Mags GarganSt Kieran’s College, Ossory’s diocesan college, has offered the Department of Education and Skills a site for the relocation of two schools for Kilkenny City.
Fr Dermot Ryan, President of St Kieran’s College said the offer “continues the tradition of the commitment of the Diocese of Ossory and St Kieran’s College to excellence in education in Kilkenny City and surrounding area. It facilitates choice and real opportunity for students and parents.”
Bishop Seamus Freeman said that while the Catholic Church is “very much committed to Catholic education”, “we must continue to recognise the importance for all involved, teachers, parents, students, by encouraging and supporting other educational models”.
“I am grateful for the collaboration of all involved over the past number of years in enabling this project to reach its fullest potential.”