Cobh school secures planning for major new build 

Planning permission has been granted for the demolition of the existing single-storey school buildings and their replacement with a new 8,982 sq m post-primary school designed to cater for 600 students.
Plans for a major new school building for Carrignafoy Community College in Cobh have been given the green light by Cork County Council. Picture Dan Linehan

Plans for a major new school building for Carrignafoy Community College in Cobh have been given the green light by Cork County Council. Picture Dan Linehan

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 - 17:00
David Forsythe

Plans for a major new school building for Carrignafoy Community College in Cobh have been given the green light by Cork County Council.

Planning permission has been granted for the demolition of the existing single-storey school buildings and their replacement with a new 8,982 sq m post-primary school designed to cater for 600 students.

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