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Errigal College has opened an innovative Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) and coding lab, sponsored by Optum Ireland and UK. A five-year partnership with Optum has enabled the school to create a bespoke lab within an existing computer classroom which will serve to further promote STEM and coding, particularly amongst female students. The […]
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Errigal College has a long history of contributing to the Society of St Vincent de Paul’s Christmas hamper appeal over the last twenty years. Normally at this time of year, the school would be busy collecting, sorting and packing food donations from students and staff for the annual hamper drive which has seen thousands of […]
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Donegal ETB has appointed Mr Danny McFadden as the new Principal of Errigal College in Letterkenny. Mr McFadden will replace Mr Charlie Cannon who is retiring at the end of December after almost forty years with Donegal ETB, thirty-five years in Errigal College and eight years as Principal in the College. Errigal College has a […]
On Thursday 4th October Errigal College Transition Year (TY) students Chloe Coyle, Reme Quill, Danny McGahey and Mark People’s, along with their teacher Mr David McHale, attended a mental health summit called HEADSTRONG. The aim of HEADSTRONG is to reduce the stigma and stereotypes surrounding mental health issues. HEADSTRONG is an evidenced-based schools programme pioneered […]
On Wednesday last, 12 September, the now annual Cycle Against Suicide Ambassador Schools’ Awards ceremony was held at the honourable society of King’s Inns, Dublin. These awards recognised the immense efforts of 99 schools around the island of Ireland who have completed the Ambassador Schools’ Programme, and became actively involved in mental health promotion. The […]
Looking for a safe and fun 5k to participate in Letterkenny? Look no further than Errigal College’s upcoming 5k which takes place entirely in the grounds of St Conal’s and the Town Park, offering participants a run that is perfect for families and competitive runners alike. This year’s run takes place on Tuesday 24 April […]
Staff from four Donegal ETB schools, who are participating in the Junior Cycle Coding in Action initiative, recently attended an intensive training workshop in the Intel Ireland Campus in Leixlip, Co. Kildare on 27 January. The Junior Cycle Coding in Action initiative is a collaboration between Intel Ireland, Lero (the Irish Software Research Centre) and […]
Next Wednesday, ahead of EU Code Week 2017, Donegal ETB will host a Coding Initiative cluster day for staff from four of its schools to support them in rolling out cutting edge teaching in the area of coding. In 2016, two of Donegal ETB’s schools, the Abbey Vocational School in Donegal Town and Crana College […]
We were delighted to welcome the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland, Mr Ryszard Sarkowicz to our Letterkenny school Errigal College Letterkenny last Friday to meet with our Chief Executive Anne McHugh. The meeting was coordinated by Errigal College teacher, Robert Fabisiak, and was chaired by the Principal, Charlie Cannon. The Ambassador, Mr Ryszard Sarkowicz, […]
Donegal ETB is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Charlie Cannon as Principal of Errigal College in a permanent capacity with immediate effect. Charlie has been employed with Donegal ETB (former Donegal VEC) since 1982, starting his teaching career in Carrick Vocational School and later on a shared basis with Gairmscoil Chú Uladh. He is […]