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Jun 12
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Are the summer holidays too long for sch...

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Are school summer holidays too long? An article in today’s Irish Examiner by Stephanie Parks says that Ireland's long school holidays don't suit the modern family. Do you agree?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Jennifer Horgan, teacher and Irish Examiner Columnist, Lisa O’Sullivan Shaw (@modernirishmom on Instagram) and listeners.

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