Gaeilge
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has officially signed articulation agreements with Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB). This collaboration will allow widening access to higher education across the region. These articulation agreements provide learners in Further Education and Training (FET) with advanced entry routes from QQI Level 6 awards directly into Year 2 of selected undergraduate […]
Category Archives: Administrative Office
18
Mar
Mar
The annual Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) Senior Debate Forum Cup has been won by Errigal College in Letterkenny. Crana College in Buncrana took the honours in the Plate competition, and St Catherine’s Vocational School in Killybegs won the Rose Bowl competition. The debating event for Donegal ETB schools took place on Wednesday, 18 […]
Administrative Office
North West Learning City Region relaunched in landmark cross-border education partnership
05
Mar
Mar
UNESCO designation expands to include Donegal as leaders commit to widening lifelong learning opportunities across the region Community leaders, educators and civic representatives gathered at Ulster University’s Derry~Londonderry campus to mark the relaunch of the North West Learning City Region, a major milestone in cross-border collaboration and lifelong learning. The move builds on the existing […]
Administrative Office, Finn Valley College
New Deputy Principal Appointed to Finn Valley College, Stranorlar
05
Feb
Feb
Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) has appointed Ms Ashlean McGeehan as the new Deputy Principal of Finn Valley College in Stranorlar. She replaces retiring Deputy Principal, Ms Kathleen Boland. Originally from Ballybofey, Ashlean previously taught in Magh Éne College in Bundoran before moving to Finn Valley College in 2011. She holds a Bachelor of […]
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Dec
Dec
As we approach Christmas 2025, I would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the entire ETB community, across our schools, centres, and administrative offices, whose commitment and professionalism have contributed in such a meaningful way to the work of Donegal ETB throughout the year. Our three pillars, led by our Directors Ciaran O’Brien (Further Education […]
Administrative Office, Uncategorised
Donegal Education and Training Board to Assume Patronage of the Little Angels School
18
Dec
Dec
Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) has confirmed that it is currently engaged in a process, in collaboration with the Department of Education and Youth and the Little Angels Association, to transfer the patronage of the Little Angels School, a special school located in Knocknamona, Letterkenny, to Donegal ETB. This development follows constructive discussions between […]
Administrative Office
Donegal ETB Calls on Parents to Participate in Primary Schools Survey and Have Their Say on the Future of Primary Education
18
Nov
Nov
The release of a nationwide survey to all parents of children aged 0-12 by the Department of Education and Youth has been welcomed by Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB). The survey, https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-education/campaigns/primary-school-survey/, aims to assess the appetite amongst parents for multi-denominational, co-educational, and Irish-medium education. Education and Training Boards, the patrons of Community National […]
Administrative Office, Apprenticeships
Donegal ETB Welcomes Signing of Construction Contract for New Apprenticeship Academy in Letterkenny
15
Oct
Oct
Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) welcomes the signing of the construction contract between Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and Boyle Construction for the development of a new Apprenticeship Academy in Letterkenny. The building, which spans over 1,600 square metres together with an additional external compound and associated parking, will accommodate more than 200 apprentices annually. The […]
08
Oct
Oct
Donegal Education and Training Board’s Enterprise Day for post-primary students from across the county makes a welcome return after a five-year break, on Wednesday 22 October next. The aim of the day, which takes place in Atlantic Technological University’s Letterkenny campus, is to introduce the concept of entrepreneurship in a fun way to young people […]
Administrative Office, Donegal Music Education Partnership
New Manager Appointed to Donegal ETB Music Service
18
Sep
Sep
Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr John McIvor as the new Manager of its music service, Donegal Music Education Partnership (DMEP). This follows the departure of its previous manager Martin McGinley last year. Originally from Letterkenny, John previously worked as the project administrator with the music service. […]