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Deirdre Clune, MEP for the Ireland South Constituency, visited Coláiste Chiaráin on Thursday to meet the many students studying European Studies and in particular the Transition Year students taking part in the European Parliament Ambassador School Programme. Deirdre spoke to the assembled students about her daily life working as an MEP and the particular areas…

The Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh TD, visited Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh on Friday, 22 February to view the site of the school’s new campus on Clare Street in Limerick. The Minister was welcomed by Senator Maria Byrne, chair of the school’s Board of Management, George O’Callaghan, Chief Executive of the school’s patron Limerick and…

Internal Auditor Vacancies

Internal Audit Unit for Education and Training Boards Internal Auditor – Nationwide (4 Vacancies) Headquarters will be within each region and agreed upon with the successful candidates prior to appointment. Please see ETB Jobs for full details including regions, the official application form and information booklet. No CVs accepted. Closing time and date: 12 noon,…

Innovation in Science Class Ms O Grady’s First Year students designed and built “cars” as part of Energy Conversions. The “Papermobile” team won the competition for the most efficient design. Well done to all involved. Ladies Basketball On Tuesday 12th Feb Desmond College Ladies basketball teams under the management of Ms Creed played Killmallock in…

Preparations are well under way for Colaiste Chiarain’s 100km walk along the Camino de Santiago in Spain this April. Senior students, along with their teacher Mr. Colm Hanley completed a 10k walk around Cratloe Woods on Sunday. The students are raising funds for the Limerick branch of The Brothers of Charity. Keep up the good…

Limerick ABÚ

Limerick’s number one fan John English with his kids congratulating Mr Hegarty on a great win over Tipperary in the Gaelic Grounds on Saturday 2nd Feb.  

Students of the 12 schools from Limerick that participated in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2019, including the 13 students from Desmond College were guests in Analog Devices at their European headquarters in Raheen Business Park on Wednesday 6th of February. There was a panel of past participants of the exhibition who offered…