Posts Tagged: Coláiste Bhaile Chláir

A planning application has been lodged with Galway County Council regarding the interim building for the proposed new Secondary School for Claregalway, Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, and a decision is due by February 19th. The planning section of Galway Co Council says anyone wishing to make submissions or observations regarding the project must contact them before January… Read more »

County Galway VEC has released a prospectus for Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, which is due to open this September. It outlines the current status of second level educational provision for Claregalway, the School’s philosophy, management structure, curriculum & extra-curricular activities, and its ethos in relation to special needs, sports, the Irish language, discipline, along with other information…. Read more »

The interim building for the new post-primary school in Claregalway has been selected at the Corporate Park in close proximity to the village. This was confirmed by the Department of  Education and Science to Co. Galway VEC yesterday (Tuesday) and the Department will be submitting an application for planning permission for the facility early next… Read more »

A few short years ago Count Galway VEC carried out an analysis for school accommodation needs in the area.  During the discussion on same, the Vice-Chairman of the VEC and Chairman of the VEC Adult Education Board, Councillor Jarlath McDonagh, suggested that Claregalway should be considered with its growing population for a new second level… Read more »

Co. Galway VEC has begun the enrolment process for prospective students of the new Claregalway Post Primary School for the school year 2013/2014. Application forms for student enrolment were last sent last Thursday directly to the 112 parents and guardians who supported Co. Galway VEC’s application for patronage of the new school and who indicated… Read more »

On Thursday next September 20th, enrolment forms will be issued for prospective students for Coláiste Bhaile Chláir—Claregalway College—the new post-primary school that will open in Claregalway in September 2013. Steady progress is being made regarding plans to open the new school according to the Chairman of County Galway VEC Pat Gilmore. “We want to progress… Read more »

A potential location for temporary buildings for the new community college in Claregalway has been suggested at the community grounds close to the local community centre. “Trustees with GAA club and the Community Centre have given their agreement to locate the temporary buildings there, if this is what is desired or required by the new… Read more »

The patron of the proposed new community college in Claregalway is expected to be announced by the Government soon, and it is hoped that the school will be open by September 2013. The campaign for building a community college in Claregalway has been gathering momentum for several years, and it is expected that the school… Read more »

Efforts to secure a site for a new Secondary School in Claregalway are being hampered by the tax implications faced by landowners who have suitable land. The issue was raised at a meeting of County Galway Vocational Education Committee this week, where members suggested that a windfall tax of 80%, applicable where land is rezoned,… Read more »

Parents in Claregalway recently received several welcome news updates regarding the establishment of the new second-level school in Claregalway in 2013. Parents’ Committee members Paddy Tobin and Michael Hannon have had contact and discussions in recent months with TDs, Councillors, Council Officials, and Education Officials. The following updates have been received. Patronage Co. Galway VEC… Read more »