Live from Lisselton: Spotlight on the Decline in Rural School Enrolments – June 22nd, 2026

Jerry broadcast live from Lisselton National School and discussed whether falling pupil numbers in rural schools can be attributed to restrictive planning regulations. He spoke to:

- acting principal of Lisselton National School Regina Walsh

- deputy principal of Coolard NS Dermot O’Connor

- President of the Irish Planning Institute, Gavin Lawlor

- Robert Bunyan of Ballydonoghue GAA club

- Lisselton NS 5th class pupil Cian Houlihan and 6th class pupils Aoibhin Kissane and Emma Mai Broderick

- Noelle Hegarty of Ballydonoghue Community Alert

- Green Party senator Malcolm Noonan

- Katie McNamara, music teacher with the Ballydonoghue Comhaltas branch

- Musicians and former Lisselton NS pupils, MJ Collins and Jack Purcell.

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