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Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students arrive into their new School for the first time. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
STUDENTS and staff from Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí gathered at the school in Moyderwell for the last time on Monday as they said goodbye to the building that had been home for the last 34 years.
They then walked from Moyderwell to Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Campas Nua in Cloonbeg to mark the move to the new building. They were joined by Kerry Education and Training Board Senior Management and Board Members.
The new campus marks the beginning of an exciting chapter in the history of Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí. In 1989 six Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí students took their Leaving Certificate. They were the first group of pupils to take their Leaving Certificate through Irish in Tralee for a long time.
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As the group gathered in the new school, Ruairí Ó Cinnéide, Principal of Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí, expressed his joy about the new campus, saying; “The school community and the wider Pobal Gaeilge in Tralee have been looking forward to seeing the completion of this fantastic school. We are delighted to be moving in today. We are sure this facility will create many additional opportunities for our students to achieve their potential in the classrooms, the cultural areas, and in the wonderful sports facilities.
Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Niamh Fitzgibbon , Eimear Ní Dhuilleáin and Emma Ní Loingsigh arrive into their new School for the first time. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
“We look forward to showing off our new home to students from all the primary schools in the area and that they will see that we can offer them excellent opportunities for their post-primary education.”
Ruairí Ó Cinnéide stated that he hoped the new campus would become a hub for Gaeilge in Tralee and play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the strong traditions and Cultúr Gaelach that already exist in Tralee town and the surrounding areas.
As the students and staff began their first day in the facility, there was a sense of excitement and anticipation in the air.
Ann O’Dwyer, Director of Schools, Youth, and Music at Kerry ETB, added, “I look forward to seeing the school and the provision of Irish medium education grow in the coming years. I wish the students and staff every success in this beautiful new facility.”
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The new building features state-of-the-art facilities, including modern classrooms, science, engineering, and computer labs, a fully-equipped sports hall and gymnasium, a library, and a cafeteria.
Chairperson Cllr Jim Finucane, spoke about the importance of this investment, saying, “Investing in education and training is investing in the future of our communities. The opening of this new campus is a milestone moment for Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí, Kerry ETB, and the wider community. It represents a significant investment in the education and future of our young people, and we are delighted to be able to provide them with such a fantastic learning environment.”
Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Evelyn Ní hEachthigheirn and Leah De Burca arrive into their new School for the first time. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
Kerry Education and Training Board CEO Colm McEvoy acknowledged the work and the commitment that went into the completion of this project; “I wish to thank the Department of Education for their great support with this project. The provision of the new school has steadily progressed over the last decade, greatly assisted by the collaborative work of Kerry ETB, Kerry Country Council and the Department of Education. The acquisition of the site for the new school building to Kerry ETB by Kerry County Council was central in advancing this project. We are delighted to see our students and staff commence a new chapter in the life of Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí today.” Scroll down for photos…
Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Fionan Coakley and Kai Kelliher arrive into their new School for the first time. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
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Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí students Abbi Lockett , Éabha Nic Sheoin and Isla Fitzmaurice arrive into their new School for the first time. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
The new Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí building. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
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All that controversy for the woke labelled gender neutral toilets.
Unisex toilets are the same thing but without the controversy!
The education system should not be political or played by the NGO’s funded by the likes of George Soros and their trans human / multicultural, globalist agenda, it should be a safe space for all, even conservative students.
I also noticed on the old school that the rainbow flow was porched so high that it was on the chimney, even above the national flag?
Now, that’s virtue signalling.