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EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 2 MIN

Serious concern over future of south Donegal school

from Ocean FM News Reports

Serious concern has been raised over the future of a south Donegal school.There's currently just four pupils enrolled at Fintra National School with fears locally that if that number doesn't increase, it'll close its doors for good.De-population is said to be biggest factor with the Government also coming under fire over policies leading to the decline.A public meeting is taking place at the school next Monday at 7pm.Independent Cllr Jimmy Brogan says unfortunately, this is just one of many similar situations right across the region, and that more needs to be done to prevent any more closures from happening:

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Serious concern has been raised over the future of a south Donegal school.There's currently just four pupils enrolled at Fintra National School with fears locally that if that number doesn't increase, it'll close its doors for good.De-population is...

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