BD STEM Stars is now open to schools all over the Munster region for 2023/24 registrations, which will see a shortlisted group of schools invited to BD Research Centre Ireland for the final in March 2024.

Limerick and Clare ETB welcomes the announcement today by Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, and the Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion, Josepha Madigan TD, confirming the establishment of a new community special school in Limerick.

There were plenty of inspiring stories to be found at the recent conferring ceremonies at Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s College of Further Education and Training.

Jigsaw, the youth mental health charity, honoured the remarkable achievements of 17 Limerick schools that successfully completed the ‘One Good School’ programme at an event in Thomond Park recently sponsored by Limerick and Clare ETB.

The National Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony for Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board and Kerry Education and Training Board took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Limerick recently.

Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Schools Division held its annual Student Support Team Conference entitled “Trauma Responsive Education” recently at the Inn at Dromoland in Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare.

Limerick and Clare ETB’s inaugural group of Workboat-Master Trainees had plenty of reason for celebration at their recent College of FET conferring ceremony. Shauna Murphy was one of the graduates who had an opportunity to reflect on a busy year of attaining the skills needed to become a competent and employable mariner.

Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board is delighted to acknowledge the very impressive number of its students who have qualified for the prestigious BT Young Scientist Exhibition, set to take place in January 2024.

90 year old Ennistymon resident Vincent Wall was recently conferred with a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Art from Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board recently proving that its never too late to learn.

Limerick and Clare ETB community colleges continue to inspire and innovate; with exciting news this week for Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh in Limerick as it was recognised once again as an Apple Distinguished School.