Mayo school says thanks as site for new building is secured

HOLY Trinity National School in Westport is celebrating after receiving confirmation from the Department of Education yesterday that they will be the sole school located on their new site on Altamount Street in the town.

School principal Orla Brickenden has thanked everyone who has supported them over the past 12 years of campaigning for a new school.

She said: “We would like to thank everyone for the part they have played in securing our school. We are grateful to all the public representatives, the local councillors, TDs and all of the people who have worked so hard to make this happen. Also, the minister, Norma Foley, and her team for seeing that this is the only fair option for our children.”

The 200-year-old Holy Trinity NS is full to capacity and desperate to expand.

The lively, vibrant Church of Ireland school in the heart of Westport town welcomes pupils of all faiths and none.

Its current enrolment is 62 pupils and it continues to thrive despite its facilities and building.