McHugh says 27 schools in Sligo, Donegal will get money for summer works
Twenty-seven schools across the counties of Sligo and Donegal will receive part of a 40 million euro investment in the summer works project for 2019. In Donegal 16 Primary Schools and 4 Secondary schools will receive funding while in Sligo 7 Primary Schools and 3 secondary schools have been included.…
64% of students from Sligo likely to go to college
A new study shows on average 64% of students from Sligo are likely to go to college. The Irish Times Feeder supplement shows Sligo Grammar School had the highest number of students progressing on to third level from the county, with 89% attending college or university. In Donegal, 76% of…
School PE and computer grants for Donegal; none for Sligo or Leitrim
New grants are being allocated for schools in County Donegal that will be offering new Leaving Certificate courses in computer science and physical education. However, no school in either Sligo or Leitrim is getting any of the grants. The six schools in Donegal which will benefit from grants for the…
Bishop says children of many faiths welcomed in Catholic schools
A Catholic bishop in the north west says part of the Catholic ethos is one of respect and inclusivity for all. Bishop of Elphin Diocese Kevin Doran was speaking to Ocean FM News following an agreement by the cabinet yesterday on changes that would make it illegal for Catholic primary…
Calls for Minister to see first-hand schools like Coláiste na gCeithre Máistrí
There are calls for the Minister for Education to see first hand some of the urgent work that needs to be done at schools in south Donegal. The case of Colaiste na gCeithre Maistri in Donegal is especially urgent. The Gaelscoil in Donegal town has no school building at all…
An expensive time as schools and colleges reopen
Parents and students are being urged to look at ways they can reduce their back to school and back to college costs. Buying second hand books, considering ‘digs’ for accommodation and other measures can be used to try and ease the financial burden. It’s emerged today that parents of…
Schools get funding under Summer Works Scheme
A number of schools in the region will benefit from the Department of Education’s Summer Works Scheme. The scheme provides for major improvements and will provide for mechanical, sanitation and roof upgrades. The schools in Sligo include Cloghogue National School in Castlebaldwin; Naomh Iosef, Templeboy; Scoil Ursula, Strandhill Road, Sligo;…