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.

placeholder image — 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

By Michael McHugh

Published 16th Jun 2023, 19:33 GMT

All Irish speaking primary school going from strength to strength

The Sweeny family enjoying the celebrations at Scoil Éirne 20th anniversary celebrations this week

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The Sweeny family enjoying the celebrations at Scoil Éirne 20th anniversary celebrations this week

Smiles all round with Declan and mother Bridie.

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Smiles all round with Declan and mother Bridie.

The Sheridan family at the 20th anniversary celebrations at Gaelscoil Éirne.

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The Sheridan family at the 20th anniversary celebrations at Gaelscoil Éirne.

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