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SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS – IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please be aware that there are new requirements with regard to Garda Vetting for new substitute teachers. The relevant circular letter 0026/2015 is available on the Department of Education website. It is important to read and comply within the July 31st 2015 deadline.

Over the past six years students and staff at Youthreach Education Centre O’Connell Avenue have donned their running shoes and enthusiastically took on the challenge of the 10k section of The Great Limerick Run. This year was no different when year eight students and two staff members Kate Flynn and Roisin Cleary took part in…

Cursa Gaeilge 2015

Limerick and Clare ETB are delighted to advise that this year’s Irish Language Course will be held at Coláiste Iosaef, Kilmallock  and Desmond College, Newcastlewest for two weeks commencing on Monday, June 29th and ending on Friday, July 10th, 2015. In addition to the language provision the curriculum also includes Irish dance and music and…

Student Grants Please note that the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB) only process student renewals and not new student applications or add-on courses. If you are a first time student or applying for a QQI Level 6, Add-on Level 8 or Post-Grad you must apply to SUSI. Full details regarding closing date and…

Coláiste Mhuire launched its Couch to 5K initiative in January, sponsored by The School Food Company. The aim of this initiative is to raise awareness of the importance of including physical activity as part of your weekly schedule. Staff and students have been training for the last 13 weeks and are almost ready for the big…

LIMERICK COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION INFORMATION MORNING – COME AND SEE WHAT WE ARE ABOUT! Limerick College of Further Education (LCFE) is to hold its Information Morning on Friday 24th April 2015 for Adult Learners in the mid-west region. We, at LCFE, look forward to this event each year. This highly successful event attracts large…

NAYC Spring Newsletter

The National Association of Youthreach Co-ordinators Spring newsletter is now available.

Emily Duffy a third year student in Desmond College has got a once in a life time opportunity to appear on the Late Late Show tonight Friday 17th April. Emily will present her ‘Duffily Bag’. The Duffily Bag, which Emily designed and made, is a solution to homelessness and she has previously exhibited it at…