By Dionne Meehan THE principal of St Eunan’s College in Letterkenny has urged the public to highlight the lack of progress made on the school’s long-awaited extension to canvassers ahead of the general election. Currently educating over 1,000 students, principal Damien McCroary said the school is “bursting at the seams”. Advertisement Equipped with only one […]
Support today’s fundraising day for the Irish Wheelchair Association
The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is calling on Donegal to support their Annual Fundraising Day which takes place across the country today (Thursday). IWA is dedicated to supporting people with disabilities in communities at a local and national level, helping people live a life full of choice, freedom, and joy. The charity relies on donations […]
Minister for Education to visit Donegal today
By Dionne Meehan MINISTER for Education, Norma Foley, is set to visit a number of locations throughout the county today. First, the Minister will visit Scoil Íosagáin in Buncrana before attending the opening of Errigal College’s new modular building in Letterkenny. Advertisement The temporary modular building adds another seven new classrooms to Errigal College. The […]
AIB Future Sparks award for St. Eunan’s College
St. Eunan’s College, Letterkenny has won a top prize at the inaugural AIB Future Sparks School Impact Awards. The awards, celebrating schools that give back to the community, took place in Croke Park on Wednesday, having received a staggering 123 submissions from 103 schools across the country. Transition Year students at St. Eunan’s College initiated […]
St. Eunan’s College to proudly present ‘Nothing Gold Can Stay’ at An Grianán
St Eunan’s College Drama Group has proudly unveiled their latest theatrical masterpiece, ‘Nothing Gold Can Stay,’ which will take to the stage at An Grianán Theatre on Wednesday, April 24. An enthralling adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s iconic novel, ‘The Outsiders’, it’s directed by Daniel Nelis and Rachael McShane, adapted for the stage by Tommy McIntyre. […]
Students pen letter to Minister over delay in new school building
STUDENTS of St Eunan’s College in Letterkenny have taken their fight for a new school building straight to the Minister of Education and skills this week after penning a letter raising major concerns over the delays in construction. The letter to Minister Norma Foley TD describes the current school facilities as ‘simply not adequate’ to […]
St Eunan’s College raise money for the Creeslough Fund
STUDENTS and staff from St Eunan’s College in Letterkenny have presented the proceeds of a number of fundraising initiatives to the Creeslough Fund. Ray Mackey, Chair of the Irish Red Cross, visited the school to accept the €1740 raised to support those impacted by last year’s explosion that killed ten people. The money was raised […]
Inspirational Tommy expresses his emotions in new exhibition
By Róise Collins LETTERKENNY man Tommy Halligan is elated to launch his first ever art exhibition in Charley’s Café, Letterkenny this Monday, October 9. A once bustling businessman, Tommy’s career was put on hold when he received a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis at only 36 years old. Advertisement The chronic disease of the central nervous system has […]
Pavement repairs underway at St Eunan’s College
REPAIRS to uneven paving outside St Eunan’s College got underway last week in advance of pupils returning to school for the new term. Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh welcomed the work to allow the gateway pavement to be reopened making the whole area safer for students entering and exiting the school. Council Roads Engineer David McIlwaine advised […]
Letterkenny man appointed as new Director of the Donegal Education Support Centre
LETTERKENNY man Kieran Mc Taggart has been appointed as the new Director of the Donegal Education Support Centre by the Minister of Education, Norma Foley. The Centre provides quality professional and personal development courses for teachers and educators at a local, regional and national level. Kieran is from Glencar Letterkenny and is a former student […]