FINN Valley College celebrated student success, leadership and community spirit at its annual prizegiving ceremony last week, honouring achievements across academics, sport, performing arts, wellbeing and student leadership. All awards were framed by Donegal ETB’s five core values: Excellence in Education, Care, Equality, Community, and Respect. Students honoured on the day reflected these principles in […]
In pics: Junior Prizegiving celebrations at Mulroy College
These are busy times at Mulroy College in Milford where the school year is fast drawing to an end. In between the school’s sports day, exams and so many other activities, the Junior Prizegiving celebrations took place where special guest was Eric Roberts. Huge congratulations are extended to all the 1st, 2nd, 3rd year and […]
Learners’ voices take centre stage in Donegal
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OVER 90 adult learners gathered at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Letterkenny for the Donegal regional meeting of the National Further Education and Training (FET) Learner Forum. The event provided an inclusive and welcoming space for learners to share their experiences, reflect on their learning journeys, and contribute to shaping the future of further education […]
Donegal school to represent Ireland in European song contest
SCOIL Naomh Dúigh in Annagry is set to make history as Ireland’s official entry in this year’s Schoolovision, the European song contest for primary schools inspired by the Eurovision Song Contest. Fourth-class pupils from the school will showcase their entry, “Ag Ceol Anocht,” a song written by their music tutor, Paula Ní Dhuibhir, with support […]
Donegal student awarded at Student Enterprise Programme National Finals
A STUDENT from Donegal won an award at the Student Enterprise Programme National Finals. Shay Mc Devitt from St Columba’s College Stranorlar won the Best Display award at the ceremony at the Mullingar Park Hotel. Shay’s business, SMD Detailing, had earlier won the Senior Category at the Donegal County Final, earning him his place on the national […]
Donegal primary teachers receive Food Dudes awards
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PRIMARY school teachers from Donegal recently joined teaching colleagues from across the region for a Food Dudes Presentation Day. The day celebrated the achievements of completing their four-year participation in the award-winning Food Dudes Programme. The four-year curriculum-linked programme, run by Bord Bia and funded by the EU, includes a year of intervention, followed by three […]
Pat the Cope welcomes My Little Library Initiative 2026
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DONEGAL TD Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher has warmly welcomed the launch of the My Little Library Initiative 2026. The announcement was made by Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley and Minister of State, Jerry Buttimer. Deputy Gallagher described it as a wonderful investment in children, families, and the future of literacy in Ireland. Advertisement He […]
Donegal primary schools celebrate Europe Day
Primary school pupils in County Donegal celebrated Europe Day through classroom activities focused on Europe, the European Union and the value of cooperation between countries. Europe Day commemorates the Schuman Declaration (1950)— a proposal that helped usher in a new era of European partnership and laid foundations for the European Union. As part of a […]
Donegal student wins merit at national essay competition
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A DONEGAL student has won a merit award at a national essay writing competition. Euan Stewart from Moville Community College was awarded at the Law Society Gráinne O’Neill Memorial Legal Essay Competition 2026. He was one of 34 finalists at a special ceremony held at the Law Society in Dublin on Wednesday, and he was […]
Glenties student scoops climate award with seaweed project
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A STUDENT from St Columba’s Comprehensive School in Glenties has been awarded the prestigious EirGrid Cleaner Climate Award. Klara Piechocka won after she showcased her project at the SciFest@College 2026 regional competition at Atlantic Technological University Donegal. She impressed judges with her project, ‘Harnessing Donegal’s Coastal Wealth’, which focused on sustainable seaweed harvesting for biodiesel production. Advertisement Students from schools across Donegal and neighbouring […]