Marilyn Ann, I just had a quick look through 'Letterkenny Past and Present' by Sam Fleming and was sure that there would be plenty about the local schools but sadly, that is not the case. There is however a little bit about places of higher education in the town. I would suspect that not many would have the opportunity to attend those though, at the end of the nineteenth century. The building of St. Eunan's College (for boys) commenced in 1904 and it opened in 1906. However, before St. Eunan's was built a school for higher education was established in the Literary Institute, around 1872-76. According to Fleming, 'The Loreto Convent was probably the first institution for higher education to be established in Letterkenny'. The Loreto Nuns were invited to Letterkenny in 1849 so presumably, the school was built shortly afterwards. I realize this is not what you are looking for Marilyn but it may be of use to someone on the list. I am sure that there are some comprehensive sources of information out there about the Letterkenny schools. P.J. ----- Original Message ----- From: "marilyn anne love" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2008 4:49 PM Subject: [DONEGALEIRE] Letterkenny Schools