Community 'shocked' as Tipperary school closes due to Covid outbreak

Presentation primary school Carrick-on-Suir, which has more than 300 pupils, told parents on Monday morning it was suspending its classes with immediate effect

It is understood the school had informed a number of parents of 2nd class pupils over the weekend that their child had been deemed a close contact Picture: Larry Cummins

A school in Co Tipperary has closed its doors on Monday after an outbreak of Covid-19.

The Presentation primary school in Carrick-on-Suir, which has over 300 pupils, told parents on Monday morning it was suspending its classes with immediate effect.