On Thursday evening St Eunan’s College invited junior students and their families to the Mount Errigal Hotel for their annual Junior House awards ceremony. The event was held as an acknowledgement and celebration of the students’ achievements from the academic year 2024/2025. Awards were presented across a range of different categories such as sport, music, […]
Liam McBride is top of his class!
Primary Education graduate, Liam McBride, from Cranford, had double cause for celebration after achieving ‘top of his class’ status at the 25th annual Hibernia College conferring ceremony, held at Dublin’s Convention Centre recently. In addition to receiving his Masters qualification, Liam was honoured with An Duais Ghaeilge Gael Linn – the Gael Linn Irish prize, […]
Donegal ETB hosts ‘Ag Dul ó Neart go Neart’ event
A SPECIAL showcase event celebrating the strength and growth of community learning across Donegal took place in Letterkenny on Thursday, November 13. Organised by Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB), the ‘Ag Dul ó Neart go Neart’ event highlighted a wide range of projects supported by its Further Education and Training (FET) Service through the community […]
Wonderful talent on display at Mulroy College Variety Show
There was spectacular talent on display at the Mulroy College Variety Show, held recently. A large crowd of people turned out to enjoy the event. Well done to everyone.
Former Donegal TD and Minister for Education graduates
Joe McHugh, former Donegal North-East TD and Minister for Education and Skills (2018 – 2020), graduates from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences with a Degree of Master of Science (MSc) in Positive Health Coaching on Monday 24 November 2025. He is pictured with Eunan Friel, Managing Director of Healthcare Management, RCSI; Professor Michael […]
Family time at your library: Exciting festive events for families at Donegal Libraries
The Donegal County Library Service is thrilled to announce the launch of the highly anticipated Family Time at Your Library programme, a festive celebration designed to engage families in the magic of reading and storytelling this December. Throughout the month of December 2025, Donegal libraries are set to become lively, creative spaces offering a wide […]
The Third Degree: Helping teachers and principals through the challenges of education
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In this week’s Third Degree Column, Paul Bradley speaks with Kieran McTaggart about his role as Director at Donegal Education Support Centre. Hi Kieran, could you tell us a little bit about yourself please? I’m from Glencar Irish, Letterkenny, from a family of six children. I went to Scoil Cholmcille (then known as the ‘Boys […]
Errigal College announces retirement of three long-serving teachers
ERRIGAL College, Letterkenny, recently marked the retirement of three highly respected members of its teaching staff, Hugo Dorrian, Geraldine McDonald, and Pascale Gallanagh, whose combined service amounts to 63 years within Errigal College. The school community gathered recently at The Church, Rockhill House, to recognise their contribution to education and the significant legacy each leaves […]
Donegal parents urged to have their say on the future of primary school provision by completing landmark survey
Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee has today called on all parents and guardians in Donegal to take part in a landmark survey that will help shape the future of primary school provision in the county. The online survey – the largest of its kind ever undertaken in Ireland – seeks the views of […]
Students to show off debating skills in Letterkenny
THE Donegal ETB Junior Debating Forum will take place tomorrow in the Radisson Hotel, Letterkenny. It will bring together second year junior cycle students from ETB schools across the county to develop their communication, critical thinking, and public speaking skills. Building on the great success of last year’s event, this year’s forum will once again […]