Plan to close Fivemiletown school is withdrawn

A plan to close a Catholic primary school in Fivemiletown, County Tyrone, has been withdrawn.

Through the Education Authority (EA), the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS) had formally proposed closing St Mary's from August 2023.

In November, campaigners obtained permission in court to challenge the plan.

Mairaid Kelly, chair of the school's board of governors, said parents and supporters were delighted at the news.

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