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Teacher shortages leave Irish-medium pupils with fewer A-level options

Teacher shortages leave Irish-medium pupils with fewer A-level options
BBC Northern Ireland Wednesday 27 May 2026, 23:00 UTC 1 min read
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The number of pupils in Irish-medium schools has risen substantially over the past 25 years.

The number of pupils in Irish-medium schools has risen substantially over the past 25 years.
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