Rural school that was at risk now thriving and expanding

A SMALL rural national school in North Galway that was at risk of being amalgamated some years ago now has a third teacher for the first time in its history and is looking forward to a new extension.
Brownsgrove NS, between Tuam and Dunmore, saw its pupil numbers fall to worrying levels over a decade ago. However, support from the local community and a growth in young families in the area has resulted in the school thriving in recent years.