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Details of multi-million euro building project for Sem unveiled

Jul 26, 2021 13:14 By radiokerrynews
Details of multi-million euro building project for Sem unveiled
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Details of a multi-million euro building project for 'The Sem' in Killarney have been unveiled.

The building project for St Brendan's College, unveiled by Education Minister and Kerry TD Norma Foley, will provide state of the art facilities for 750 pupils.

The new campus and facilities will ultimately replace the existing school structure when completed.

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The building project will consist of 26 general classrooms, five science labs, two multimedia rooms, as well as individual rooms for textiles, music, arts and crafts, home economics, construction studies, engineering and technology.

It will also include staff rooms, an office, a GP room, data communication centre, and a PE hall and fitness suite.

Three state of the art Special Educational Needs (SEN) classrooms and a multiple disabilities classroom will also be built.

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Principal of The Sem, Sean Coffey, says the project is an investment in the future of the whole community.

He added he looks forward to creating a modern learning environment couched in the school's historic buildings.

Minister for Education and Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Norma Foley says the project ensures that 'The Sem' will continue to provide a first class education experience for many years.

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