Stephanie Hughes, Technical Product Manager, Portwest presents the Portwest Special Award to Ciara Brouder at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2019, for her project "Safety Harness Attachment to Prevent Suspension Trauma"

BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2019

Desmond College wish to thank the following for their kind donation and support of our Young Scientists 2019. Bank of Ireland Dairygold Desmond College Parents Association Munster Business Equipment Examcraft iFixIT Superbites Acme Blinds Gatsby For Men Tadgh O’Connor Hardware  

BTEI Awards Evening in Clare

The BTEI in Clare held their certification evening for Ennis based students on Thursday December 6th in the Old Ground Hotel.  Guest of Honour on the night was Ennis based Councillor and current Chairperson of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board,  Ms. Mary Howard. In presenting the certificates, Cllr Howard  emphasised the value of…

Launch of The LGBTI+ National Youth Strategy 2018-2020

The Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) launched The LGBTI+ National Youth Strategy 2018-2020 in June of this year, noted within the strategy that LGBTI+ youth groups and organisations have a hugely positive impact on the lives of young LGBTI+ people As part of the strategy DCYA, in partnership with the Education and Training…

Coláiste Chiaráins production of ‘The Addams Family – The Musical’

‘The Addams Family- The Musical’ . Coláiste Chiaráin are delighted to announce their forthcoming production of ‘The Addams Family- The Musical’ Over the years Coláiste Chiaráin has been renowned for its remarkable performances of musical theatre. Some past productions are; “Hairspray”, “Little Shop of Horrors”, “We Will Rock U”, “Oliver!”, “All Shook Up” and many…

Coláiste Chiaráin the first Secondary School to become examination centre for DELE exams

Otro triunfo para Coláiste Chiaráin – Another First for Coláiste Chiaráin Coláiste Chiaráin has for many years offered a comprehensive offering of Modern Foreign Languages to students at all levels. The school currently offers French, German, Spanish and Italian to Leaving Certificate level. It also offers Chinese as a Junior Certificate Short Course and Form…

Youthreach & BTEI Ennis FET Centre fund raising for Pieta House

Youthreach and BTEI Students from Ennis FET Centre prepared food for Pieta House fund raising coffee morning 6th December, 2018. €450 was raised in one hour. Great integrating of module work with a positive purpose for public good. Speakers Pauline and Tom from Pieta House attended and spoke about the work done and how to…

CPR Training at Desmond College

The Transition Year students as part of their science module and wellbeing learned out to carry out CPR with the help of Ms Culhane. Transition Year students practicing their CPR technique.

Coláiste Chiaráin swept the boards at the LCETB Bouldering competition

Coláiste Chiaráin sweep the boards at the LCETB Bouldering Competition Coláiste Chiaráin first year students did exceptionally well at the LCETB Bouldering Competition in Kilfinane last Thursday. Bouldering is a low level wall climbing event where the students have to complete 10 different climbing challenges each. Out of 600 students participating over 4 days, Coláiste…