(Ireland) Leitrim: Special school adds classroom

Oct 6, 2026, Leitrim Live: Leitrim school receives permission for the construction of a new Special needs classroom

The national school will begin construction of the extensions that will include special needs facilities

St Clare’s National School in Manorhamilton have received approval for the construction of an extension that will include one special education needs classroom and three special education tuition rooms for the school.

The project is being delivered under the Department of Education’s Additional School Accommodation Scheme.

 “The approval to proceed to construction represents a significant milestone and brings the school another step closer to having the facilities it needs,” said Leitrim Councillor James Gilmartin, who welcomed the news.