Local primary schools to benefit from funding boost

Primary schools in Kilkenny and Carlow are to get a funding boost before the month is out.

A Minor Works Grant – to help them purchase equipment and furniture will be issued in two weeks time to all of the local schools that applied.

Every school is getting 5 and a half thousand euro grant and €18.50 per pupil.

Schools also get €74 for every pupil with special needs enrolled.