It's hoped Coláiste Dún an Rí in Kingscourt can be given approval for a major new extension.
Since it first opened in 2016 it has seen a significant increase in numbers with over 530 enrolled and over 140 new students expected next September.
The school was built after a decades' long campaign locally as students in the town and its hinterland had to travel for second level education.
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However, enrolment has exceeded expectations since 2016 and a lack of classroom capacity is expected to cause issues in coming years.
Local Councillor and CMETB chair Clifford Kelly says it had been hoped a larger school would have been built but they're hopeful the extension will be approved by the Department of Education:
