16 Gaeltacht primary schools across the country are to benefit from a special STEM programme.
An Chruinne a special education programme in science, technology, engineering and mathematics is to be rolled out in 4 schools in Donegal to encourage an interest in STEM subjects amongst pupils.
Michael Heaney, Chief Executive of Údarás na Gaeltachta says the initiative was undertaken as they felt there was a need for these sectors to be promoted at a younger level with a particular focus this year on girls:
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