Construction is set to begin on a long-awaited new building for Carrabane National School before the end of the year.
A contractor has been appointed for the project in Kilconieron, which is seek as a major milestone in its delivery.
A campaign for the new school has been ongoing for two decades, and full approval was given two years ago
The build will include eight new classrooms and a sensory room and will replace the previous modular units
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Galway East Fine Gael TD Pete Roche says that the building could be in use by this time next year
