by Róise Collins

A LETTERKENNY principal is calling for the urgent delivery of a new school building currently stalled by planning issues.

Danny McFadden, of Errigal College, has said it is now vital that community and elected representatives help push it forward, amid surging enrolment numbers at the school.

In recent weeks, the school welcomed 130 first year students, marking its largest ever intake.

With surging enrolments, a growing demand for co-education and a forward-looking STEM programme, their future is bright but it depends heavily on the delivery of a new school building.

In his five years at the helm Mr McFadden has seen the school undergo a dramatic transformation in both size and reputation.

When Mr McFadden first took on the role in 2020, there were just 26 first years and total enrolment stood at just over 200. Today, it has grown to nearly 700 students.

This growth isn’t limited to incoming students, it has also seen a significant number of transfers. This year alone, 60 students joined into other year groups. This increase comes after a recent expansion and the addition of a modular building.

“We need our new school campus and we need everybody on board,” said Mr McFadden.