There's a new extension just opened at the Scoil Náisiunta Leitir Mealláin, Conamara, Co.na Gaillimhe.

The Minister for Training and Skills, Ciarán Cannon who officially opened it said that over €750,000 was provided by the Department of Education and Skills to extend and refurbish the school.

The new state of the art buildings now consists of four new classrooms, a general purpose/hall area, two learning support rooms, an office, a staffroom and ancillary accommodation.

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Scoil Náisiúnta Leitir Mealláin has 60 pupils and is a Gaeltacht school with all teaching carried out through the medium of Irish.

Speaking at the opening, Minister Cannon said: "This wonderful building project came about through the dedication and hard work of the local community supported by Government.

"I commend the school's principal, Bríd Ní Liatháin, teachers, parents, pupils and everyone who worked so hard to bring it to completion.

"The new facilities will enable the teachers to continue their excellent service to the education and learning needs of the pupils here in the school.

"I'm also impressed to learn the school has been awarded three Green Flags, including the latest flag for water conservation.

"Involvement in such important initiatives fosters a strong sense of citizenship and leadership among pupils and staff and spreads far outside the school into the wider community," said Minister Cannon.

(BMcC/GK)