Education Minister ‘in denial’ over SNA cuts – Doherty


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 […]

Little Angels pupils to be invited to council chambers


PUPILS from Little Angels School in Letterkenny are to be invited to the chamber of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District ahead of the upcoming Special Olympics in Dublin this June. A motion was tabled at this week’s MD meeting by Cllr Tomás Seán Devine who explained that seven of the 18 athletes representing Ulster this year are […]

Donegal students meet President Connolly during visit to Derry
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By Seán McCarroll TWO local schools met President Catherine Connolly on Friday, February 6, 2026, during her recent visit to Derry. The meeting was a part of the ‘PeacePlus Programme’ which is designed to encourage cross-border relations and support peace in both the North and the surrounding counties. Advertisement Two local schools from Raphoe took part […]

Six Donegal students receive prestigious SSE Renewables Scholarship


Six North West Regional College (NWRC) students from Donegal have received a prestigious SSE Renewables Scholarship to support them in their studies. Journalism student Jonathan Magee from Stranorlar, Journalism student Jason LeMasurier from Buncrana, Media student Noel Cavanagh from Greencastle, Graphic design students Joseph Burnett from Fahan, and Shane McLaughlin from Redcastle, and Engineering student […]

Two new special classes approved for Donegal schools


TWO new special classes have been sanctioned for Donegal for the upcoming school year. The first class is at PCC Falcarragh and the second is at Scoil Naomh Chaitríona, Ballyshannon. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher welcomed the announcement from the minister for education. Advertisement He stressed the importance of these developments for both schools, […]