PRESS RELEASE

Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) is pleased to announce confirmation of the appointment of Ms Anne McHugh to the post of Chief Executive following its January Meeting on the 12/01/16 and offers Anne congratulations on her new Post.

Anne has taken up the post following a distinguished career in Education with the commencement of her Teaching career in Coláiste Cholmcille Ballyshannon after which she joined Donegal ETB in 2004. Following Posts as Deputy Principal in Crana College, Buncrana and Principal of Errigal College, Letterkenny, Anne took up the post of Acting Education Officer in 2012 and the post of Acting Chief Executive for a brief term in 2012 following the sad passing of Ms MaryAnn Kane.  Anne has been Chief Executive in an Acting capacity since September 2015 following the relocation of Shaun Purcell to Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB.

“I am delighted to take up my new post and at the start of a new Year”, advises Anne. I look forward to continuing the great work achieved by my predecessors and the Team here at Donegal ETB. The importance of a great Team to the Chief Executive cannot be understated”.

“I will continue to work in partnership with our staff and learners across the Schools, Colleges and Centres to provide the very best quality service possible. We will have many challenges ahead as an Education and Training Board and I hope to bring new ideas and innovation during my tenure”.