Thomond Park Stadium played host to a sizzling showdown of young culinary talent recently as the fifth annual Shannon Region Junior Chef of the Year crowned its newest champion Oscar Mehta representing St Anne’s Community College in Killaloe.

Limerick and Clare ETB’s College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus is celebrating the incredible achievement of Richie Wells, a second-year photography student, who was named Sports Photographer of the Year at the prestigious 2025 National Student Media Awards (SMEDIA) at the Mansion House in Dublin last night.

Limerick and Clare ETB’s Local Creative Youth Partnership launched its 2025 – 2027 Strategic Plan as part of the Call & Response Creative Youth Festival recently marking a major milestone in the partnership’s commitment to empowering young people through creativity, education, and wellbeing.

The power of three is strong this year at Limerick and Clare ETB’s College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, with three learners nominated for the highly esteemed National Student Media Awards which recognises the creativity, technical expertise, and artistic vision of the talented photographers.

Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s music education programmes throughout the region came together recently for a spectacular night of performances called Music Connexions at University Concert Hall Limerick.

Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board learners and staff celebrated a very special afternoon at the recent ETB Excellence Awards, held in Croke Park as part of ETB Week 2025.

A collaborative and sustainable School-University Partnership between University of Limerick’s School of Education and Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Schools has been awarded a €5000 bursary by The Teaching Council.

Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board recently launched its first ever webinar on Apprenticeships and FET Options for parents and school leavers, focusing on the diverse and rewarding apprenticeship and FET opportunities available in the Mid-West region

Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board has announced the appointment of Lorraine Byrnes as the new Deputy Principal at Kilkee Community College. Lorraine brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and leadership skills to her new role, which will contribute to the continued success of the school.

Dissatisfied with his factory job and eager to pursue his dream, Edward made the bold decision to quit and enrol in the Blacksmithing and Iron Craft course at Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s College of FET in Cappamore, County Limerick. The only problem? The 900km weekly round trip from Donegal.