Gaeilge
Magh Éne College teacher Yvonne Higgins-Vallely, is playing a key-role in supporting the development of science education across Ireland following the publication of her new Leaving Cert Biology book, Evolution. Published by Gill Education, the textbook comes at a key time for schools as teachers and students adapt to major changes in the revised Leaving […]
04
Jun
Jun
The Little Angels School in Letterkenny has been nominated for the prestigious Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Public Choice Award 2026. It is one of forty-four nominations and the only school included in this 2026 search for Ireland’s favourite building or public space. Designed by award-winning Irish architectural practice, McGarry Ní Éanaigh […]
Administrative Office, Mulroy College
Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton, T.D. visits Mulroy College
22
May
May
Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton, T.D., visited Mulroy College in Milford today, Friday, 22 May, where she met with students, staff, and members of the senior management team of Mulroy College to witness first-hand the urgent need for significant improvements to the school’s buildings and facilities. Ms Fiona Temple, Principal of Mulroy College, […]
Administrative Office, Further Education & Training
ATU Signs Articulation Agreements with Donegal ETB to Expand Access to Higher Education
01
May
May
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 […]
Achievements
Student Success Celebrated at Awards Night in Buncrana Further Education and Training Centre
25
Mar
Mar
Thirty Further Education and Training (FET) students in the Buncrana area received course certificates at an Awards Night on 24 March, celebrating the exceptional achievements of students who finished NFQ Level 5 courses in 2025. Certificates were presented by the Chairperson of Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB), Cllr Terry Crossan, across a range of […]
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 […]
19
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 […]