Donegal ETB Welcomes Signing of Construction Contract for New Apprenticeship Academy in Letterkenny

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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 […]

Enterprise Day for Schools Makes Welcome Return

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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 […]

Mulroy College, Milford, Opens State-of-the-Art STEM Lab and Makerspace

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A brand-new STEM Lab and Makerspace has been opened by Mulroy College in Milford. The provision of the state-of-the-art facility, designed to inspire creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), was made possible through the generous support of Mowi Ireland. The school also launched a brand new website, https://mulroycollege.ie/, at […]

New Manager Appointed to Donegal ETB Music Service

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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. […]

Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada Celebrates 35 Years of Education on Árainn Mhór Island

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Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada on Árainn Mhór Island celebrated its 35th birthday with the official opening of a new garden and the launch of a new website and parents’ app on Thursday, 11 September last. Named after Dr Eugene McDermott who spearheaded the action committee that pursued the setting up of the school, the Donegal Education […]

Errigal College Students Selected to Represent Ireland at Prestigious STEM Event in Brussels

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For the second time in three years, Errigal College, Letterkenny, has been selected to represent Ireland on the European stage at a major STEM event. Four 5th Year students, Angel, Francine, Grace and Sabrina, will travel to Brussels this October to take part in the Women and Girls in STEM Final. The Women and Girls […]

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 […]

2025-2026 Further Education and Training Prospectus Published

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Donegal ETB’s Further Education and Training (FET) Service has published its new FET Prospectus for the incoming academic year, 2025-2026, which includes a number of new courses starting across the county. The Prospectus provides detailed information on almost 80 full and part-time courses in a diverse range of areas from Levels 3-6, many of which […]