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Wednesday, 16th October, 2024. Vol. 17, Issue 42 • 9A, Crowe Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth Tel: 042 932 0888 | Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com
School board remain silent on GAA ban By Paul Byrne
UP to seventy Dundalk Grammar School students walked out of classes on Friday afternoon to hold a protest outside the front gates against what they call a ban on Gaelic Football in the school. This is the second protest this year from students in the school over the same issue with a number of students also demanding a U-Turn from the Board of Governors in the school last May. The students claim that they have the full support of over 400 students in the school as well as 90% of teachers, the Parents and Teachers Association and parents in their quest to get Gaelic Football back on the school’s sport curriculum. Gaelic Football had previously been played in the school but has not been an option for students for a number of years.
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Speaking at the protest, Louth GAA Chairman Sean McClean voiced his full support for students stating that Louth GAA were willing to back them every step of the way. “It’s a pity we have to be here today to have a protest like this. Louth GAA completely support what you are doing here today and the protest you are making. “If there’s anything we can do to help or any roadblocks that need moving we are more than willing to back you, whether that be in terms of equipment, gear or scheduling games. Whatever you need we’ll be there for you. We will work with you to make this happen as there is absolutely no reason that your school should be excluded from our schools programme. We fully appreciate your backing for GAA games,” stated Sean. A number of Dundalk Grammar School students left class on Friday afternoon to Continued on Page 2 stage a protest over what they claim to be a ban on Gaelic Football in the school.
Students voice anger over apparent ban on Gaelic Football in Dundalk Grammar School
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