A BALLYBOFEY student was honoured for receiving top marks at the ATU Letterkenny Conferring Awards Ceremony. Ben Callaghan received the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Donegal Branch Industry Award from Dermot Gildea, chairman of the CIF Donegal branch. Mr Callaghan received the award in recognition of achieving the highest GPA (grade point average) in the BSc […]
Explore ATU Open Days and experience the Letterkenny Campus
ATLANTIC Technological University (ATU) is holding Open Days in its Letterkenny campus this week. ATU is inviting prospective students, parents, guardians, guidance counsellors and adult learners to attend its Open Day events from 10am to 1pm tomorrow, Thursday, and on Saturday, November 14. The events provide an excellent opportunity for visitors to explore the campus, […]
Calls for ETBI Congress to be held in Donegal
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CALLS have been made for the Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) Congress to be held in Donegal. At a recent meeting of Donegal ETB Board, Cllr Donal Coyle asked for a letter to be written to the ETBI on the matter. The Fine Fáil councillor said: “I would like to propose that Donegal ETB […]
Major boost for ATU with over €4m in funding allocated
ATLANTIC Technological University (ATU) has been allocated €4,051,511 under the Higher Education Devolved Capital Grant programme. The welcomed allocation was announced today by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD. The funding forms part of a nationwide investment package of more than €40 million for higher education institutions. The allocation […]
Milford GAA to host Breaking the Silence event
MILFORD GAA Health and Wellbeing Committee is hosting a ‘Breaking the Silence’ information night on Wednesday, November 18 at 7.30pm in Mulroy Woods. The evening will explore challenges affecting individuals and families, including alcohol and drug misuse, recognising the signs of mental health difficulties, understanding the risks of gambling, and the positive role sport plays […]
Donegal ETB patronage of Little Angels is ongoing
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WORK-TO-RULE strikes are delaying Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) from taking patronage of Little Angels Special School. A meeting of the Donegal ETB Board in Letterkenny was told that work is ongoing to secure patronage of the school. However, the ongoing work-to-rule public sector strikes are having an impact on the takeover. Advertisement Donegal […]
Errigal STEM students now face big Prague challenge
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FOUR Errigal College students will take to Prague as Errigal College takes their third National STEM title in four years. Aoibhinn, Hansika, Kadambari, and Talia will represent Ireland at the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Women and Girls in STEM Forum in November. With the help of their teachers, Mr Evan Gorrell and […]
Donegal women urged to put their health first
WOMEN from across County Donegal are being invited to take time for themselves and prioritise their health and wellbeing with a series of free women’s health workshops at Donegal Women’s Centre, led by Dr Vanessa McBride. The five workshops, taking place throughout October and November, will explore important health issues affecting women at different stages of […]
Milford student awarded prestigious university scholarship
A STUDENT from Milford has been awarded a prestigious university scholarship. Maeve Mc Clean was awarded a €24,000 Naughton Foundation Scholarship at Trinity College’s Business School, Dublin where founding patron Carmel Naughton was joined by Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, Minister for Health to present winning students with their awards and cheques. The Naughton Foundation Scholarship […]
Joy and memories at Ballyraine NS 50th celebrations
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GENERATIONS came together in an uplifting celebratory event to mark 50 years of a Letterkenny school. Ballyraine National School celebrated its 50th anniversary last night by welcoming past and present pupils, staff, families and friends from the wider Ballyraine community to the school. Guest speakers included Reverend Tommy Bruce, chairperson, former principal Mrs Anne McKinley, Reverend […]