The Department of Education has granted an extension of time to allow a Buncrana school to remain open.
Coláiste Chineál Eoghain had been threatened with closure in recent weeks because of low numbers of pupils.
But CEO of the Donegal Vocational Education Committee Shaun Purcell has revealed the school will remain open.
“I am delighted to confirm that the Department of Education & Skills has granted an Extension of the provisional recognition to Coláiste Chineál Eoghain for the 2013/2014 School year.
“The Department has included a number of provisos including a yearly review.
“I would like to thank everybody for the hard work, support and assistance that was provided in making our Appeal to the Department,” he said.
The move has been welcomed by Senator Jimmy Harte.
” I am delighted to confirm that the Department of Education & Skills has granted an Extension of the provisional recognition to Coláiste Chineál Eoghain for the 2013/2014 School year.
“The parents and teachers together with the local public reps were united in their efforts and they have been vindicated in their efforts today .
“Cllr Martin Farren and myself spoke with Minister Quinn on the issue and it gives the school a chance to get established in Inishowen as it’s the only Colaiste in the peninsula.
“It’s a good news story and I must may tribute to VEC CEO Mr Shaun Purcell who made a great pitch to the Dept and they took on all the concerns and information and thankfully came to a sensible conclusion.
“I look forward to seeing Coláiste Chineál Eoghain expand and blossom into the future ”
Inishowen Sinn Féin representatives, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Jack Murray, Ciaran McLaughlin & Mary Kelly have welcomed confirmation.
In a joint statement, the Sinn Féin team said: “This is fantastic news for all those involved in the campaign for Colaiste Chineal Eoghain.
“We congratulate Shaun Purcell, the parents’ committee, the teachers and all those who put in a huge effort to ensure a future for Irish language education in Inishowen.
“All those involved now need to continue efforts to ensure that this becomes a permanent solution.
“Sinn Féin representatives will continue to do everything we can, in every forum, protect and grow Colaiste Chineal Eoghain.”