Principal of Kerry school awarded research bursary

The principal of a Kerry school has been awarded a research bursary of over €17,000.

Caitríona Ní Luasa, principal of Gaelscoil Naomh Séamas in Killorglin, has been awarded the grant of over €17,000 (€17,612) from An Comhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta (COGG).

Six bursaries were handed out in total, to support PhD students at Mary Immaculate College to engage in critical research on key aspects of Irish-medium and Gaeltacht education.

Caitríona Ní Luasa's research will involve investigating the roots and potential implications of immersion principals' practice.