Cllr Terry Crossan is new Chairperson of Donegal ETB


SINN Féin councillor  Terry Crossan has been elected Chairperson of Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB). The Inishowen councillor’s election took place at today’s meeting of Donegal ETB in Letterkenny. Cllr Declan Meehan was elected Deputy Chairperson. Advertisement They replace outgoing Chairperson Cllr Donal Coyle and outgoing Deputy Chairperson Patsy McVicar. Cllr Crossan has paid tribute to the […]

Donegal to host free workshops on security, scams and smartphones


DONEGAL Education and Training Board (ETB) and Donegal County Library are marking International Literacy Day on Monday, September 8, with a series of free workshops on security, scams and smartphones. Five sessions will take place across the county throughout September, beginning at the Central Library in Letterkenny on September 8 at 2pm. Further workshops will […]

Coláiste Ailigh announces new deputy principal


DONEGAL Education and Training Board (ETB) have announced the appointment of Ms Aoife De Náis as the new Deputy Principal of Coláiste Ailigh in Letterkenny. Aoife vacates the post as Deputy Principal of Gairmscoil Chú Uladh, which she took up in 2022. She worked there as a Physical Education and Maths teacher after graduating from […]

Growing demand for English language courses in Donegal


By Chris Ashmore MORE than 1,500 people in Donegal are registered on special courses to assist them in learning the English language. The figures were revealed at this week’s meeting of the Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB). Advertisement English classes for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) are administered through Donegal ETB and are held in […]

Donegal youth workers attend Youth Work Matters conference


By Paul McElwee FOUR youth workers from Donegal were among a group of over 200 youth work policy makers, practitioners and youth project participants brought together for the National Youth Work Conference where they called for ‘sustainable investment’ in youth services and better collaboration across education, youth services and families. Donegal Youth work matters delegates […]

The Third Degree: Guiding others to achieve their goals


Anne McHugh is proud of the role which the Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) plays in the lives of so many in our communities. The Ballyshannon native tells us of the challenges of being Chief Executive – a role that is busy and complex, but one that she loves. Hi Anne, thanks for doing this interview. […]

Donegal ETB to host Further Education and Training Fair


THE Donegal ETB’s Further Education and Training Fair will be held in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Letterkenny on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 4 and 5, demonstrating their various options around the county for further education and training. There will be a panel discussion on Tuesday between 7-9pm, targeting school leavers, their parents/guardians and school […]

‘A momentous day for the students’ – Donegal ETB hosts graduation celebrations


MORE than 30 students attending National Learning Network (NLN) Letterkenny have been honoured for their achievements and successful completion of their supportive training courses,  funded by Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB). Their graduation ceremony was held on Tuesday, December 3. On the day, students were presented with QQI certificates having completed various inclusive training […]

Adult education tutor’s anger after pay deal is reneged


by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL adult education programme tutor has said he could be forced to leave the sector after an agreed contract improving pay and conditions has been reneged upon. Finn Mac Aodháin said he and others who deliver adult education programmes in Donegal have been left in ‘dire straits’ following the shock move. […]