Congratulations to Catríona Brady Halmschlag, Coláiste Chiaráin, on winning the Graduate competition through her European Studies class. Catríona, along with 23 other Irish students, won an all expenses paid trip which included visits to the European Parliament building in Brussels, a day in Luxemburg and a full day of debating and living the life of…
Limerick & Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB) FET Division attending the Mid West Tourism Ball 2016 at The Strand Hotel. The newly established LCETB Hospitality, Education and Training Centre runs a range of day and evening courses developing skills in Bar, Hospitality, Chef and Cookery for the local Tourism industry. Minister of State for…
On Tuesday 18th October twelve students from Coláiste Chiaráin, Croom took part in the Poetry Aloud competition. Poetry Aloud is an annual poetry speaking competition open to all post-primary students on the island of Ireland. It is organised by Poetry Ireland and the National Library of Ireland. Since it was launched in 2006, Poetry Aloud…
Limerick College of Further Education (LCFE) ran a very successful Health and Well -being Week from 17th to 22nd October for learners and staff alike. It kicked off with the screening of the award winning movie TRANsition which was directed by one of our past learners, Robert Cunningham.
Healthy food featured strongly with our Advanced Sport hosting a fantastic Cheerios Breakfast Morning in aid of Childline on the Tuesday and our Hospitality learners giving us all a super demonstration in Smoothie making on the Thursday morning. The proceeds of over €450 from the week’s events are being split between Childline and Milford Hospice, as decided by the Advanced Sport group.
Applications are invited for inclusion on a panel of temporary Supervisors in certain post-primary schools. Successful applicants will be required to supervise pupils on the school premises. Payment will be a minimum of €38.36 per day (based on a minimum of two hours supervision), with additional hours paid at €19.18 per hour. Click here for…
LCFE Advanced TV learner Robert Cunningham produced the documentary as part of his course, ‘TRANSition’. The film was directed by Robert Cunningham, produced by Megan Cleary with sound, camera and editing by Sean McIntyre and Chris Behan. Transition tells the story of a transgender young adult in Limerick city. ‘TRANSition’ has won the ‘Anti-Stigma Award’…
LCETB and Colaiste na Trocaire staff member Olivia Giltenane is taking on the Kilimanjaro Challenge to raise funds for the suicide prevention charity Pieta House Next Summer Waterford man Enda O’Doherty intends to raise funds for Pieta House and spread a positive mental health message by carrying a washing machine to the top of Kilimanjaro.…
Pictured above are (L-R) Seamus Bane Youth Officer LCETB, Mary Ryan Rose YPFSF co-ordinator LCETB, Minister Katherine Zappone, Bernadette Cullen Education Officer LCETB, Jackie Dwane Youth Officer LCETB, Cora Foley Youth Officer LCETB, Aisling Lohan Acting Manager Southill Area Centre Katherine Zappone, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, visited Limerick City on September 16th to see…
Huge congratulations to Hazelwood College, Drumcollogher student Noelle Lenihan on her excellent performance in the Discus at the Paralympics in Rio 2016 where she won a bronze medal.
Screen Training Ireland/The Irish Film Board and Troy Studios will host a special open day event in Limerick on SATURDAY 15th OCTOBER, to offer attendees a full overview of working in film, as well as an opportunity to meet professional film crew and talent. The open day is ideally suited to school leavers, jobseekers, new…