LATEST: Tipperary secondary school's massive extension confirmed

A Tipperary secondary school has had a massive extension confirmed, according to Tipperary South TD, Michael Murphy. 

Deputy Murphy said: "Great news for Cashel Community School with the announcement on Friday of the approval for an extension under the 'Additional Accommodation Scheme'.

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"This proposed new extension will provide the following accommodation at the school includes:

Six Mainstream Classrooms

Two SEN Classrooms (Special Educational Needs)

One Design/Computer Graphics Classroom

One Staffroom and Ancillary

"Well done to all involved in this 'Centre of Educational Excellence', that is Cashel Community School.

"Since elected at the national level, I been working closely with the school to get this approval over the line."