West Cork Kids Demand Irish School | Cork News

Hundreds of kids in West Cork are braving epic commutes—up to 260km round trip—to attend Irish-language schools, sparking a community push for a dedicated gaelcholáiste by 2029. With over 600 students already in Irish-medium primaries and 80% expressing interest in secondary education in Irish, local council members are rallying behind the cause, citing unfair travel burdens and underinvestment from the government. Clonakilty’s central location makes it the ideal spot, and with a motion set for full council approval, parents and officials alike are demanding action to keep Irish alive—and accessible—right where their kids live. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ef90ccafcc653ea2