The Department of Education are pleased to confirm the acquisition of approximately 22 acres at Shanlothe, Trim, Co. Meath for the provision of permanent accommodation for Scoil Mhuire Post Primary school. It is intended the 22 acre site will cater for additional educational facilities in the future, if required.
With regard to capacity levels in secondary schools in Trim, there are 2 post primary schools, Boyne Community School (co-educational) and Scoil Mhuire Secondary School (all Girls). Additional temporary accommodation has been approved for Boyne Community School for the 2021/22 school year which will provide further capacity in the school. In addition, a major building project to provide additional permanent accommodation is also being planned for Boyne Community School.
It is also the Department’s intention to provide a new school building for Scoil Mhuire Secondary School and this will provide capacity for 1,000 pupils.
With regard to the school referred to in the details supplied, the Department will continue to liaise with the school patron regarding the school’s long term accommodation needs.
