We aim to reopen as normal on Monday. An update will be posted here by Sunday afternoon at the latest.
Confirmation Postponed
The Confirmation ceremony scheduled for Saturday, 3rd March has been postponed.
This decision was reached with great reluctance and following detailed consideration by Arles Parish and Ballylinan N.S. We are acutely aware of the difficulties this may cause those who have arrangements made for the day, but believe the potential risks to health and safety could cause more serious problems if we were to proceed. Closures of public services and warnings not to travel on Thursday and Friday were part of the considerations.
The decision has been made today to give clarity to people and to give some time to change arrangements that may have been made.
To allow time for people to organise, the ceremony will now take place on Saturday, 21st April.
Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Arles Parish
Ballylinan N.S.
School Closed Thursday and Friday
28 February 2018 – Statement from the Department of Education & Skills
Given the disruption to transport and the safety risks arising, most particularly in relation to the ability to get home safely before blizzard like conditions hit Munster and Leinster, all schools, third level institutions, colleges and centres of further education in red areas will be closed tomorrow and Friday.
School Closed
School will remain closed today Wednesday, 28th February due to the adverse weather conditions. An update on prospects for the coming days will be issued this afternoon.
Exceptional Weather
A decision on whether the school will open or not on Wednesday 28th February will be made in the morning. We will take the following into consideration:
* the health and safety of pupils, parents and school staff,
* disruption to families,
* conditions in the vicinity of the school,
* the prospects for the day based on the latest weather forecast,
* any weather warnings that may be in place.
We aim to communicate the decision by 8:15 a.m. at the latest. In case there are delays in receiving a text due to activity on the mobile networks, please check here for latest information.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.