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Watch: news2day Wednesday, 3 September 2025

Cathal visits a school that had a summer glow up. Florence is in studio with lots more stories including - how to weigh zoo animals, trying to learn in Gaza, free travel for kids, we chat Rory McIlroy and much more.

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We know that everyone loves the summer holdiasy, but it's good to get back to school too. You get to learn loads and meet your friends. Cathal went along to meet the gang at Mount Anville Montessori Junior who must be loving it, as their school has loads of cool new facilities. He got a tour of the new sensory room, reading room and yard.

Florence is in studio with Cathal and she has lost of interesting stories to tell us about including a report from Gaza on how young people are trying to learn in the awful conditions. Back home the government have announced that children aged 5 to 8 can travel free with a new Leap Card.

Ahead of the Irish Open we grab a minute with top golfer Rory McIlroy. And we find out how they weigh the animals at Whipsnade Zoo in the UK.

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