West Cork island seeks new head teacher — and more children to help keep its school open

Cape Clear is wooing young families to help boost enrolment at its primary school, while also advertising for a new head teacher as well as a new tourism manager
West Cork island seeks new head teacher — and more children to help keep its school open

Cheap long-term rental accommodation and good connectivity to the mainland (including 'pretty decent' broadband) are among the attractions being flagged for young families considering a move to Oileán Chléire / Cape Clear off the West Cork coast. File picture: Larry Cummins

Urgent appeals have been launched to help save one of Ireland’s last remaining island primary schools.

Scoil Náisiúnta Inis Chléire on Cape Clear needs a new principal teacher — but the West Cork island also needs children.

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