Harris due in Donegal on Monday


Minister Simon Harris will visit County Donegal on Monday to undertake various official duties. Commencing his trip with an engagement at the Atlantic Technological University’s Killybegs Campus in the morning, the minister is expected to announce funding. Following this, he will travel to ATU Letterkenny to unveil new initiatives in the afternoon, Donegal News understands.


Killybegs ATU campus to deliver new apprenticeships


Donegal TD Thomas Pringle has welcomed the announcement of funding to support electrician apprenticeships at the Killybegs campus of Atlantic Technological University (ATU). Education Minister Simon Harris this week announced €17 million in capital funding in response to the growing demand for apprenticeships in the higher education sector. The funding will be distributed across four […]


Cathaoirleach praises signing of updated memorandum of understanding as ‘significant’


CATHAOIRLEACH of Donegal County Council has praised the signing of the updated education memorandum of understanding (MOU) as an important cross-border step forward for the north west. Cllr Martin Harley was one of a number of delegates at a meeting of the North West Strategic Growth Partnership at An Grianan Hotel in Burt. Welcoming the signing of the updated MOU, he […]


Donegal student awarded Maynooth University scholarship


Former Crana College student Leah Gillespie’s significant performance in the Leaving Certificate 2023 has been acknowledged and celebrated by Maynooth University. A first year student in the BEd Bachelor of Education – Froebel Primary Teaching degree, Leah is one of over 70 Maynooth University Entrance Scholars, each having achieved 575 points or more in their […]


Green Light for Major Extension of Glenswilly NS


GLENSWILLY National School has been given the green light for their long-awaited extension, it has been announced today. Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh has announced that the school has received approval to tender for the contractor to redevelop the school and build five new classrooms. “It is an honour to be the Minister […]


Individual fulfilment for all at Strabane Academy


STRABANE Academy is a controlled, co-educational and non-denominational grammar school. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome all children, regardless of religion, race, or social background. We are proud of the diversity of our pupils and seek to be inclusive in all our activities. Our caring ethos, pastoral activities and induction programme provide […]


Another €32 million invested by JP McManus


  JP McManus, has announced he will invest a further €32 million into third level education across the country, North and South. Donegal school leavers will continue to benefit from the scholarship scheme following the announcement. JP McManus originally contributed €32 million in 2008 to the All Ireland Scholarships. The additional investment announced today will extend the […]


OECD report should act as wake-up call on Education cuts – McConalogue


Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Education and Skills Charlie McConalogue has reacted to the latest education study by the OECD. The report found that the proportion of young people in Ireland who are unemployed and not in education or training programmes is higher than in other developed countries.