We are a group of parents in Portlaoise campaigning for the establishment of a Gaelcholáiste in Portlaoise. We all have children attending Gaelscoil Phortlaoise and we are passionate about them continuing to learn through their national language. (Official language act 2003, Ráiteas 2006). Given the demographics and the desire of parents to have their children educated as Gaeilge, a Gaelcholáiste is now a necessity more than a want for the Midlands. By establishing a Gaelcholáiste in Portlaoise, the diversity of education provision is enhanced.
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November 24, 2015
The fatigue is setting in after these long weeks of advocacy but seeing this level of momentum reminds me why we started this fight in the first place. We are finally gaining the traction needed to ensure our children can continue their education through Irish. The road ahead remains difficult yet this support proves we are not fighting alone.
Reached 100 supporters
November 24, 2015
15 Comments
portlaoise needs an irish seconday school to continue the amazing work the primary ard doing
My 12 year old daughter has to travel from Portlaoise to Naas for the nearest Gealchlàiste. We need one in Portlaoise or at least Laois.
it would be great to see this happen, for irish culture and language for future generations, our language is part of what defines us as a country
Vital secondary school needed as a follow on to the growing Gaelscoil in Portlaoise.
There is a huge increase in the amount of children attending a Gaelscoil in the Midlands so the need for a Gaelcholáiste has now become a necessity more than a want
100% suppor
would love the option of this school for my childern
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We are a group of parents in Portlaoise campaigning for the establishment of a Gaelcholáiste in Portlaoise. We all have children attending Gaelscoil Phortlaoise and we are passionate about them continuing to learn through their national language. (Official language act 2003, Ráiteas 2006). Given the demographics and the desire of parents to have their children educated as Gaeilge, a Gaelcholáiste is now a necessity more than a want for the Midlands. By establishing a Gaelcholáiste in Portlaoise, the diversity of education provision is enhanced.
Updates
November 24, 2015
The fatigue is setting in after these long weeks of advocacy but seeing this level of momentum reminds me why we started this fight in the first place. We are finally gaining the traction needed to ensure our children can continue their education through Irish. The road ahead remains difficult yet this support proves we are not fighting alone.
Reached 100 supporters
November 24, 2015
15 Comments
Please make this happen as the children atten Gaelscoil Phortlaoise need somewhere local to continue on their education in Gaelic.
portlaoise needs an irish seconday school to continue the amazing work the primary ard doing
My 12 year old daughter has to travel from Portlaoise to Naas for the nearest Gealchlàiste. We need one in Portlaoise or at least Laois.
it would be great to see this happen, for irish culture and language for future generations, our language is part of what defines us as a country
Vital secondary school needed as a follow on to the growing Gaelscoil in Portlaoise.
There is a huge increase in the amount of children attending a Gaelscoil in the Midlands so the need for a Gaelcholáiste has now become a necessity more than a want
100% suppor
would love the option of this school for my childern
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Please make this happen as the children atten Gaelscoil Phortlaoise need somewhere local to continue on their education in Gaelic.