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lunch crunch

Did you ever travel abroad on a school tour?

Give it to us straight. Be honest.

A REPORT IN today’s Irish Times says that parents of secondary school students are paying between €500 and €1,800 for school trips abroad.

The article estimates that at least 80% of secondary schools are now organising tours abroad.

It’s a long way from trips to Clonmacnoise. But what about you:

Did you ever travel abroad on a school tour?

Poll Results:

Yes (5841)

No (4227)

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