The ancient art of blacksmithing has been enjoying a revival in Ireland and this is certainly evident with another group of blacksmiths graduating this September at Ireland’s only City and Guilds certified training course in Cappamore.
Year 1 of the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Mobile & Web Computing Level 8 course will be offered in College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, with students moving to TUS Moylish Campus in Years 2 and 3 to complete their degree programme.
Two new degree programmes will be available in the Mid-West region from this September through a new pilot programme run by Limerick and Clare ETB and Technological University of the Shannon (TUS).
UL and Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board sign deal to work on community-engaged learning. Pictured are (front) UL Provost and Deputy President Professor Shane Kilcommins signing the memorandum of understanding with Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Chief Executive George O’Callaghan. Pictured behind l-r are Professor Patrick Ryan, UL Associate Vice President-Student Engagement, Rhona McCormack, Interim Director Student Affairs, UL, Paul Patton, Director of FET, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, Shelagh Graham, Director of OSD, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board and Donncha Ó Treasaigh, Director of Schools, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board.
University of Limerick and Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board have signed a deal to work more closely together across a wide range of areas including community-engaged learning.
Learners from College of FET, Mulgrave Street Campus created over 150 mixed media portraits for their visual Art exhibition ‘Faces of Limerick’ as part of the two day Arts Festival.
Learners at Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s College Of FET, Mulgrave St Campus took centre stage at Belltable Limerick recently, hosting an Arts Festival on Thursday May 25 and Friday May 26 at the popular city-centre venue.
Technology like ChatGPT has become a major talking point worldwide. So, the recent online webinar organised by Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) in conjunction with the University of Limerick and significantly supported by Limerick and Clare ETB was a timely exploration of the subject.
Shannon Region Junior Chef of the Year 2023 Laura Naughton from Crescent College Comprehensive SJ celebrating with her mentor chef Diarmuid O'Callaghan from Limerick and Clare ETB's College of FET, Hospitality Campus.
The third annual Shannon Region Junior Chef of the Year 2023 took place on Wednesday 26th of April at the Limerick Strand Hotel.
Limerick and Clare ETB officially launched its Youth Work Plan 2023 – 2026 at glór Ennis recently. The plan aims to ensure the ETB succeeds in its responsibilities to support the provision, coordination, administration and assessment of youth work services in the region.
Desmond College, Newcastle West students (l to r) Emma Greaney and Madison Saracoglu jumping for joy after winning the prestigious BD STEM Star awards for 2023 and a €10,000 prize for their schoo their ‘Rehabilitation Nation’ device, which helps with rehabilitation from shoulder injuries. Emma and Madison are pictured here with Site Lead for BD’s Research Center Ireland (RCI) in Limerick Seán Wall.
Limerick and Clare ETB community colleges shone brightly at the recent BD Stem Stars 2023 awards with Desmond College taking home first prize and Coláiste Chiaráin taking home third prize at this year’s awards programme at BD’s world-class Research Centre Ireland in Castletroy, Limerick.