A technical assessment of the proposed site that will accommodate a new build for Scoil Mhuire National School in Milford was carried out on Wednesday by Department of Education officials. Welcoming the development, Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue said it was a significant step in the process of the Milford Mhuire. “I spoke to the Minister […]
School traffic chaos in Letterkenny could continue until the end of the year
By Kate Heaney THE return to schools in Letterkenny this week, particularly around the Convent Road area, saw massive traffic issues at drop-off and collection times. Between the four nearby schools there are well in excess of 3,000 pupils, teachers and assistants entering and exiting the area during a narrow time window each weekday. Advertisement […]
School traffic chaos in Letterkenny
THERE were lengthy delays and heavy traffic in and around Letterkenny’s town schools this week, and the traffic chaos at morning and evening time is likely to continue until the end of the year. Traffic along Convent Road, College Road and Sentry Hill areas was at its worst as children were dropped off in the […]
Parents urged to ensure children are ‘eye-ready’ for the classroom
Parents have been urged to ensure that their children’s eyesight is classroom ready – as families gear up for the full return to school and homework this week. Optometrists have warned that poor eyesight can affect learning and lead to behavioural difficulties in the classroom – and if parents have any concern they should bring […]
Youth Art Exhibition creates powerful platform for young people to explore mental health
Young people from secondary schools and Youthreachs across Donegal have collaborated to encourage young people to explore their mental health through art by taking part a new exhibition hosted by Jigsaw in partnership with Mind your Melon. From the 21st of January to the 2nd of February, the entries were featured in public exhibition at […]
Campaign calling for slower speeds outside school gates
This year, the Donegal Road Safety Working Group are focusing on the need for slower speeds outside school gates. On October 23 and 24, members of the Donegal Road Working Group, in the company of An Garda Síochána, will be highlighting the need for reduced speed at four schools across the county: Kilbarron NS, Ballyshannon, […]
Glenswilly School celebrates 50 years of education
GLENSWILLY National School will celebrate 50 years of providing education on Saturday with an invitation to pupils old and new to come along and catch up with old friends and see the changes which have happened over the past five decades. Principal Joe Gallinagh issued the call for former class mates to come along and […]
Leaving and Junior Cert exams start today
ALMOST 5,000 students in Donegal will start their exams this morning at 9.30am. Both Junior and Leaving Cert students will sit English paper One this morning. Nationally, a record 135,000 pupils have registered to sit the exams. Advertisement
Scoil Cholmcille officially open new primary school campus
HUNDREDS gathered at Letterkenny’s Scoil Cholmcille on Wednesday for the official opening of its new multi-million euro campus. In attendance was School Principal Padraig Cannon, Bishop Alan McGuckian, Former Minister for Education Deputy Joe McHugh, Chairman of the Board of Management Pascal Blake, Letterkenny Mayor Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly, Municipal County Councillors, board members, staff members […]
Further calls for safety measures at Letterkenny school
PARENTS have spoken of how they have to drive a 300-yard distance from their home to drop their children off at a Letterkenny school because it is not safe to walk the short stretch. Fresh calls were made this week by parents, grandparents and the principal of Lurgybrack National School for greater safety measures to be rolled […]