Talks to begin on future of three Cork Catholic secondary schools 

One parents' association describes a potential amalgamation of the boys' and girls' schools as 'extremely worrying'

The trustees of North Monastery, above, and St Vincent’s, and North Presentation, are beginning a consultation process. Picture: Dan Linehan

The patrons of three Catholic second-level schools on the northside of Cork City are beginning talks on their futures. 

The trustees of North Monastery, St Vincent’s, and North Presentation are to begin a consultation process that will see them "explore together current and future Catholic educational provision in North Cork city".