, Norma Foley. The event marked the culmination of years of planning and development and it marks a new chapter for Irish-medium education in Tralee.
The new building is equipped with modern facilities, including advanced science, engineering and computer labs, a spacious sports hall and gymnasium, an indoor and outdoor art room, textile room, spacious library and an outdoor area for students to enjoy.
Minister Foley expressed her pride and excitement in seeing the project come to fruition.
“Enormous credit is due to the leadership in the school, the absolute determination of the staff, their board of management and the great leadership of Kerry ETB and the wider community to deliver this magnificent new Gaelcholáiste,” she said.
Chairperson of Kerry Education and Training Board, Cllr Norma Moriarty, emphasised the significance of the development for the community.
“This is a milestone for education in Kerry. It represents our commitment to fostering the Irish language and providing students with an environment where they can thrive academically and culturally.
“We are proud to support this institution as it continues to grow and succeed,” she remarked.
The ceremony was attended by students, staff, local dignitaries and representatives from the wider community and Kerry ETB.
Principal Ruairí Ó Cinnéide, stated: “This new campus represents not just a physical move but a step forward in our mission to provide the best possible education through the medium of Irish”.
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