Congratulations to five members of the 12 Infantry Battalion, Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick, who recently received QQI certificates at an award ceremony as part of a joint Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) project between Limerick Clare Education and Training Board and the Irish Defence Forces. Private Lorraine Brogan, Private Deirdre Crow, Corporal John Corry, Private Paul…
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Congratulations to Brian O Sullivan past pupil of Desmond College who is on Ireland’s soccer team going to Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in March. Best of luck Brian.
European Erasmus Programme The Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board hosted a number of teachers from other European Countries as part the European Erasmus Programme. As part of the teachers visit, they were invited to Desmond College to get a insight into the positive atmosphere and the excellent teaching and learning environment that our…
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 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…
The initial Client/Design Team Meeting for the new school building for Mungret Community College took place at Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s head office on Monday 11th February. Prior to the formal commencement of the meeting students from the school, along with their principal Liam O’Mahoney and Deputy Principal Helen Ryan, and the…
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…