Mosaic Early Education Ltd has announced the appointment of Sinead Hanlon as Training Consultant. Sinead is Manager of Ardara Community Childcare CLG, where she is recognised as an outstanding early years leader with a strong commitment to quality, mentoring and continuous improvement. In her new role, Sinead will deliver accredited professional development programmes that support […]
Campaigner wants no schoolchild left behind
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By Sean Murphy ONE of the county’s foremost campaigners for children with special needs has called for the authorities to make sure no-one is left behind as schools return. Several outraged parents have complained publicly in recent years that their children missed out on a place at school due to a lack of special classes. […]
ATU issues €14,000 tax-free reminder to boost student digs
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RENTAL accommodation shortages have been highlighted by Donegal university bosses. The new academic term begins next month for some students at Atlantic University (ATU) Donegal – and rooms are already limited. The university issued an appeal on social media for accommodation to be found, especially in Letterkenny. Advertisement It has reminded local households of a […]
Back-to-school costs have never been harder
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By Sean Murphy HIDDEN back-to-school costs and worrying energy arrears mean under pressure parents have never had it so hard, it has been warned. Amid the unrelenting cost-of-living crisis, and with only weeks left of the school summer holidays, the warnings have been issued by the St Vincent de Paul charity in Donegal and local politicians. […]
‘Woodland NS has always held a special place in my heart’
THE new principal of Woodland National School says he feels “incredibly honoured” to step into his new role. Aidan Campbell, who is from the Woodlands area of Letterkenny, will join the school this August as pupils return for the new academic year. The son of Irene and Neil, he is the current principal of St Fiachra’s […]
Tributes paid to Dr Seán Beattie at launch of Donegal Annual
THERE was a big turnout at the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny for the launch of the 2026 Donegal Annual, published by the County Donegal Historical Society. The launch, on Wednesday evening last, was performed by the well-known Inishowen historian and writer Dr Seán Beattie, Culdaff. He was the editor of the Donegal Annual for […]
Lab refurbishment plans at Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada on track
DEPUTY Pat ‘the Cope Gallagher’ has warmly welcomed the confirmation from the Minister for Education and Youth that the Climate Action and Science Laboratory refurbishment project at Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, Árainn Mhór has now passed its final compliance stage. The Donegal TD said the announcement is very positive news for Árainn Mhór, noting the urgent […]
Donegal medical student awarded Údarás na Gaeltachta and HSE Scholarship
GAELTACHT students from all around the country gathered in Údarás na Gaeltachta headquarters in Furbo, Co Galway recently as part of the first ever awards ceremony for the Gaeltacht Scolarship Scheme. Éilis Ní Ruiséil of Gort an Choirce was among the recipients of the scholarship and is currently studying Medicine in the University of Limerick. […]
Michelle O’Neill in Letterkenny to meet business and education leaders
Sinn Féin First Minister Michelle O’Neill was in Letterkenny today, visiting the business premises of PGIM Ireland where she met representatives of a host of local agencies. During her visit Ms O’Neill reaffirmed her commitment to unlocking the full potential of the north west. The Sinn Féin Vice President met with representatives from Letterkenny Chamber […]
Major employer helps to finance dreams
AMBITIOUS students in Donegal can achieve their employment dreams with help form a scholarship that was set up to assist students to finance third-level education. Queen’s University of Belfast has announced that the first scholarship beneficiaries have graduated – and two are from Donegal. Among the highflying new graduates is the very first scholarship recipient […]