New patron of East Cork NS

A primary school near Killeagh in East Cork has transferred patronage to Cork Education and Training Board (Cork ETB), it was announced this week.

Agreement has been reached between the Department of Education, the Diocese of Cloyne and Cork ETB for the transfer of patronage of Kyle National School from the Bishop of Cloyne to Cork Education and Training Board with effect from 1 September 2024.

The decision to transfer the patronage of Kyle National School is part of the Department of Education pilot project for the divestment of patronage of Catholic primary schools. It follows extensive consultation involving the Department of Education, the Diocese of Cloyne, Cork ETB and the whole school community.

Responding to the announcement, Denis Leamy, Chief Executive of Cork ETB said: “I am delighted to welcome the announcement of a new community national school in Kyle which will join our growing number of community national schools under the patronage of Cork ETB. “Cork ETB is aware of the outstanding tradition that Kyle National School has in serving its local community and it is our intention and commitment to support the school into the future in building on this tradition and continuing to provide an education based on excellence in education, care and respect for all.”