Inishowen Development Partnership are excited to announce a series of PEACEPLUS-funded Creative Arts Programmes coming to Carndonagh Community School as part of That's Powerful. Over the course of 8 weeks, transition year students will have the opportunity to explore their creativity, learn new skills, build confidence and connect with others in a fun, welcoming and supportive environment. A range of exciting creative activities will be on offer, including: Photography, perfo

The Áras came alive today as we hosted our latest Community Social Event! The atmosphere was full of fun, laughter, singing and dancing, with everyone taking to the dance floor to jive and show off their moves. It was a wonderful day of friendship, inclusion and shared enjoyment. A huge well done to TYB for organising such a fantastic event, and sincere thanks to all our TY students and our friends from New Horizons, IAdult, Cashel na Cor, Gaelic Park and James Connolly for h

Our six-week TYE Literacy Programme with Cloontagh NS has come to a close, and what a wonderful experience it has been! Our TY students teamed up with the boys and girls in 1st and 2nd class for a fun, interactive programme, which included a weekly A–Z quiz and plenty of opportunities for learning, teamwork and laughter. Over the six weeks, great connections and friendships were formed, making it a rewarding experience for everyone involved. A huge thank you to all the boys a

Speak Up. Share Ideas. Make an Impact The five-week Young Changemakers Programme (funded by 5 Ten Trust) brought together Transition Year students from four Inishowen schools to explore issues that matter to young people and to develop the confidence and skills needed to make their voices heard. Over the five weeks, students worked together to discuss and explore four important topics: Road Safety – exploring the responsibilities and choices that can help keep young people s

Congratulations to Chloe and Sophie TYC from Eggyshowen Frames, achieving the Galway University 'One to Watch' Award 2026! The University greatly supports the NFTE Programme and the girls are receiving this award because they stood out a mile for all of the right reasons! Throughout each round of the competition the girls were well prepared, professional, capable young entrepreneurs who pitched at such a high standard. One of the judges said their pitch was possibly the best

We are delighted to share that three students from TYB — Hannah, Ella Rose, and Ijapari — successfully secured a €1,000 donation for Hughie’s Corner through their outstanding work with the Pay It Forward initiative. As part of the project, TYB students researched five local charities and organisations, exploring the important role each plays within our community. Hannah, Ella Rose, and Ijapari presented their research on Hughie’s Corner, highlighting the incredible support an

A group of transition Year CCS students participated in a live online webinar with the Bar of Ireland on Monday, 2nd March 2026, along with over 60 other schools nationwide, to learn more about a career as a barrister. Students engaged in the live webinar through online polls and quizzes, making the session interactive and engaging. The morning was divided into four topics: The legal system and who’s who The path to the Bar Criminal law and civil law The law and me There were

Transition Year student, Michaela McCloskey, was selected to take part in the TY Work Experience Programme in Leinster House, alongside 29 other students from across Ireland. Over the course of the five-day programme, Michaela gained valuable insight into the wide range of career opportunities within the civil and public service. She learned about the role and functions of the Oireachtas, received a guided tour of Leinster House, and had the unique opportunity to attend the D

Students from CCS travelled to ATU Letterkenny to compete in the VEX Robotics competition. It was a fantastic day out for our students and got to see STEM learning coming into action. With our students putting their coding, design, and teamwork skills to the test against schools from across the county. Luck wasn’t on our side regarding the final scoreboard this time. The students thoroughly enjoyed the hands-on experience and the electric atmosphere of the tournament. They re

Our Transition Year students travelled to Dublin on Wednesday for a fun-filled Politics trip. They began the day with an interactive workshop at the Ombudsman for Children , where they explored children’s rights, the role of the Ombudsman, and key issues currently affecting young people their age. We are very grateful to Dr Niall Muldoon for taking the time to meet with our students and to listen to their views and experiences first-hand. The group then visited the Europa Ex

On Monday, seven Transition Year students took part in the Model EU Council event, representing Carndonagh Community School in a full-day simulation of European decision-making. The event gave students the opportunity to step into the role of government ministers and experience how EU policies are negotiated in real life. Each student was assigned a different EU member state and prepared positions on key policy issues before the session. Throughout the day, they engaged in de

The NW Academy visited CCS recently, joining our TY students for three lively workshops: bodhrán, jiving, and table tennis. The school was full of rhythm, movement and plenty of friendly competition. Students threw themselves into each activity with great enthusiasm and really enjoyed the experience. A big thank you to the NW Academy for bringing such energy, fun and creativity to our day! Thanks also to TYB. TYC . Mr. Bogan, Ms. O Neill and Donna Marie.

Join Us for Our School Culture Event! 🎉 Thursday 27 th Nov, 7pm-9pm in the Aras . Tickets €15. Available in the school office or Ms. Elaine Farren. Experience a celebration of diversity and talent at our School Culture Event! Enjoy delicious food from around the world, exciting dances and singing. Bring your friends and family, and immerse yourself in an evening full of music, laughter, and global flavours. Everyone is welcome – come along and celebrate with us!

