KILDARE: Department of Education approves extension for local national school

The Department of Education has approved an extension to provide additional school accommodation for Ballyshannon National School near Kilcullen. 

The school, located in the Suncroft area, caters for 127 children aged from 4 to 12 years.

Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister Martin Heydon said the Department confirmed that extension and refurbishment works will provide a special education room and ancillary accommodation.

Mr Heydon said: “Ballyshannon is a great local school on the Athy Kilcullen road providing a warm and welcoming school community. 

"Well done to principal Lorraine McGovern and the Board of Management on seeking and being approved for this extension.

“I look forward to working with the school to progress this extension and refurbishment works to further expand the school”, concluded Minister Heydon.

Pupils at Ballyshannon NS take part in extra-curricular activities including; Junior Entrepreneur, Discovery Primary Science, Green Schools, Active Schools, Cumann na mBunscoil, Soccer, Rugby, Debating, Chess, Gaelic Football and Choir.