Agreement has been reached in principle on the acquisition of a new site at Newford, Athenry for Coláiste an Chlairín, Athenry and the conveyancing of the site is nearing completion.
GRETB and the school Principal have been invited to a meeting on November 21st at the Department of Education offices in Tullamore to review the design plans. It is expected that the application for planning permission will be lodged soon after this meeting. The School is a rapid build project and the construction is fast once the planning and procurement processes are complete.