Hens and paper at the ready: hens take up residence in Dundalk school
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Dundalk s newest second level school is planning for the reopening of schools with hens taking up residence on the school grounds.
These hens will be companions for students, especially those with Autism who are catered for in a specialist unit.
Coláiste Chú Chulainn Principal Thomas Sharkey stated:“We are proud to have an Autism Unit. This facilitates students with Autism in their regular education.
“We call our unit An Tearmann (The Sanctuary.) An Tearmann is reopening with the return of seven students and many staff.