DONEGAL Education and Training Board (ETB) has announced the appointment of John McIvor as the new manager of its music service, Donegal Music Education Partnership (DMEP). This follows the departure of its previous manager Martin McGinley last year. Originally from Letterkenny, John previously worked as the project administrator with the music service. Advertisement Prior to […]
Mulroy College celebrates opening of new STEM lab and Makerspace
A brand-new STEM Lab and Makerspace has been opened by Mulroy College in Milford. The provision of the state-of-the-art facility, designed to inspire creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), was made possible through the generous support of Mowi Ireland. The school also launched a brand new website, https://mulroycollege.ie/, at […]
Letterkenny teachers launch new business, Create Communicate
LETTERKENNY teachers, Anna Farren and Laura Gleeson are excited to launch their new business, Create Communicate. Both working as primary school teachers in Scoil Mhuire gan Smál, the childhood friends put their skills and experience together to set up a new communications school to respond to the emerging requirements of the secondary school curriculum. Anna and […]
€8.46m SPEAR Centre launched at ATU Letterkenny
THE new €8.46M SPEAR Centre (Semiconductor Photonics Education and Research Centre) was launched yesterday at Atlantic Technological University, Letterkenny. Supported by the PEACEPLUS Programme, SPEAR will position the North West as a hub for semiconductor and photonics innovation, driving regional economic growth and strengthening cross-border collaboration. The centre is a huge boost for the region […]
Largest ever intake of students highlights growing demand on Errigal College
By Róise Collins AS Letterkenny’s population grows, so does the demand for inclusive education and at the centre of it all is Errigal College. With surging enrolments, a growing demand for co-education and a forward-looking STEM programme, their future is bright but it depends heavily on the delivery of a new school building. Advertisement In his […]
Garda advice clinics being held this week in Inishowen
A number of drop-in clinics are being organised this week by the Community Policing Unit in Inishowen. The events are a good opportunity for people to get documents signed, or if they require advice or information about an issue. The first clinic will be held at Greencastle Community Centre this evening, September 1, from 6pm […]
ATU continuing to urge local homeowners to register spare rooms
By Róise Collins DESPITE positive progress in their recent housing appeal, Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is continuing to urge local homeowners to register spare rooms, as housing demand remains high across all campuses. The appeal launched on August 1 urged homeowners across the county to register their spare rooms under the national Rent-a-Room scheme, an […]
ATU offers new Master of Pharmacy programme
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has been formally accredited by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) to deliver a new Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) programme, which will commence at its Sligo campus in September 2025. The development marks a significant milestone for pharmacy education in Ireland and represents a major boost for higher education and healthcare […]
Students to receive Round One CAO offers today
The Central Applications Office (CAO) will publish Round One college offers at 2pm this afternoon. Over 2,000 students across Donegal received their long-awaited Leaving Cert results on Friday morning. Applicants will be notified by email and by text message if they have selected this option. Advertisement Separate emails and texts will be issued in respect […]
Funding secured for Donegal water events this weekend
A number of water-related events in Donegal have received a financial boost. The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), working on behalf of Ireland’s 31 local authorities to protect and restore good water quality, has awarded €2,870 to events in Donegal. Overall, €30,665.25 in funding has been allocated to 82 events in 24 counties under the ‘Water Heritage Day […]