THE Concern Debate final took place on Monday last in the Donegal Education Support Centre, Letterkenny with Scoil Cholmcille, Kilmacrennan and Scoil Íosagáin, Buncrana taking part. It was a highly competitive and thought-provoking debate, with both teams demonstrating an outstanding standard of preparation, teamwork, and public speaking. The final was professionally adjudicated by Patsy Toland, […]
Creeslough NS pupils honoured with national STEM and enterprise awards
PUPILS from Creeslough National School have celebrated a highly successful year after earning a series of prestigious awards through the Junior Entrepreneur Programme. Children from third, fourth, fifth and sixth classes achieved the Platinum Award for STEM Excellence in the Research Ireland Curious Minds Awards. The achievement followed a year of engaging Science, Technology, Engineering […]
In pics: Féile Colmcille: Inclusive, innovative, inspiring
The Colmcille Heritage Centre is to be congratulated on the success of their Féile Colmcille held in Gartan from June 6-9. The different events were well attended by locals and visitors alike who enjoyed the imaginative programme delivered by experts and accomplished musicians and poets. The weekend was welcoming, innovative and inclusive, setting the bar […]
Letterkenny Regional Activity Hub gets approval to go to tender
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DONEGAL Minister of State for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue, has announced that the first phase of the Letterkenny Regional Activity Hub at Knocknamona has received department approval to proceed to the tender stage. Donegal County Council is acting as the lead applicant on behalf of ATU Donegal for the project that will be […]
Carrigans pupils enjoy a field trip to the beach in Rathmullan
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PUPILS from 5th and 6th classes at Scoil an Linbh Íosa in Carrigans took part in a beach exploration workshop hosted by An Taisce’s Green-Schools at Rathmullan beach on Wednesday. The group is one of 111 classes from 47 schools nationwide that recently took part in the SeaKeepers Project, and were the lucky winners of […]
New logo marks a new beginning for Donegal Education Support Centre
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A FRESH chapter has begun for the Donegal Education Support Centre in Letterkenny with the recent launch of its new logo – a modern symbol designed to reflect growth, innovation, and a renewed commitment to supporting education across the county. The unveiling ceremony was led by Paul Hannigan, Head of College, ATU Donegal, who described […]
Day of celebration at Letterkenny Educate Together NS
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Children, staff and the school community celebrated another special day at Letterkenny Educate Together National School on Tuesday with the opening of a brand new outdoor classroom and green area, along with the raising of the school’s 4th Active Flag. School SNA Aidan McAteer was given the honour of raising the flag and his proud […]
More than 5,000 Donegal students begin state exams
THOUSANDS of students across Donegal began their State examinations this morning, with English marking the start of both the Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle written exams. A total of 5,241 students in Donegal are sitting State examinations this year. Of these, 2,682 are taking the Junior Cycle examinations, 2,306 are sitting the Leaving Certificate and […]
Dungloe pupils proudly present charity cheque
THE sixth class students of Scoil Chróine, Dungloe, raised €2,105 for Gemma’s Legacy of Hope. Under the guidance of their class teacher, Hugh Gallagher, they organised a charity fundraising campaign for the charity. They proudly presented the proceeds of the fundraiser to John, Aaron and Kayla Boyle. Advertisement Gemma’s Legacy of Hope is a counselling and play […]
ATU fashion students take to the runway at end-of-year showcase
STUDENTS from Atlantic Technological University’s Fashion Design with Promotion programme took centre stage at the Regional Cultural Centre on Wednesday, May 20, as the university unveiled its annual Graduate Fashion Showcase celebrating emerging fashion talent from across the Northwest. This year’s showcase highlighted the programme’s growing reputation for innovation, sustainability, and industry‑ready craftsmanship. Lecturer Sharon Maxwell described […]