Menu
26/11/2001
Belfast primary school targeted in arson attack
More than 100 primary six and primary seven pupils at a Belfast school have been told not to attend school after an arson attack at the weekend damaged classrooms.
In all three classrooms at St Anne’s primary school in Dunmurry were destroyed in a fire causing damage estimated at a quarter of a million pounds.
A car, which had been stolen in Twinbrook in west Belfast, was driven up against the side of the school and set alight. The police have ruled out a sectarian motive.
The alarm was raised by a passing taxi driver at about 4.30am on Sunday November 25 when flames were seen coming from the school.
Parish priest Monsignor Thomas Bartley, who lives in the school grounds, said somebody had driven a car down some steps close to the school before setting it alight.
The school principal, Jim Tiernan, said the classrooms affected were used by the older children at the school. (AMcE)
In all three classrooms at St Anne’s primary school in Dunmurry were destroyed in a fire causing damage estimated at a quarter of a million pounds.
A car, which had been stolen in Twinbrook in west Belfast, was driven up against the side of the school and set alight. The police have ruled out a sectarian motive.
The alarm was raised by a passing taxi driver at about 4.30am on Sunday November 25 when flames were seen coming from the school.
Parish priest Monsignor Thomas Bartley, who lives in the school grounds, said somebody had driven a car down some steps close to the school before setting it alight.
The school principal, Jim Tiernan, said the classrooms affected were used by the older children at the school. (AMcE)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
02 March 2018
Schools Closures Across NI
The Department of Education have published a list of all schools across that have confirmed they will be closed today, Friday 2nd March, 2018 due to the adverse weather conditions.
Schools Closures Across NI
The Department of Education have published a list of all schools across that have confirmed they will be closed today, Friday 2nd March, 2018 due to the adverse weather conditions.
22 January 2013
Heavy Snow Closes Over 80 Schools
Over 80 schools across Northern Ireland have been closed as the heavy snow continues to cause disruption on Tuesday morning. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, as the snow is continuing to affect many roads. Areas which have been majorly disrupted include Lisburn, Castlereagh and Carryduff.
Heavy Snow Closes Over 80 Schools
Over 80 schools across Northern Ireland have been closed as the heavy snow continues to cause disruption on Tuesday morning. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, as the snow is continuing to affect many roads. Areas which have been majorly disrupted include Lisburn, Castlereagh and Carryduff.
11 August 2016
Fire At L'Derry Primary School Being Treated As Suspicious
A fire at a L'Derry primary school is believed to have been started deliberately. The fire at the Good Shepherd Primary School, in the Waterside area of the city, was reported shortly before 8pm on Wednesay night, 10 August.
Fire At L'Derry Primary School Being Treated As Suspicious
A fire at a L'Derry primary school is believed to have been started deliberately. The fire at the Good Shepherd Primary School, in the Waterside area of the city, was reported shortly before 8pm on Wednesay night, 10 August.
18 July 2011
Final Roll Call For Two Primary Schools
Two Co Antrim primary schools are to close because of falling rolls. The Sinn Fein Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has approved a proposal to close Lourdes Primary School, Whitehead: "I have agreed to the closure [because of] a decline in enrolments in recent years [that] has given rise to concern.
Final Roll Call For Two Primary Schools
Two Co Antrim primary schools are to close because of falling rolls. The Sinn Fein Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has approved a proposal to close Lourdes Primary School, Whitehead: "I have agreed to the closure [because of] a decline in enrolments in recent years [that] has given rise to concern.
21 July 2009
Minister Slams School Arson Attacks
Separate arson attacks that recently targeted both a State and two Catholic schools have been roundly condemned. The NI Education Minister Caitríona Ruane (pictured) yesterday called for such attacks to end.
Minister Slams School Arson Attacks
Separate arson attacks that recently targeted both a State and two Catholic schools have been roundly condemned. The NI Education Minister Caitríona Ruane (pictured) yesterday called for such attacks to end.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
