COMMUNITY leaders, educators and civic representatives gathered at Ulster University’s Derry campus to mark the relaunch of the North West Learning City Region, a major milestone in cross-border collaboration and lifelong learning. The move builds on the existing Derry City and Strabane Learning City designation, part of UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC), and reflects the strong educational, cultural […]
ETB ‘disappointed’ by minister’s response on defective concrete crisis
THERE was disappointment voiced during a recent meeting of the Donegal Education and Training Board regarding a response to a letter sent to the Minister for Education. The board had written to Minister Hildegarde Naughton to express concerns regarding the wider impact of the defective concrete crisis on children. This wasn’t the first time the […]
Open Day to take place at National Learning Network in Letterkenny
NATIONAL Learning Network (NLN) Letterkenny is delighted to invite the community to an open day in Letterkenny. The event will take place in the training centre, located in Rossview Business Park, Port Road, on Thursday, March 5. Everyone is welcome throughout the day. Dawn Patterson, NLN Area Manager, said: “We warmly welcome prospective students, families, health professionals, and […]
Paris trip: Sleep deprivation, suitcase stress and memories
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by Saoirse Gallagher Just before midterm break, 46 transition year students and their teachers swapped classrooms for croissants and set off on an unforgettable four-day trip to Paris. From early-morning excitement to late-night adventures, the experience was one we will certainly never forget. Our journey began in the early hours of Tuesday, February 12, as […]
Amnesty International lecture to take place in ATU Donegal
AMNESTY Ireland Executive Director Stephen Bowen will deliver a lecture entitled, ‘Human Rights and the Global Disorder’ in Donegal ATU, Letterkenny. The lecture, in conjunction with ATU Law Society and the Palestine Solidarity Society, takes place on Tuesday, March 3 at 10.30am. Mr Bowen is a social justice and human rights advocate, lawyer and academic with over 30 […]
‘Countless skillsets will be left untapped in migrant and new communities’
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CONCERNS have been raised over the slashing of funding for English language classes and how this will act as a barrier to integration and employment in Donegal. ETB Staff nominee Joanne Donaghy raised concerns at Monday’s meeting of the Donegal Education and Training Board regarding the “huge reduction” in funding for ESOL classes. ESOL is […]
Little Angels on track to come under ETB patronage by September
PREPARATORY work is continuing as Little Angels is on track to become the first primary school in Donegal to come under the patronage of the Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB). Monday’s meeting of the Board of the ETB heard that the executive are currently working their way through the extensive due diligence documents. Cllr […]
Garda primary schools quizzes to take place this week
THE Donegal Garda Primary Schools Quiz 2026 will take place across the Donegal Division tomorrow night. The annual quiz is conjunction with Donegal Motor Club, the Donegal County Council Road Safety Officer and the RSA. The Primary Schools Quiz has been running for many years and the main aims are to promote road safety among […]
Buncrana to host protest in support of SNAs and school communities
A demonstration has been organised in Buncrana in support Special Needs Assistants and school communities. The demonstration follows widespread concern across Donegal regarding proposed reductions to Special Needs Assistant allocations, including at St Oran’s National School, Cockhill. The ‘Stop the Cuts, Support the Kids’ protest will be held in Market Square on Wednesday, February 25 at […]
Union welcomes pause to review of SNA allocations
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Plans to review Special Needs Assistant (SNA) allocations have been halted by the education minister following widespread criticism from teachers, parents and the trade union Fórsa. Dave Sexton, an organiser with Fórsa responsible for schools in the northern region, including Donegal, welcomed the government’s decision to “pause and reflect on its review of SNA allocations.” […]