Tara Flynn who graduated from Horsemanship (QQI Level 5) at Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s College of FET Croom Campus pictured celebrating at the Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa, Limerick recently.

Paralympic Hopeful Tara Takes the Reins at College of FET Conferring Ceremony

Tara Flynn recently graduated from Horsemanship (QQI Level 5) from Limerick and Clare ETB’s College of FET Croom Campus. Her passion has always been horses and as a talented rider who has won many competitions, not even a life-threatening injury could stop her from getting to where she is today.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O’Donovan TD and Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins TD, along with representatives from SOLAS and Limerick and Clare ETB pictured at the announcement of approval for the ETB to advance to the next phase of development of a FET College of the Future in Newcastle West County Limerick.

Pictured at the announcement of approval for the ETB to advance to the next phase of development of a FET College of the Future in Newcastle West County Limerick, Donncha Ó Treasaigh, ETB Acting Chief Executive; Avril Behan, SOLAS Director FET College of the Future ; Paul Patton, ETB Director of FET; Patrick O’Donovan TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Niall Collins TD, Minister of State for Skills and Further Education; Grace Duffy, SOLAS Assistant Manager; Andrew Brownlee, SOLAS Chief Executive Officer; and Tanya Kenny, DFHERIS Principal Officer FET Transformation.

Government Gives Green Light to Next Phase in Major FET Capital Investment

Limerick and Clare ETB has received approval to advance to the next phase of its development of a College of the Future in Newcastle West, County Limerick. Following a robust evaluation process, approval has now been given to move to the Pre-Tender stage of development.

Newly-constituted ETB Board and ETB executive staff pictured at Mungret Community College.

First Meeting of Newly-Convened ETB Board

The first full meeting of the newly-convened board of Limerick and Clare ETB took place on Monday 14th October at the multi-million euro new Mungret Community College school campus with an opportunity for board members to see the high quality of facilities in the new 11,379m² school.

World Paralympic Swimming Champion Róisín Ní Riain was a guest speaker at the recent PEAI conference at University of Limerick.

Limerick & Clare ETB Teachers Elected to PEAI

Two Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board teachers Alan Finnegan of Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh and Gráinne Phelan of Hazelwood Community College have been elected to serve on the committee of the Physical Education Association of Ireland (PEAI) for the 2024/25 academic year. 

Photo courtesy of Loop Head Rowing Club

Loop Head Rowing Club Making Waves and Boats in the Local Community

On Saturday the 12th of October the Loop Head Rowing Club in Carrigaholt launched their “Five Pilots” St Ayles skiff at Carrigaholt Slipway in the beautiful West Clare village. The build, supported by Limerick and Clare ETB, was carried out by 16 local learners, displaying strong community spirit throughout.

Deputy Principal, Evelyn Canty, newly-appointed Deputy Principal, Gareth O'Connell, and Principal Gerard O'Sullivan pictured at Coláiste Chiaráin, Croom. Photo Credit: Sarah Hurley - Coláiste Chiaráin TY Media Team

Gareth O’Connell Appointed Deputy Principal at Coláiste Chiaráin, Croom

Limerick and Clare ETB has announced the appointment of Gareth O’Connell as the new Deputy Principal of Coláiste Chiaráin, Croom, County Limerick. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role where he will join the community college’s existing Senior Management Team.