Ciara Brouder receiving her Certificate of Achievement at the Business Studies Awards Ceremony hosted by UL’s Kemmy Business School and the Business Studies Teachers Association of Ireland (BSTAI)

News from Desmond College

Business Studies Awards Ceremony Congratulations to Ciara Brouder, Transition Year student in Desmond College who was presented with a Certificate of Achievement at the Business Studies Awards Ceremony hosted by UL’s Kemmy Business School and the Business Studies Teachers Association of Ireland (BSTAI). The award recognises those who have achieved an A Grade in Higher…

FET Division Works With Irish Defence Forces on Innovative New Project

Congratulations to five members of the 12 Infantry Battalion, Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick, who recently received QQI certificates at an award ceremony as part of a joint Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) project between Limerick Clare Education and Training Board and the Irish Defence Forces. Private Lorraine Brogan, Private Deirdre Crow, Corporal John Corry, Private Paul…

Brian O Sullivan past pupil of Desmond College who is on Ireland’s soccer team going to Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi pictured with his mother, Ms Hannon, Ms Cregan and Ms Gavin-Barry

Olypmic Success for Desmond College Past Pupil

Congratulations to Brian O Sullivan past pupil of Desmond College who is on Ireland’s soccer team going to Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in March. Best of luck Brian.

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,…