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.” […]
Education Minister ‘in denial’ over SNA cuts – Doherty
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DONEGAL TD and Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty TD, has said that Minister Hildegarde Naughton is ‘in denial’ about SNA cuts which are affecting schools across Donegal. He called on Education Minister Naughton to act immediately, to reverse these proposed cuts, and to ensure that no child with additional needs will be left […]
Scoil Cholmcille wins Fís Film Award for third consecutive year
SCOIL Cholmcille has continued its remarkable success at the FÍS Film Awards, winning the Best Documentary award at the 20th annual ceremony, held at The Helix in Dublin. The latest honour was awarded for the school’s new film, Voices Behind The Mic, confirming the school’s place among the most successful in the country in the […]
Smiles and style at Twin Towns Prom
Students from Ballybofey and Stranorlar enjoyed their prom, held recently in Mulroy Woods Hotel. Here’s a selection of photographs from the wonderful occasion, captured by photographer Stevie Toye. Advertisement
Donegal pupils scoop two prizes at prestigious film awards
By Éabha Nic Ailín A Donegal primary school has scooped two awards at the 20th Annual FÍS Film Awards. St Garvan’s National School, Drumhalla, Rathmullan, attended the national awards ceremony which was held at The Helix, DCU, Dublin yesterday. Advertisement The school’s student-produced film Silent Movie Magic achieved remarkable success, winning both Outstanding Achievement in […]