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THIS week saw Clohanbeg National School announce that it will not reopen after the current school year ends. Clohanbeg NS first opened in 1879, and in a statement on Facebook this week it confirmed that its education will soon cease there permanently. “We are all extremely disappointed to announce that Clohanbeg NS is due to close in June. It has been a long struggle over the last few years to avoid this happening and keep the school open. “Unfortunately with a big exodus from sixth class this eyar our numbers are too low to continue as a viable school. We will be holding a ceremony to mark the clsoing of the school on Saturday, June 25. All are welcome. More details to follow.” School Principal Pat Comber said that the school will be amalgamated with Cree, and the ceremony marking the closure will be on the day after the school holidays begin. While the news was made public this week, …
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