(Ireland) Offaly: Total new special classes is 12

Mar 2, 2026, New special classes due to be put in place at twelve Offaly schools | Offaly Independent

Offaly TD John Clendennen has said two further schools in the county have been approved for special classes in the 2026/2027 school year.

This brings the total number of new special classes announced for the county to twelve.

The latest schools to receive approval are Scoil Bhríde, in Croghan, and Clonlisk National School in Shinrone. . . .

Deputy Clendennen said the twelve new special classes in Offaly for the 2026/2027 school year represented "a significant expansion of supports for children and families" across the county. . . .