Dún Dealgan National School open day this Saturday

Dún Dealgan National School in Jocelyn Street will host an open day this Saturday from 12 noon to 2pm.

This is an opportunity for parents to meet with teachers and see all that the school has to offer.

All are welcome to attend with further details available by calling 042 9335902 or by emailing dundealganns@gmail.com

The school recently announced its intention to expand with planning permission submitted to Dundalk Town Council for a two-storey extension that would include four classrooms.

A decision on the matter will be made by May 4^th.

Local residents to appeal decision to grant planning permission for new school at the Marist

An artist’s impression of what the new St Mary’s College school would look like

Residents in the vicinity of St Mary’s Road are set to lodge an appeal with An Bord Pleanala in the coming days following Dundalk Town Council’s decision to grant planning permission for a new school at St Mary’s College.

The go-ahead for the new two storey building was granted last week subject to 41 conditions.

However, residents remain concerned about a range of issues including the possibility of flooding, traffic congestion and the future use of the buildings that are currently used by the school.

The new school will include 50 classrooms, a PE and General Purpose Hall, canteen and sporting facilities and will be built on the grounds of the existing school.

However, residents have confirmed they will take the matter to An Bord Pleanala to appeal Dundalk Town Council’s decision to give the project the go ahead.

That will mean that no matter what the project will be delayed for some time while a decision on the appeal is made.

Extension to CBS Primary School given the go ahead

The CBS Primary School in Chapel Street

The CBS Primary School in Chapel Street were recently granted planning permission by Dundalk Town Council for the construction of a new two storey extension.

The development will consist of the demolition of 45 square metres of the existing single storey toilet block and the removal of four existing prefab classrooms. In their place a new two storey extension will be constructed, consisting of 12 classrooms, a junior general purpose room, a library, a staff room, three special education tuition rooms and all ancillary accommodation.

The total area of the extension will be 2,001 square metres and the job will involve minor internal works to the existing school, including a new level access ramp to the main entrance. Externally, there will be 38 car parking spaces created, as well as 70 bicycle spaces and two junior play areas.