Errigal College
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About
Errigal College is a co‑educational secondary school in Letterkenny that delivers the Junior Cycle, Senior Cycle and Leaving Certificate Applied curricula, complemented by a robust Further Education and Training (FET) provision. The college’s educational philosophy centres on enabling every student to reach their full potential through a partnership with parents, underpinned by the values of excellence, care, equality, respect and community. A strong emphasis is placed on digital learning, with a dedicated Digital Learning Strategy, and a broad curriculum that now includes coding, computer science and physical education alongside traditional academic subjects. The campus is undergoing a major expansion funded by €15 million, adding a new 6 600 m² building and recent modular classrooms, specialist SET rooms and modern office spaces. State‑of‑the‑art facilities include a STEM lab and makerspace, extensive sports and music resources, and a 3D virtual tour of the school. Extracurricular provision is wide‑ranging, offering opportunities in sport, the arts and community‑based projects, all designed to develop confidence, teamwork and lifelong learning skills.
History
Errigal College has been a fixture in Letterkenny since 1914, when it first opened on Main Street. Over more than a century the school has grown to serve over 660 pupils from more than 40 nationalities, offering Junior Cycle, Senior Cycle and Leaving Certificate Applied programmes, as well as post‑leaving certificate courses in areas such as Animal Care, Business Studies and Inclusive Education. Recent development includes a €15 million investment for a new 6 600 m² building and the addition of modular classrooms, SET rooms and office space to accommodate up to 750 students.