Schools & Education

3D Visuals of the proposed school campus by Kennedy Fitzgerald Architects

Planning decision on Buncrana School Campus pushed back to next year

"Children simply cannot be left on the side of the road"

Over 33k students to attend schools in Donegal

Letterkenny remains Ireland’s cheapest student town.

The demolition of the old Scoil Íosagáin school building is under way. The first phase of the new premises, which can be seen in the background, is complete and ready for its first intake of pupils in September.

End of an era as century-old school building is demolished

School art competition prize-giving in Donegal Castle. PHOTOS: Siobhan McGowan

In Pictures: Red Hugh O’Donnell celebrated in art in Ireland and Spain

Minister Naughton visited Mulroy College, where she met with students, staff and
members of the senior management team

Minister for Education takes guided tour of three Donegal schools

The late Stephen McCahill served in the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers role as well as on the Finance Committee at Donegal ETB

Caitríona Nic Seóin to replace the late Stephen McCahill at Donegal ETB

Vironika Shpyl from Sessiaghoneill NS, Ballybofey, the overall winner in the Road Safety Art Competition. Photo: Gerard McHugh Photography

Winner announced for Donegal’s 2026 Primary School Road Safety Art Competition

Two Donegal Early Years and School Age Care settings selected for masterclass

Letterkenny Educate Together National School is the only multi-denominational school in Donegal

‘Demand for multi-denominational education in Donegal is not currently being met...

The team won the teamwork challenge and robot skills challenge and will now go on to represent Ireland at the world championships

School fundraising to get ‘from rural Donegal to the world stage’

In pictures: Inaugural Donegal schools Battle of the Bands

The reversal ensures that all schools reviewed by the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) and allocated additional SNA resources will receive them in full

Donegal schools to maintain SNA allocation for 2026/27 academic year

Keadue National School are holding a meeting to design the future of the school

Keadue National School holding community meeting to plan for future

The new classrooms will be located at PCC Falcarragh and Scoil Naomh Chaitríona, Ballyshannon

New special classrooms approved for two schools in Donegal

Scoil Cholmcille Letterkenny won the Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking Drama at the FÍS Film Awards in 2024

Donegal primary schools shortlisted for 20th Annual FÍS Film Awards
The schools and movies from Donegal shortlisted for this year’s event include St Garvan's NS, Drumhalla, Rathmullan for "Silent Movie Magic" and Scoil Cholmcille Letterkenny for "Voices Behind The Mic"
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Of the four winning entries in 2025, Scoil Mhuire, Glenties was the Ulster winner for their submission

Donegal primary schools invited to take part in Coillte photography competition

In pictures: Scoil Aodh Rua agus Nuala pupils shine at Christmas Carol Service

In pictures: Festive fun with Christmas Carol singing in Donegal Town

Built in 1906, St Eunan’s College is an all-boys Catholic Secondary School, located in Letterkenny

‘People are learning in absolutely unacceptable conditions’ at St Eunan’s Colleg...

In pictures: Saint Eunan's College Junior Awards honours student achievements

L-R: Daithi McColgan, Lisa Wilson, Daisy Keeper, Liam og Mc Closkey, Jack Lannon, Keren Mckean, Matthew Bonner, Aimee Jinks, Jessica Westman, Molly Scanlon, Anna Lowry from Royal and Prior Raphoe

Donegal students attend showcase for participation in cross-border project

In pictures: Finn Valley College captures Donegal spirit with album launch

All winners of the 2025 Europe Direct Soapbox Public Speaking competition with the judges. Photos: Paul McGuckin

Students set ‘brilliant’ standard at public speaking competition in Letterkenny

Transition Year students to take part in Focus Ireland sleep out at Scoil Mhuire

Inishowen schools to raise homelessness awareness with school sleep out

With traffic volumes set to rise sharply as schools reopen, the RSA is reminding drivers to be aware of of their responsibility.

