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Tipperary school named in admissions policy controversy

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A County Tipperary school is at the centre of the controversy over its decision to refuse admission to a pregnant 16 year old.

The now 19 year old is said to have felt ashamed and embarrassed after being told St Joseph's College in Borrisoleigh did not accept single mothers.

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The story made headlines yesterday after it was highlighted by the Ombudsman for Children Emily Logan.

The girl applied to the school in 2009 after attending two other secondary schools.

It's claimed when school founder and manager Padraig O'Shea discovered the girl was pregnant he told her mother the 16 year old would not be accepted in St Joseph's because the school did not take such girls.

Mr O'Shea is also said to have refused her admission to the school after she gave birth.

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