So there was joy and celebration for many students and staff alike in schools across the region this week as some of them were able to return to the classroom.
An unusual sight of children excited to be in school uniforms with more due to return in the coming weeks.
Sheila Naughton has been speaking to Martha Lievens the principal of Bailieborough Community School about their opening on Monday and she described it as 'momentous'.
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You can hear the full interview here, with some good tips for students:
