ST Mary’s National School in Stranorlar has been given the go ahead to seek a contractor for a new three storey, 24 classroom building.
The announcement is the second boost for education in Donegal today, following on from this morning’s announcement that Scoil Cholmchille will begin a trawl for a contractor to build eight new classrooms and other facilities.
Speaking after arriving in St Mary’s where he met staff, pupils, parents, board of management and principal Eoghan Roarty and past principal Fintan Keating, Minister McHugh said, “I was in Glenswilly NS just two weeks ago and I’m just out of Scoil Cholmchille and now I have the great privilege of marking another step forward for St Mary’s Stranorlar.
The school received confirmation from Minister McHugh that it is moving to tender to source the building firm to carry out the major redevelopment of the school.
“What all this means is that next year the diggers will be on site, the builders will be making progress on getting a three storey 24 classroom school for the town and its people.
“We are talking about a school building of the best standard and from an environmental point of view it will have a near zero energy rating.
“Huge credit has to go to principal Eoghan Roarty and retired principal Fintan Keating for their great focus, determination and patience over the last while. I also want to thank all the staff and everyone on the board of management and the local school community for sticking with us on this.”
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