A newly built primary school in Co Longford has officially opened.

St Mary's National School in Edgeworthstown is the largest primary school in the midlands.

Fine Gael Longford/Westmeath TD, James Bannon, said he is delighted that the new school has arrived.

Mr Bannon said: "As the local TD, I am immensely proud of the substantial educational investment we are making. It is creating real educational opportunities for this generation of children in our community, and the next.

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"I have strongly argued that as our economy improves we need to secure a dividend for education. Investment in education is good for our economy, good for society and most importantly good for our younger generations. We are finally seeing a real improvement in the Irish economy – growth is strong, consumer confidence is recovering and most importantly employment is growing. The official opening of a modern school likes St. Mary's shows that we are on the right track."

(CD/MH)