Dissatisfied with his factory job and eager to pursue his dream, Edward made the bold decision to quit and enrol in the Blacksmithing and Iron Craft course at Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s College of FET in Cappamore, County Limerick. The only problem? The 900km weekly round trip from Donegal.

The team from Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s College of FET, Hospitality Campus, has once again dominated the Chef Ireland National Culinary Competition at CATEX 2025, one of Ireland’s most prestigious culinary competitions and networking events in the foodservice industry.

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.

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. 

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.