Hundreds to protest over funding delays for school

DISHEARTENED children have inspired parents and teachers to have a street demonstration over delays in funding for a new school.

Several hundred people will protest in Clonmel next week over the failure of the Government to fund a new school building. Gaelscoil Chluain Meala has been based in rented accommodation for 13 years and a campaign has been continuing, in recent months, to secure funding.

However, with no Government commitment forthcoming, campaigners have decided to march next Monday to highlight the plight of the Gaelscoil and its 200 pupils.