"EA should stop and think before closing OECs" - councillor

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The Education Authority should stop and think about keeping outdoor education centres open.

That's from local councillor Terry Andrews.

His comments come as the end of a public consultation on the closures of Killowen, Ardnabannon and Delamont draws near.

It ends on Monday.

Mr Andrews believes closing the the facilities would be a backward step.

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