Students at a Limerick secondary school have put the old business maxim “the early bird catches the worm” to practical effect by turning up for class at Ardscoil Rís at 6.30am to network with local commerce.

A GROUP of students, set to be disciplined for leaving school to take part in the Irish Ferries protest last month, are considering legal action on the matter.

There is an escalating problem with secondary school admission, which has been highlighted in Limerick schools, writes Education Correspondent Niall Murray.