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Monday, 27 January 2020 15:35

The findings are part of a DCU study of over 2,000 children.

A Offaly principal says PE lessons are directed towards improving the basic fundamental skills of children.

It's in response to a DCU study of over 2,000 primary school students which found that one in four can't run properly.

It also concluded that skills - such as jumping, catching and kicking stop progressing when children reach the age of 10.

President of Irish Primary Principal's Network and Principal of Killeigh National School Damien White says skills aren't picked up naturally anymore:

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Calls For Safer Traffic Measures Outside Offaly Primary School

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Maura Higgins To Host ‘Blind Date’ Reboot For Disney+

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Plans for Community Hub In Offaly Town Make Progress

The Cloghan Community Development Association has received land from St. Rynagh’s GAA for the hub.
Offaly Primary School Ask For Increase In SNA Allocation Hours

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The country music legend died following a brief battle with cancer.

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