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West Cork Kids Demand Irish School | Cork News
Six hundred West Cork kids finishing primary school face a daunting choice: travel 160km daily to study Irish—or lose their chance to continue in their native language. With no local Irish-medium secondary school, families are being forced to commute across towns, creating a real educational disadvantage. Surveys confirm strong demand, and with West Cork’s population set to grow by 20% by 2034, the need is urgent. Now, officials are pushing to build a new school in Clonakilty, formally requesting government funding and support to end this gap and give students the chance to learn Irish…
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