Students from Limerick and Clare ETB's College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus and Ennis Campus who are part of the first Level 8 Tertiary Programmes between the ETB and TUS pictured graduating from Stage 1 recently.

First Graduates of Innovative Tertiary Degree Courses Celebrate

Students from two Level 8 Tertiary Degree programmes, which are part of a new partnership between Limerick and Clare ETB and TUS graduated from the ETB’s College of FET at a recent conferring ceremony at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa in Limerick.

One of the students attending the Apprenticeship Careers Showcase 2024 interacting with Pepper the Robot.

You’re Hired! ETB Apprenticeship Careers Showcase Continues to Inspire Students to Explore Apprenticeships

Over 1,600 students were inspired at Limerick and Clare ETB’s recent annual Apprenticeship Careers Showcase in Limerick. Secondary school students from across Limerick, Clare, Tipperary and Kerry attended the two-day event, along with parents, career guidance counsellors, and career changers. 

Students from Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh celebrating their European 'Digital School' status for excellence in digital teaching and learning.

Second ETB Community College Awarded European ‘Digital School’ Status

Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh has recently been recognised with the prestigious European ‘Digital School’ status for its outstanding contributions in digital teaching and learning. This follows the success of Castletroy College, which was awarded the Digital Schools Award in 2022.

Graduating apprentices from Limerick and Clare ETB and Kerry ETB pictured at the National Apprenticeship Awards 2024.

Celebrations at Presentation of National Apprenticeship Awards 2024

Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (Limerick and Clare ETB) in partnership with Kerry Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB) joined forces recently to host the National Apprenticeship Awards 2024, at the Great Southern Hotel in Killarney.

Laura Ginty, Health Sciences Academy with pupils of Presentation Primary School, Sexton Street Limerick who completed the Care Aware Crew programme.

Primary Schools in the Mid West Invited to Join Free, Award-Winning, Care Aware Crew Education Programme

Limerick and Clare ETB is delighted to support the award-winning Care Aware Crew programme, a free initiative for Mid West primary schools that teaches children essential health knowledge, including emergency skills, about the human body, and health literacy, while introducing them to the idea of careers in healthcare.

Limerick and Clare Education Training Board College of FET Autumn Conferring ceremonies took place recently.

Power of Three Shines Bright at ETB College of FET Autumn Conferring Ceremonies

The inspiring experiences of three learners were shared at Limerick and Clare ETB’s recent College of Further Education and Training Conferring Ceremonies. The three delighted graduates were part of hundreds being conferred with awards from courses at campuses across the region.

Coláiste Chiaráin student Seán O’Sullivan, winner of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) 2024. Photo by Brian Arthur

Highest Number of Projects from ETB Community Colleges for BT Young Scientist 2025

A record number of Limerick and Clare ETB Community College students have qualified for the upcoming BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2025, with a total of 23 projects securing a place at the event in January.

Supporting team pictured inside the old cinema

Pictured inside the old Royal Cinema: Tara Doolan, Line Producer; Rachael Power, Film in Limerick; Paul Patton, Director of FET, Limerick & Clare ETB; Eimear Brophy, FET Manager, Limerick & Clare ETB; David Gleeson, Writer/Director; Mayor John Moran; Nathalie Lichtenthaeler, Producer; Judy Tossell, Producer; and Paul C. Ryan, Film in Limerick.

Close-up on Royal Cinema for ‘One Night Only’ Feature Film Shoot

The iconic former Royal Cinema on Cecil Street in Limerick City is set to host the filming of a major new feature film production in November with the support of the building’s owner Limerick and Clare ETB. ‘One Night Only’ will complete principal photography in Limerick in December and is expected to premiere in late 2025.