Population growth spurs major school projects

NOT one, not two, but three new school buildings are being planned for Claregalway. This will result in many millions of euro being invested in what is still referred to as a village but which has a wide catchment area in terms of education.

A purpose-built two-storey school for Claregalway's Educate Together NS, a two-storey extension to Colaiste Bhaile Chlair secondary school and a new six classroom block for Claregalway NS are all with Galway County Council's planners.
The developments are an indicator of the population growth in the area over recent years and the demand for school places at both primary and secondary level.

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