Monthly Archives: August 2011

PRIVATE FEE-PAYING schools are continuing to attract students in record numbers, despite the recession.

Amid strong demand from parents, eight fee-paying schools in Dublin are raising their fees this year. Several others, including Wesley and Castleknock College, are increasing their intake as enrolment rises.

The High School, Rathgar: annual fees up from €4,950 to € 5,050.

Wesley College: annual fees up from €5,500 to €5,560

Alexanderra College, Milltown: annual fees up from €6,150 to €6,250

Glenstal Abbey, Limerick: boarding fees up from €15,100 to €15,400.

Private schools still growing despite recession and fee rises (Irish Times)

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The cast of the Dancing Shoes: The George Best Story’ plus director Peter Sheridan (bottom pic in suit) literally about an hour ago at the Grand Canal Theatre.
 We certainly don’t recall Denis Law wearing an ‘off-the-shoulder;.
 (Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland)