Plans for a big extension to a school in Co Leitrim have taken a major step forward.
The Department of Education has given the green light for Mayo Sligo Leitrim Education and Training Board to buy a site beside Carrigallen Vocational School.
It will be used to extend the school, which has around 400 pupils.
Chairperson of the board of management, Councillor Paddy O'Rourke, says it's very welcome: