Joy for parents as children find school

TWO children with a language disorder are at school for the first time, thanks to the generosity of a local school principal.

Shannon O’Dwyer, six, and her four year-old brother Paul have been accepted at Freshford National School, even though the Department of Education has refused to sanction a classroom assistant for either child.

Their mother, Caroline, is on call throughout the day should either child need help. She gave up her job as an information officer with a local company two years ago to fight for the education they need.