For many, it seems hard to believe that the Ballyshannon Irish Language National School - Gaelscoil Éirne - is celebrating 20 years in existence. From the early days of local campaigning and public meetings, the school doors officially opened in September 2002 and has enriched numerous young people of the South Donegal and West Fermanagh region as they make their way through their primary learning cycle “trí gaeilge”. The current enrolment of 37 students, along with teachers, staff, parents, and families, all enjoyed their special 20th birthday celebration on Tuesday. Staff and students from Gaelscoil Éirne at the schools 20th anniversary celebrations in Ballyshannon on Tuesday.
Gallery: Ballyshannon's Scoil Éirne celebrates its first 20 years
