A major extension to Ardrahan National School has been given the green light to go to tender.
The project comes under the Department of Educations Additional School Accommodation Scheme.
Once tendering is complete, the school can progress the works directly, under a devolved delivery mechanism.
Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Albert Dolan, says its a very important investment.
Meanwhile, Deputy Dolan says a new ASD class has also been approved for Coolarne National School in Turloughmore.