Fourteen Donegal schools awarded Climate Action Summer Works grants

Fourteen schools across County Donegal have been approved for funding under the Climate Action Summer Works Scheme, announced by the Department of Education.

Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher TD welcomed the decision, saying the grants will support essential improvement works, boost energy efficiency, cut carbon emissions and enhance learning environments for pupils and staff.

The schools receiving funding are Scoil Cholmcille (Newtoncunningham), Scoil An Linbh Íosa (Killymard), S.N. na Carraige (Carrick), S.N. Naomh Baoithín (St. Johnston), St. Macartan’s Central School (Bundoran), St. Conal’s (Portnoo), Scoil Mhuire (Glenties), Holy Family National School (Ballyshannon), Crana College (Buncrana), Gairmscoil Chú Uladh (Gaelcholáiste Béal an Átha Móir, An Clochán, Ballinamore), Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada (Árainn Mhór), Magh Ene College (Bundoran), Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola (Falcarragh) and Coláiste Cholmcille (Ballyshannon).

Approved projects include roof replacements, electrical and mechanical upgrades, window replacement programmes and toilet facility improvements, aimed at future‑proofing the schools and reducing operational costs.

Deputy Gallagher noted that schools from all parts of the county benefited, reflecting widespread infrastructure needs, and pledged to continue advocating for schools that were not successful in this round.

Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: Jan van der Wolf / Pexels.