A local national school is moving from Catholic patronage to multi-denominational.
Cornamaddy national school in Athlone will transfer to the Longford Westmeath ETB to a become a multi-denominational community national school.
The decision was made after consultation with the school community and school authorities.
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The reconfiguration process began last year with the transfer set to be completed in Quarter 1 of this year.
Minister for Education, Norma Foley, has welcomed the decision and believes it will allow for more diversity of provision in the area.
