THE turning of the sod this morning on the new school at Scoil Iosagain in Buncrana has been heralded as a momentous occasion by Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue.
“This new school has been in the pipeline for many years,” Minister McConalogue said.
“I am delighted that construction is now underway.
“It’s great news for the staff and pupils of the school, for the parents’ association, the board of management and for the school principal, Sinéad McLaughlin.”
“So many people have played a part in getting the new building to this stage.
“It’s an exciting development for the town of Buncrana which will benefit generations of pupils when it’s completed,” he added.
Scoil Íosagáin was given permission to proceed to construction with its new school building by the Department of Education last month.
“Making sure a new school was delivered for Scoil Íosagáin has been a priority for me since I was elected. I’d like to acknowledge the help and support of my cabinet colleague, Norma Foley and her team at the Department of Education with this project,” he added,
The new school building will involve the demolition of the existing Sacred Heart and St Columba’s School buildings, the relocation and removal of temporary buildings, and the construction of a new two-storey 25 classroom primary school incorporating eight classrooms for special needs.
The new building of 6,335 square metres will be constructed in two phases. The third phase will involve the construction of three hardball courts, car parking and associated siteworks.
The sod was officially turned this morning by His Lordship and Patron of the school, Bishop Donal McKeown.
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