Almost half a million euro granted for Digital infrastructure for schools in Carlow

Almost half a million euro in funding has been granted for Digital infrastructure for schools in Carlow.

The grant is worth an estimated €4,000 for a 100 pupil school, and €11,000 for a 500 pupil school at primary level.

The funding is set to support the development and implementation of an eLearning plan for each school to embed ICT in teaching and learning.

It’s thought that €210m will be invested in schools across the country in the next five years.