Half of South Kerry schools may lose teacher

In the face of serious concerns about the future of primary schools in south Kerry — where half the schools are set to lose a teacher — a public meeting on the issue has been attended by around 500 people in Caherciveen.

Due to national changes to the pupil-teacher ratios, up to six teaching posts could be lost in the region by next year, according to the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation.

Of the 12 schools in the area, there are three, two-teacher schools and the INTO warned there will soon be 10 two-teacher schools.