Fianna Fáil councillor Donal Coyle is the new chairperson of Donegal ETB. He was elected at today’s meeting of the board in Letterkenny, and replaces Cllr. Michael McBride who has served his year in the chair. Advertisement Cllr Coyle’s party colleague Cllr Rena Donaghey is the new vice-chairperson, replacing outgoing vice-chairperson, Patsy McVicar. […]
Over 29,000 students availed of Donegal ETB Courses in 2022
Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) has published its 2022 Annual Report, outlining the wide range of services and activities it delivered throughout the last year. Despite the ongoing pandemic restrictions that continued into part of 2022, over 29,200 students availed of its post-primary, Further Education and Training (FET), outdoor education and training and music […]
New Principal appointed to Finn Valley College
Donegal ETB has announced the appointment of Mr Séan McFadden as the new Principal of Finn Valley College in Stranorlar, effective from 1 January 2024. Séan replaces Mr Alan Thompson who is taking up the position of Principal of the Abbey Vocational School in Donegal Town, also in January 2024. Originally from Gaoth Dobhair, Séan […]
Leaving cert results will be released tomorrow
TOMORROW is a big day for thousands of pupils across the county who are waiting patiently on their Leaving Certificate results. The Leaving Certificate 2023 results will be available on the Candidate Self Service Portal (CCSP) at 10am tomorrow morning, Friday, August 25. Principal of Deele College, Raphoe Mr Joe Boyle said students will get their results on the online […]
School principals say they will prioritise vaping concerns
By Diarmaid Doherty SECONDARY schools in Donegal will aim to prioritise the growing problem of vaping among pupils once the new school year resumes in September, a meeting of Donegal ETB has been told. It comes after principals of Donegal ETB secondary schools were consulted on the worrying trends of vaping among young people in […]
Difficulties of Leaving Cert maths highlighted
By Diarmaid Doherty THE difficulty of this year’s Leaving Certificate higher-level maths paper one was highlighted at this week’s meeting of Donegal ETB. Martin Gormley, Director of Schools at Donegal ETB, said the state exams had gone well and most pupils and staff members seemed happy. However, maths paper one, which was sat by students on […]
Donegal County Council and Donegal ETB Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Donegal County Council and Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further develop their capacities to achieve their respective missions through enhanced cooperation. It is significant for the development of Donegal and the broader North West region as it leverages the existing close working relationship between Donegal County […]
Cross-border option to be considered for new Lifford Youthreach facility
By Diarmaid Doherty TALKS are underway to find new cross-border accommodation for the Youthreach programme in Lifford as efforts get underway to keep the much needed facility in the local area. The training centre which is located on Lifford’s Diamond is to close after more than 20 years. Advertisement The current building is no longer […]
Vaping a massive problem in Donegal schools – claim
SECONDARY school principals in Donegal are to be asked to have their say in a discussion on the growing trend of ‘vaping’ among young people in the county. The practice is now widespread among teenagers all over the country and at a meeting in Donegal this week, it was claimed that more and more young […]
Major plans for €15 million school campus
BY DIARMAID DOHERTY HE principal of Errigal College in Letterkenny has said exciting plans to develop a new €15m state-of-the-art school campus are a massive boost for education in the town. Mr Danny McFadden said the development could be completed by 2026 and when finished, will completely transform school life at Errigal College. Advertisement “It’s […]