The campaign was supported by parents and locals who were concerned about the speed limit around the school zone, which was 100km/hr.

Parents, guardians and family members are been urged to support those receiving their results today.

Scoil Mhuire will open next week for 498 students, double what they taught 10 years ago.

According to the draft local area plan, it could be located on lands zoned for social and community uses at and beside St Mary's Boys School in Summerhill.

The campaign has now passed the €40,000 mark with a final target of €100,000 for the new playing surface.

He says Carrigallen vocational and national schools are badly in need of extra space.

Many parents have struggled to try get their child a place on the bus to and from school.

County planners will decide on the issue in March.