Dromore West NS benefits from RISE Community Fund

The RISE Community Fund has awarded a cash grant to Dromore West Central National School as part of its new national programme to provide cash injections to schools in every county during 2026.

Supporting technology investments that enhance digital learning and maximise the benefits of high-speed broadband connectivity, The RISE Community Fund is backed by National Broadband Ireland and partners involved in the delivery of the Government’s National Broadband Plan, including KPMG, DreamDev Technologies, TLI Group, Entegro, Obelisk and Circet.

Dromore West Central National School is a welcoming co-educational Catholic primary school, located in rural west Sligo. Built in 2008, the school has worked hard to create a modern environment with strong digital capabilities to significantly enhance teaching, learning and digital skills development across the school.

Eimear Higgins, Principal at Dromore West Central National School, commented: “Receiving this grant is a wonderful support for Dromore West Central National School and our pupils. Our school motto, ‘Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí’, reflects our belief that encouragement, praise and opportunity allow children to flourish. As a rural Sligo school, ensuring every child has regular access to modern, reliable technology is a priority for us, and this funding will help us improve digital access across all class levels.

“Our staff and pupils are very excited about the receiving the RISE Community Fund grant. This grant will support our teachers to integrate technology more effectively into daily learning, while helping pupils build the digital literacy, confidence, problem-solving skills and responsible technology habits they will need for the future.” 

Established by David McCourt, the RISE Community Fund has awarded close to 200 cash grants nationwide to rural schools, community groups, farms, small businesses and social enterprises seeking to use technology to scale the positive impact of their work.