'Double trouble' as schools welcome multiple multiples

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The teachers at Coláiste Bhríde in Carnew have a lot of work to do in the coming days to familiarise themselves with their newest charges. Not only are there almost 180 students coming into first year at the south Wicklow secondary school but, among those, there are seven sets of twins. The phrase "double trouble" may be a bit harsh on the 14 newcomers, but those who will be teaching them for the next six years will be forgiven for taking extra notes this week as all settle in for the 2021-22 academic year. In all, there are now 975 students getting their education at Colaiste Bhride, making it one of the country's largest secondary schools, although the staff, led by principal Linda Dunne, pride themselves on keeping the atmosphere homely and comfortable. "Seven sets, it's a lot," she said of the twins arriving into first year. "I don't think any of them are identical. It's great, a new beginning and they'll fit in with everybody else. https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0830/1243679-school-twins/

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