24 children seriously injured or killed on Donegal roads in last five years, rep...

Students of St Eunans NS Laghey celebrated completing The Future Well Kids Programme with Abbott. Photo: Christina J Irwin

St Eunan’s NS Laghey students learn to shape healthier lives with Abbott
Future Well Kids, designed by Abbott, is an innovative programme designed to inspire children to adopt healthy habits to live healthier, fuller lives
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Students from St Conal’s NS Portnoo, Narin, are pictured enjoying a cookery session as part of Tesco Ireland’s newest school programme, Stronger Starts Cooks

Tesco Ireland launches Stronger Starts Cooks programme in Portnoo primary school

The annual payment helps with the cost of school clothing and footwear.

More than 5,000 Donegal families to receive Back-to-School Allowance next month

Martin Gallagher (Chairperson of the Donegal Education Support Centre) and Kieran Mc Taggart (Director) outside the new premises

Donegal Education Support Centre announces relocation to Letterkenny

Kieran Mc Taggart, Director of the Donegal Education Support Centre and Jennifer Tedstone teacher at Scoil Isoagáin and Ficheall Area Coordinator Donegal

Calling all primary schools to make the move to chess

31 Donegal schools collected saved over 50,000 batteries as part of WEEE Irelands battery recycling competition, Photographer: Andres Poveda Photography.

Donegal schools save 51,900 used batteries in school recycling competition

Caolan Caulfield, Jason Harkin, Ricardo Nobrega-Diver, Ronan Harkin, Michael Mc Carron, Kevin Lynch, Deaglan Lynch, Shayne Gillespie, Jack Cardin after getting their results

Caroline Doherty happy with how Moville students performed in the Leaving Cert

Students enjoying Engineering camps at ATU Donegal

ATU host successful mechanical and electronic engineering camp

Donegal Road Safety Working Group release guidelines on a safe return to school

Donegal Road Safety Working Group release guidance on road safety as schools reo...

Top-achieving LCA students, Grace Lynch and Ryley McDermott, who both earned distinctions with Ms Anderson and Mr McGuinness

Crana College principal proud of his students after Leaving Cert results

Anastazja Malon and Patrick Coleman with principals Rosaleen Grant and Evelyn McLoughlin

Leaving Certificate delight for Buncrana students

Students at Gairmscoil Chú Uladh took part in CPR 4 Schools award run by the Irish Heart Foundation

Donegal school to receive award from the Irish Heart Foundation

Blue star programme pupils

Primary school teachers in Donegal, it’s time to register for the Blue Star Prog...

Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí have announced Eoghan Ó Gráda as its new Principal

New principal appointed to Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí in Donegal Town

In pictures: Official opening of new playground at Scoil an Linbh Íosa, Killymar...

Donegal students to be recognised for their grá of the Gaeilge

In pictures: Robertson NS Stranorlar presentations and graduations

In pictures: Primary Schools Drama Festival at Ballybofey's Balor Theatre

Magh Ene Bundoran College Notes

Back to school: Tips to return to a regular routine

Back to school: Tips to return to a regular routine

Over 60 years of dedicated service given by Magh Ene College, Bundoran retirees

Photos: Bundoran and Ballyshannon Junior Cert celebrations

Schools Gallery Special: Donegal students attending special Road Safety Road Sho...

After two years of virtual exhibitions, the wait is finally over as Ireland’s biggest and brightest showcase for young STEM talent returns to an in-person event in Dublin between 10-14 January 2023.

BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition to return in person in 2023

Down Memory Lane March 2007 Donegal Democrat visits Niall Mor National School K...

National Gallery of Ireland

Donegal return for National Gallery outreach programme

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Abbey Vocational School Prom, Donegal Town (2014)

Dundalk parents reminded of deadline for payment of School Transport Scheme

School Transport update

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Crana College Annual Formal (2014)

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Moville Community College Formal (2014)

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