'Permanent' school for Gaelscoil Bhréifne confirmed
Agreement in Principle reached to acquire Tullacmongan site.
Approval has now been granted for a new permanent school for Gaelscoil Bhréifne in Cavan Town.
The local Gaelscoil, among the fastest growing in Ireland, last year received planning for a fully serviced four classroom two-storey extension to existing school building.
It will also involved the relocation of an existing temporary classroom accommodation, as well as alterations carried out to site layout and all ancillary site works.
Local planners gave the green-light with four conditions attached.
Now the Department of Education has confirmed that an 'Agreement in Principle' has been reached with the owner, Galetech Sustainable Living (GSL), for the 2.89-acre site and school building which was once home to nuns with the former St Clare’s Convent.
“I welcome the announcement today that approval has now been granted for a new permanent school for Gaelscoil Bhréifne,” stated Fianna Fáil's Brendan Smith who received notification confirming that “as part of the agreement”, GSL will oversee the construction of the new four-classroom extension for which planning has already been granted.
The acquisition remains subject to final contract agreements and a long-stop date for the completion of the school extension.
“This school has an increasing enrolment and I compliment the Principal, Niamh Ní Cheallaigh and her colleagues along with the Board of Management on their initiative in progressing this project,” stated Deputy Smith.
The move was also welcomed by fellow Fianna Fáil Cavan-Monaghan TD, Niamh Smyth.
"The news that agreement has been reached on a new 3-acre site or Gaelscoil Bhréifne is hugely welcome," she said.
"Planning permission has already been granted for a fully serviced two storey extension to the existing school, which will incorporate four classrooms.
"These works are hugely important for Gaelscoil Bhréifne and I will work with all stakeholders involved to help ensure its progression."