Our TY students, along with adults from the local community — Cashel na Cor, New Horizons, and Gaelic Park — enjoyed a fantastic afternoon filled with dance, laughter, and delicious treats. A huge thank you to Conor Suzie for providing such wonderful music that kept everyone on their feet! It was a heartwarming afternoon of connection and joy, where generations came together to share smiles, stories, and a few great moves on the dance floor. Events like this remind us of the

A big thank you to Geraldine from the Red Cross who delivered an excellent CPR skills workshop to our TYC and TYD classes. This was an invaluable and practical lesson — one that could truly make a difference in an emergency situation. Learning how to perform CPR equips students with the confidence and knowledge to take life-saving action when it matters most. We’re grateful to Geraldine and the Red Cross for sharing these essential skills with our students.

The Shona Project is a movement that helps girls in Ireland believe in themselves and each other. Mary from the Shona Project delivered two workshops to all the TY girls. 1. Kindness and Goal Setting 2. Confidence and Positive Mindset They discussed the following: The challenges young women face in Ireland today How we address these challenges The people who influence us Self-respect and respect for others Encouraging diversity and difference Setting and achieving goals

The TYs are in their second year of growing pumpkins successfully in the school polytunnel. The harvest was good the year! (left to...

by Olan Doogan Bellec and Aoibhinn McDermott During Transition Year (TY), I took part in a Politics trip with Ms McColgan to the...

Global Ireland Young Leaders, Dublin, May 2025 by Aoileann Donnelly, TYA As part of Transition Year in CCS we get many opportunities...

The TYs played their annual 6-a-side competition in sunny Aileach before the Easter break. It was TYE who emerged victorious, winning the...

Well done to TYG for collecting, processing and packaging 108 pairs of shoes donated by students, staff and parents of CCS. These shoes...

A TY group have just completed a very successful Film Workshop. Over the course of the four weeks they explored different areas of...

Fifteen Transition Year pupils enjoyed an exciting drama workshop, A Day with Bruiser , at The Playhouse, Derry last Thursday. As part of...

The annual TY Christmas Craft Fayre on 13th December was a fantastic event as usual, with pupils and parents browsing and buying...

The Christmas cheer is very near! Don't miss our fantastic TY Christmas Craft Fayre on Friday, 13th December, 10am-2pm - wonderful crafts...

Transition Years were hard at work before Halloween creating scarecrows for the Redcastle Village Association. Even President Elect, Mr...

The CCS polytunnel has been a hive of activity recently, which is no surprise given the weather we're having. And with Halloween on the...

Congratulations to last year's TY students who completed the Gaisce President’s Award during their TY year. Gaisce –The President’s Award...

Tonight's TY Dance Show is a sellout...There won't be any tickets available at the door. Sorry! It's going to be a fabulous display of...

Our TY students are in the final stages of prep for the end of year Dance Show. It's one night only, folks!...So get your tickets SOON....

TY pupils attended a Careers Day in the Áras on Friday, 19th April. Pupils were split into small groups, giving them an opportunity to...

CCS TY students were recently involved in organising a Sports Hall event in conjunction with Donegal Sports Partnership. The DSP paid...

Congratulations to all the TY girls who completed the 3-day STEM Workshop. Last assignment due Friday, 3rd May...

TYs welcomed Foyle International Language School students to CCS on Thursday, 7th March. Ms Andrea Sellick got the students to explore...

Forty students from schools across Inishowen came together at the beginning of March for the Young Changemakers Progrmame – Carndonagh...

TYF students took part in the Digital Creative Labs Engineers Week. They got to explore the diverse fields of engineering and discover...

Bethany Donegan TYB, Cian Doogan Bellec TYC and Sean McLaughlin TYA are pictured, along with James Doherty and the staff of the...

The Christmas Craft Fayre was a huge hit as always; a great way to kick-off the Christmas vibe. The handmade goods on offer were of the...

What a lovely morning in the Áras on Friday, 8th Dec for our TY Community Link Coffee Morning! The TYs and our guests enjoyed two hours...

The TY Culture Night was everything it said it would be...There was GREAT food from around the world, and a fine session of music and...

Friday 15th December in the Áras, 10am-2pm. Homemade crafts and treats. Something for everyone...(Cash purchases only.) Everyone...

TY Culture Event Wide selection of food, buffet style...Just take a seat and eat! Music and dance entertainment. The Áras, Thursday 7th...

Jack Lafferty presents a cheque to Donegal Down Syndrome. Jack impressed the judges in Austria at the recent European Youth Awards. The...

Shona Project - "We educate, empower and inspire Irish girls to become tomorrow's strong, resilient and confident young women." The Shona...

There is never a dull moment in TY. TY Photo Album - https://photos.app.goo.gl/BeyQX42j4LF43MAHA TY Inish Adventures All the TYS set off...

The CCS Bake-Off Final took place yesterday in Room 403. Five finalists - Aoileann Donnelly, Leah Mc Lucas, Natasha Grant, Megan...

Joseph McGilloway, Níamh Toland, Bronagh Butler, Aimee Douglas, Alannah McLaughlin, Oran Lafferty, Ms. Elaine Farren. (Not in photo,...

Transition Year Student Jack Lafferty TYC has won the Special Recognition Award in the NFTE Finals held in Dublin on Tuesday 16th May....

"Dancing to the Musicals" It's back!!..."Follow the Yellow Brick Road...Follow the Yellow Brick Road"...All the way to the Áras on...

Did you know that chocolate was first created by a pharmacist called Neuhaus to cover pills so that children would be more inclined to...