Mr José Goterris Carratalá (music teacher from Spain) playing some Irish trad music with students from Desmond College on his visit to the school as part of a European Erasmus Programme.

Updates from Desmond College

European Erasmus Programme The Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board hosted a number of teachers from other European Countries as part the European Erasmus Programme. As part of the teachers visit, they were invited to Desmond College to get a insight into the positive atmosphere and the excellent teaching and learning environment that our…

Coláiste Chiaráin Management Team from L-R: Mr. Gerard O'Sullivan, Acting Principal, Deirdre Clune, MEP, Ms. Evelyn Canty, Deputy Principal, Mr. James O'Shaughnessy, Acting Deputy Principal.

Deirdre Clune MEP visits Colaiste Chiarain, Croom

Deirdre Clune, MEP for the Ireland South Constituency, visited Coláiste Chiaráin on Thursday to meet the many students studying European Studies and in particular the Transition Year students taking part in the European Parliament Ambassador School Programme. Deirdre spoke to the assembled students about her daily life working as an MEP and the particular areas…

Pictured left to right at the site of the new school campus: Senator Maria Byrne, Board of Management Chair, Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh; Donncha Ó Treasaigh, Principal, Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh; Joe McHugh TD, Minister for Education and Skills; George O’Callaghan, Chief Executive, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board; and Senator Kieran O’Donnell. Pic. Brian Arthur

Minister for Education and Skills Visits New Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh School Site

The Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh TD, visited Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh on Friday, 22 February to view the site of the school’s new campus on Clare Street in Limerick. The Minister was welcomed by Senator Maria Byrne, chair of the school’s Board of Management, George O’Callaghan, Chief Executive of the school’s patron Limerick and…

Internal Auditor Vacancies

Internal Audit Unit for Education and Training Boards Internal Auditor – Nationwide (4 Vacancies) Headquarters will be within each region and agreed upon with the successful candidates prior to appointment. Please see ETB Jobs for full details including regions, the official application form and information booklet. No CVs accepted. Closing time and date: 12 noon,…

Ms O Grady’s First Year science class who built cars as part of Energy Conversions

Recent News from Desmond College

Innovation in Science Class Ms O Grady’s First Year students designed and built “cars” as part of Energy Conversions. The “Papermobile” team won the competition for the most efficient design. Well done to all involved. Ladies Basketball On Tuesday 12th Feb Desmond College Ladies basketball teams under the management of Ms Creed played Killmallock in…

Pictured left to right, back row: student Conor O Mara; middle row, Eamon Murphy, Head of Capital and Procurement; George O Callaghan, Chief Executive; Helen Ryan, Deputy Principal, Mungret Community College; Liam O’Mahoney, Principal, Mungret Community College, and student Calen Martin; front row: students Kate O Brien, Jack Lynch, Dearbhail Mangan, Adam Dore, Mark O’Brien and Daisy O’Keeffe.

Mungret Community College Initial Client/Design Team Meeting

The initial Client/Design Team Meeting for the new school building for Mungret Community College took place at Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s head office on Monday 11th February. Prior to the formal commencement of the meeting students from the school, along with their principal Liam O’Mahoney and Deputy Principal Helen Ryan, and the…

Colaiste Chiarain’s Camino Walk

Preparations are well under way for Colaiste Chiarain’s 100km walk along the Camino de Santiago in Spain this April. Senior students, along with their teacher Mr. Colm Hanley completed a 10k walk around Cratloe Woods on Sunday. The students are raising funds for the Limerick branch of The Brothers of Charity. Keep up the good…