THE LITTLE Angels School in Letterkenny has been nominated for the prestigious Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Public Choice Award 2026, and the public is being urged to vote before voting closes around June 15.
The school is one of 44 nominations and the only school included in this year’s search for Ireland’s favourite building or public space, making it a standout entry in a national competition that celebrates outstanding architecture and design.
With Donegal ETB continuing to work towards assuming patronage of the Little Angels school this autumn, the organisation is calling on people across Donegal and beyond to get behind the nomination.
To cast a vote, members of the public should visit riai.iepublic-choice-award-poll/
Nominees are listed alphabetically, so voters should scroll to find New Special Educational Needs School, Letterkenny.
A spokesperson for Donegal ETB said the nomination was a source of immense pride for the local community.
“This is a wonderful recognition of a very special school and the people it serves,” they said. “We are asking everyone in Donegal and across Ireland to take a moment to vote and show their support for this incredible building and the community at its heart.”
The RIAI Public Choice Award celebrates buildings and public spaces that make a meaningful difference to the lives of the people who use them. The Little Angels School, purpose-built to serve children with special educational needs, represents exactly the kind of thoughtful, community-centred architecture the award was created to honour.
For further details, visit the Donegal ETB website.