Norma Foley confirms DEIS status awarded to Merlin College

Galway Bay fm newsroom - Education Minister Norma Foley has confirmed that DEIS Status has been awarded to Merlin College in Doughiska.

DEIS is a national initiative that aims to lessen educational disadvantages and promote social inclusion.

It provides qualifying schools with access to increased funding and a wide range of support services for both staff and pupils.

Local councillor Alan Cheevers says it's something the school's been trying to achieve since it opened.

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