Discussions to start on amalgamation of primary schools in Tuam

A SITE for a purpose-built school for Tuam’s growing Educate Together National School may have to be sought if agreement isn’t reached in the near future regarding amalgamating other primary schools in the town.

A meeting between the Department of Education and the relevant schools and patrons is due to be held after the Easter school break.

The Department of Education believes that there are sufficient school buildings in Tuam and would prefer the Educate Together school to have a permanent home in one of the existing buildings.

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