An Offaly teacher is reminding students and parents of the value of learning Irish.
An Offaly teacher is reminding students and parents of the value of learning Irish, as new criteria for granting exemptions to the subject are due to be introduced.
The Education Minister says the overhaul of the current system will make it “fair and more supportive”.
But principal of Durrow National School, Frank Kelly, fears people will be rushing to be excused from classes.
He feels Irish is part of the heart and soul of our country, but learning the language also has practical benefits:
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