Christy Galligan The recent reduction in parking spaces outside Scoil Colmcille on Convent Road in Letterkenny, will create mayhem for parents and bus owners alike when schools reopen again. The thought processes behind the engineering feat leaves, I’m sure, anyone with a modicum of common sense, and without an engineering degree, scratching their heads at […]
‘Bridging Borders, Embracing Diversity’
AS part of the Cruinniú na nÓg & Shared Island, Donegal County Council partnered with Scoil Cholmcille and Eglington primary schools to deliver a cross-border, cross-community multi-cultural Arts and Cultural Diversity project. The ‘Bridging Borders, Embracing Diversity’ project aims establishes a cross-border, cross-community arts and cultural diversity programme for two primary schools—one in Donegal and […]
Letterkenny school to receive $10,000 from the Irish American Partnership
A LETTERKENNY school is to receive $10,000 from the Irish American Partnership. The school community of Scoil Cholmcille were delighted to learn that they are to receive the money from the Boston based non-profit organisation. The organisation is dedicated to connecting Irish America and friends of Ireland to their Irish heritage through direct philanthropic giving through their investment in schools, […]
Pupils display their talents at Scór na mBunscoileanna Leitir Ceanainn
Scór na mBunscoileanna was hosted by Scoil Mhuire gan Smal National School in Letterkenny on Thursday. There was some wonderful talent on show throughout the day and the following are the results: Ceol Uirlisí/Instrunental music competition Advertisement 1st Place: Gaelscoil Adhamhnáin 2nd Place: Lurgybrack NS RINCE AONAIR/SOLO DANCING COMPETITION 1st Place: Jack Mac Muirneacháin, Gaelscoil Adhamhnáin. […]
Students from Scoil Cholmcille shortlisted for FÍS Film Awards
Students from Scoil Cholmcille in Letterkenny have been shortlisted for this year’s FÍS Film Awards. The renowned contest which is now in its 18th year, will feature a host of short movies created by primary school children and their teachers across Ireland. This year’s event, hosted by RTE’s Sinead Kennedy is set to take place […]
Thousands of Ukrainians to spend second Christmas in Donegal
BY JEROME HUGHES HAVING fled her war-torn country in October last year, Scoil Cholmcille pupil, Yeva Borodina, has had a difficult childhood but her future is looking brighter. The 10-year-old Ukrainian is about to spend her second Christmas in Letterkenny with her mother, Tetiana. Advertisement Unfortunately for Yeva, her father remains back home in Zaporizhzhia, […]
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 […]
Scoil Cholmcille has one foot in new building
A 14-year wait for a new building is almost at an end for Letterkenny’s Scoil Cholmcille.
‘Government intends to honour commitments to Donegal’
We are taking the responsible step and the only way I can see it working is by Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil coming together.
Scoil Cholmcille wins first prize with interesting WWI project
LAST WEEK Mr Joe Crossan’s fifth class from Scoil Cholmcille, Letterkenny took first place in the annual Donegal Historical Society’s Schools Competition in Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey.