Category Archives: Administrative Office

New Deputy Principal Appointed to Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, Árainn Mhór Island

Caroline McCauley, Deputy Principal, Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, Arranmore Island, standing in front of a Donegal ETB banner.

Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) has announced the appointment of Ms Caroline McCauley as the new Deputy Principal of Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada on Oileán Árainn Mhór. She replaces Mr Daniel Doherty who retired at the end of the last school year. Established in 1990, Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada has been a cornerstone of the local […]

Cllr Donal Coyle Elected Chairperson of Donegal Education and Training Board

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Cllr Donal Coyle was elected Chairperson of Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) at its meeting on 1 October. Parents representative Geoffrey Browne was elected Deputy Chairperson. Twenty-one representatives have been appointed to the Board of the largest education and training provider in the county which is made up of twelve elected representatives, two staff, […]

Back to School … with a new name, crest and uniform!

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Students at one Inishowen school returned to school this week and to a new school name, crest and uniform. Coláiste Eoghain was formerly known as Coláiste Chineál Eoghain, but, with a new school building on the horizon, the students, staff, parents and wider school community decided earlier this year to update their school name, crest […]

Donegal ETB Chief Executive Congratulates Leaving Cert Students on their Results

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The Chief Executive of Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB), Anne McHugh, has congratulated students receiving their Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied and LCVP results today. Donegal ETB manages fifteen of Co Donegal’s 27 post-primary schools and is a joint trustee for the eight Community and Comprehensive schools in the county. Speaking earlier, Donegal ETB […]

2024-2025 Further Education and Training Prospectus Published

Donegal ETB’s Further Education and Training (FET) Service has published its new FET Prospectus for the incoming academic year, 2024-2025, which includes several exciting new courses starting across the county. The Prospectus provides detailed information on over 125 full and part-time courses in a diverse range of areas from Levels 1-6, many of which are […]

Future North West Conference 2024

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On Wednesday 29 May 2024, Ulster University hosted a joint conference between the Centre for Cross Border Studies and the North West Tertiary Education Cluster. The focus of the conference was very much around the future and what desirable transformation could be achieved for Ireland and Northern Ireland via more coherent planning. Celebrating its 25th […]

New Deputy Principal Appointed to Moville Community College

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Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) has announced the appointment of Ms Sue Donaghy as a new Deputy Principal of Moville Community College. The school is one of three post-primary schools in Inishowen under the management of Donegal ETB and has a school population of over 600 students. Originally from Carndonagh, Sue obtained a business […]

New Principal Appointed to Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, Arranmore Island

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Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) has announced the appointment of Ms Derval Newman as the new Principal of Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada on Oileán Árainn Mhór from September 2024. She will replace Ms Mary Doherty who retires at the end of this school year. Established in 1990, Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada has been a cornerstone of […]

Crana College Wins Inaugural Donegal ETB Schools Debate Forum

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The inaugural Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) Debate Forum Cup has been won by Crana College in Buncrana, while Deele College, Raphoe took the honours in the Plate Competition. The debating event for Donegal ETB schools occurred in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Letterkenny on Tuesday 12 March. Teams from eight schools battled it […]

New Deputy Principal Appointed to Mulroy College, Milford

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Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) has announced the appointment of Mr David McHale as the new Deputy Principal of Mulroy College. He replaces Mr Séan McFadden who has taken up the post of Principal of Finn Valley College in Stranorlar. David joins the existing management team of Principal Fiona Temple and Deputy Principal Amanda […]