19 schools in Donegal are to benefit from over €172,000 in STEM grants.
Two post primary schools and 17 primary schools are among 531 schools nationwide that will share a total of €4.7 million.
The STEM grant scheme aims to empower schools to provide the required STEM education to all students.
Welcoming the funding announcement, Minister Charlie McConalogue says such subjects play a key role in helping stuents develop valuable skills that they can use in diverse sectors.