Category Archives: Administrative Office

Cllr Terry Crossan Elected Chairperson of Donegal ETB

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Cllr Terry Crossan was elected Chairperson of Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) on Monday 08 September. Cllr Declan Meehan was elected Deputy Chairperson. They replace outgoing Chairperson Cllr Donal Coyle and outgoing Deputy Chairperson Patsy McVicar. Donegal ETB is the largest education and training provider in the county. Along with its extensive Further Education […]

New Deputy Principal Appointed to Gairmscoil Chú Uladh

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Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Sinéad Ní Dhochartaigh as the new Deputy Principal of Gairmscoil Chú Uladh in Béal an Átha Móir. She replaces Ms Aoife de Náis, who recently moved to a Deputy Principal post in Coláiste Ailigh in Letterkenny. Originally from Glenfin and a […]

New Deputy Principal Appointed to Coláiste Ailigh, Letterkenny

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Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Aoife De Náis as the new Deputy Principal of Coláiste Ailigh in Letterkenny. Aoife vacates the post as Deputy Principal of Gairmscoil Chú Uladh, which she took up in 2022, having worked there as a Physical Education and Maths Teacher after […]

New €9.8 million GRASP project launched to tackle Green Skills Shortage in cross-border construction sector

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The Green Accelerator Skills Programme (GRASP) – a €9.8 million cross-border initiative designed to address the significant green skills deficit currently present in the cross-border construction sector – has been officially launched. GRASP is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The project brings together a diverse network of […]

Tertiary Education Website for the NW Cross-border Region

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The North West Tertiary Education Cluster (NWTEC) has launched a new one-stop resource for career and learning progression.  The website will support lifelong learners, parents, teachers, career guidance counsellors and employers in the North West cross-border region, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about their future. The website was developed […]

Launch of the North West Digital Employment Pathways Training Hub (NW DEPTH)

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The official launch of the NW DEPTH initiative took place at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) campus in Letterkenny today. This project – supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) – will be led by Atlantic Technological University in partnership with Ulster University, North West Regional College, and Donegal […]

Magh Éne College Wins Donegal ETB Schools Senior Debate Forum

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The annual Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) Senior Debate Forum Cup has been won by Magh Éne College in Bundoran. Crana College in Buncrana took the honours in the Plate competition and Errigal College in Letterkenny won the Rose Bowl competition. Runners up in the event were Deele College, Raphoe in the Cup competition, […]

New Assistant Training Centre Manager Appointed to Gaoth Dobhair Training Centre

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Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) has appointed Mr Aiden Coll to the post of Assistant Training Centre Manager in its Further Education and Training (FET) Service at its Gaoth Dobhair Training Centre. Hailing from Falcarragh, Aidan has worked with Donegal ETB since 2017 as an Electrical Instructor in the Gaoth Dobhair Training Centre, delivering […]

A Christmas Message from Donegal ETB Chief Executive

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As we approach Christmas 2024 my message to our ETB communities is one of gratitude. Across our Schools, Centres and Administrative Offices throughout the county you have contributed in such a meaningful way to the work of Donegal ETB during 2024 and your dedication to our values is clear for all to see. As I […]

Significant Funding for North West Digital Skills

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Funding for the North West Digital Employment Pathway Training Hub (NW DEPTH) initiative was included in a total of €46,064,915 of PEACEPLUS funding announced recently to improve equal access to inclusive and quality services in education, training and lifelong learning in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. This project – supported by the […]