ATLANTIC Technological University (ATU) presented its all-island admissions pilot to a Stormont committee. The Northern Ireland Assembly’s Committee for the Economy heard oral and written evidence on ATU’s pioneering admissions pilot at Parliament Buildings. The invitation follows growing interest in ATU’s innovative admissions reforms, which were developed following research into qualification trends in the North […]
Ballyraine NS to celebrate half a century
A Letterkenny school is marking 50 years with a special celebration this evening (Thursday). Ballyraine National School will celebrate its 50th anniversary at 7pm, welcoming past and present pupils, staff, families and friends from the wider Ballyraine community to the school. Guest speakers will share the history of the school and the story of how […]
National carpentry award for talented Donegal apprentice
A DONEGAL apprentice has won a National Carpentry title at WorldSkills Ireland. Atlantic Technological University (ATU) enjoyed another successful year at WorldSkills Ireland 2026, with five students and apprentices crowned national champions and 26 competitors representing the university across a range of skills categories. Among the standout performers was Seoirse Ellison from Dunkineely who secured […]
Agreement signed between Donegal Education Support Centre and FAI
A NEW partnership between the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and the Donegal Education Support Centre is set to provide further opportunities and support for teachers and schools across the county. Last Thursday, representatives from the FAI visited the Donegal Education Support Centre in Letterkenny where they met with Education Centre staff and primary teachers […]
GAA players from yesteryear gather for reunion at RTC
SPECIAL memories of sporting life at the former Regional Technical College in Letterkenny were shared by former staff members and students who gathered for a special reunion at the college. The event, held on Saturday, September 5, brought together some of those who played Gaelic football from 1976 to 1985 for the then Regional Technical […]
Getting to know Ireland’s coast at Ards Friary
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A SUCCESSFUL event entitled ‘Know Your Coast: Living Waters’ educated participants about Ireland’s coastal inhabitants. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon on Isabelle’s Beach in Ards Friary on Saturday, September 26. Jim Farrell, chair of the organising Justice and Peace group of the Raphoe Diocese (JPICC), gave a short introduction to the event. Advertisement Then, […]
Generations reunite at Loreto Milford’s 60th celebration
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A WONDERFUL gathering of past pupils, staff and friends from across six decades marked a very special chapter in the history of Loreto Community School, Milford last Saturday. The school celebrated 60 years since Loreto first opened its doors in Milford, 30 years as a Community School and 20 years in its present building. The afternoon of celebration […]
ATU ranked in list of world’s top universities
ATLANTIC Technological University (ATU), which has campuses in Letterkenny and Killybegs, has been recognised among the top five per cent of higher education institutions globally. The university was included for the first time ever in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026. ATU becomes only the second Technological University in Ireland to be […]
Loreto Milford celebrating 60 years of memories
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SIX decades of education, friendship and cherished memories will be celebrated this Saturday as Loreto Community School in Milford welcomes generations of former students, staff and friends back through its doors for a very special occasion. The school will mark three significant milestones in its history: 60 years since it first opened, 30 years since […]
Letterkenny traffic issues: Principal encourages pupils to walk to school
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By Eilisha Devlin CHRONIC traffic congestion has led a school principal in Letterkenny to urge students to walk and cycle in a bid to ease early morning gridlock. Schools across the county returned in full last week and in Letterkenny, there have been heavy delays almost every morning and evening. The traffic build-ups at Errigal […]