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Technological University could be a reality by January 2022

LYIT president Paul Hannigan says preparatory work has continued behind the scenes, and he believes Letterkenny, Sligo and Galway-Mayo Institutes of Technology will be in a position to lodge a formal application by the end of this year. He says there is a clear process for assessing that application, and it’s reasonable to hope that […]

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Leaving, Cert, Results

Leaving Cert students will see teachers’ assessments

Leaving Cert Students will receive their teachers’ estimated marks a week after receiving their official calculated grades next month. According to the Irish Times, students won’t immediately see the extent to which their grades have been adjusted by an algorithm. It comes after almost 40 percent of grades were downgraded in the UK resulting in

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Covid-19 restrictions being tightened as number of cases grows

Indoor gatherings will be limited to six people from three different households in new measures to be announced by the government. It’s after a meeting of the cabinet. A far more significant cabinet meeting than perhaps many were expecting, with one government source saying that not all were happy with the recommendations from NPHET. The

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More Covid-19 restrictions could be on the cards in the North

The Stormont Executive will meet on Thursday to decide if pandemic restrictions need to be reintroduced in Northern Ireland. Health officials there are warning of a “strong and striking increase” in Covid-19 infections. 41 more people have tested positive for the coronavirus in the North, and one more patient with the disease has died. The

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Work to start on LYIT extension in the first quarter of 2021

Letterkenny Institute of Technology says the new facilities to be built on the campus will support government policy to enhance capacity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, and provide the Institute with the physical infrastructure to support students in a modern, purpose-built environment. Construction is set to begin in the first quarter of next year.

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Still not enough North South cooperation in Covid battle – Scally

A leading public health professor believes there is still not enough North South Co-operation in the battle against Covid-19. Dr Gabriel Scally, Professor of Health at the University of Bristol also believes significant investment is needed in the reopening of schools. He told today’s Nine til Noon Show that while more clarity on the Government’s

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County Chairman appeals to Donegal diaspora to support Win Your House in Dublin Draw

Donegal GAA County Board Chairman, Mick McGrath, is appealing to Donegal GAA supporters from all corners of the globe to support the Win Your House in Dublin Draw which will help complete the €6.5 million Donegal GAA Centre in Convoy. Last month the draw committee restarted selling the €100 tickets for the monster draw which

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Prudential Financial issues statement in response to Pramerica job fears

In response to concerns raised yesterday over fears job cuts were to be announced at Pramerica in Letterkenny, the company says it regularly evaluates strategic opportunities for its businesses and operations, including internationally. A conference call was held yesterday afternoon with employees. In a statement Prudential Financial also say they do not comment on potential

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Full Cabinet meeting to take place today to discuss NPHET recommendations

A full meeting of the Cabinet will take place today to discuss recommendations made by the National Public Health Emergency Team. The advice will include plans for older and vulnerable people to limit their time outdoors again, while indoor family gatherings will be reduced to just six, according to the Irish Independent. It comes after

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North’s Education Minister announces u-turn on A-Level grading

The North’s Education Minister has announced a u-turn on the controversial grading of A-Levels. Thousands of students across the region were marked down due to an algorithm used by the exams regulator, with some missing out on a University place. Peter Weir has now confirmed that students will be awarded the higher of the grade

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Two clerical changes announced in Raphoe diocese

Two clerical changes have been announced in the Diocese of Raphoe by Bishop Alan McGuckian. Dr Niall Coll returns to the diocese after spending 19 years lecturing in Belfast to become Parish Priest in Ballintra, while MOnsignor Kevin Gillespie, administrator of St Eunan’s Cathedral will also become administrator in Glenswilly and Templedouglas. Meanwhile, Rev Jonathan

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Weir under pressure to resolve A-Level results controversy

Foyle MLA Karen Mullan has welcomed the Education Minister Peter Weir’s announcement that grading of GCSE exams will be based solely on teacher assessments, and has urged him to bring forward solutions to the A-Level grading crisis. Ms Mullan, a member of the Stormont Education Committee says the professional judgment of teachers should be respected

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