Ballylinan, Killenard and Portlaoise will see new special classes.
72 new places across 12 new special classes have been added for September in Laois
Ballylinan National School, Scoil Naomh Eoin Killenard, and both the Holy Family Junior and Senior School in Portlaoise are getting one allocation each
It brings the total number of announced classes for the 2026/27 school year in the county to 12 so far.
Laois Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming says any extra works will be supported:
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