Best in class as Cork pupils take to mask-wearing with ease

All pupils at Ballintemple National School on Crab Lane, Cork, complied with the new health measures

Fourth class pupils Scarlett Horgan, Kate O'Brien, Michael Barry and Leon Cummins wearing face mask coverings during lessons at Ballintemple NS, Crab Lane, Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins

Despite Tuesday night’s “shock” announcement to make mask-wearing compulsory for third class and above in primary schools, children streamed out happily from Ballintemple National School in Cork, seemingly oblivious to the last-minute rush to organise the day.

Fourth class pupils Diarmuid Rogers and Luke O'Riordan. Picture: Larry Cummins