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. […]
Donegal ETB calls on Government to tackle inequalities
Representatives from Donegal ETB met with members of the Oireachtas to highlight their concerns.
Donegal ETB supporting Ireland-France academic links
DONEGAL Education and Training Board (ETB) is making efforts to strengthen academic ties between Ireland and France, and to increase travel opportunities for Irish and French students. More than 80 participants from 15 French academic regions and 15 Irish ETBs came together in Dublin this week for the ‘France-Ireland Symposium on Vocational Education Training.’ A […]
Donegal ETB’s term comes to an end after five years
By Dionne Meehan THE last Donegal Education and Training Board meeting of the term took place in the Radisson Hotel in Letterkenny last week. From the pandemic to the war in Ukraine, it has been a very busy five years for the ETB with many challenges to overcome. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News, Cllr […]
Education Minister opens new modular buildings at Errigal College
Minister for Education, Norma Foley, T.D., officially opened Errigal College’s new modular buildings in Windyhall, Letterkenny today. Earlier, the Minister was in Buncrana where she visited Scoil Íosagáin. She will also pay a visit to St. Eunan’s College in Letterkenny while she will also take time to meet some of the Fianna Fáil councillors and […]
Donegal Tweed takes centre stage at The Wonder of Weave event in Edinburgh
THE story of Donegal Tweed and its connections with Scotland and Scottish Tweed took centre stage at a special event in Edinburgh hosted by the Irish Consulate Service in association with Donegal County Council. Over 100 people attended the event that aimed to celebrate the long standing connections between Ireland and Scotland. The event took […]
Donegal adult educators demand equal pay during Dublin protest
Those delivering adult education programmes in Donegal are demanding more pay and yesterday joined a national protest outside Dáil Éireann calling for the same conditions as their post-primary counterparts. The protest moved from Leinster House to the Department of Further and Higher Education on St Stephen’s Green where teachers from across the country, including Donegal, […]