PARENTS interested in sending their children to Irish language schools are being invited to take part in virtual information sessions.
Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta (CnaG,) the support body for Irish-medium education, is to host two events on Thursday.
Schools have not been able to provide open nights for parents this year.
CnaG hopes the online sessions will give prospective parents the opportunity to find out more about the fastest-growing sector in education.
As well as a presentation on the benefits of Irish-medium education and bilingualism, there will be opportunities to speak to practitioners from pre-school, primary and post-primary phases.
Officers from CnaG will also be available to answer questions on other aspects of Irish-medium education.
"More and more parents are putting their faith in Irish-medium education as the understanding of the benefits of early, immersive bilingualism increases," said CnG chief executive Ciarán Mac Giolla Bhéin.
"Community-led developments over the years now mean that high quality provision is available at nursery, primary and secondary level and we have organised these virtual sessions to support schools who are restricted in terms of recruitment as a result of the lockdown and associated restrictions.
"We extend an invitation to any prospective parent who may be considering Irish-medium education to come along and find out more about what is on offer and the transformational effect it can have on young people's lives."
The sessions will be held at 5pm for pre-school and primary and 8pm for post-primary education. Each will last for approximately one hour and a link to the sessions will be provided by emailing oifig@comhairle.org.
