Pictured Brian O’Donoghue, Incoming Principal of Castletroy College, with Norma Foley TD, Minister for Education, at the official opening ceremony of the extension to Ennis Community College in January 2023.

Brian O’Donoghue Appointed New Principal of Castletroy College

Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board has today confirmed the appointment of Brian O’ Donoghue as the new Principal of Castletroy College in Limerick. Brian succeeds Pádraig Flanagan in the role and will take up the post in September.

Minister O’Donovan launches National Community Education Framework in Limerick

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O’Donovan TD officially launched the Community Education Framework at the Southill Hub, Limerick, yesterday.

Minister Norma Foley Visits the Site of New Limerick Community Special School

Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, paid a visit to the location of the new Limerick Community Special School in Mungret in Limerick last week. The new school, established under the patronage of Limerick and Clare ETB will open its doors to an initial 30 students in September 2024.

Future Is Bright As Youthreach Graduates Celebrate Next Step In Their Career Pathways

Young graduates from the ETB’s College of FET, O’Connell Avenue Campus in Limerick marked a major milestone at a special graduation celebration attended by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O’Donovan TD.

A picture of 4 people at the announcement of the transfer of the school's patronage.

Pictured at the announcement in Fedamore: Donncha Ó Treasaigh, ETB Director of Schools, Martina Naughton and Jo Flinn - representatives of Croí na Coille, and George O’Callaghan, ETB Chief Executive

Fedamore National School to Embark on New Chapter as an ETB Community National School

Fedamore National School in County Limerick is set to embark on a new chapter as a Community National School (CNS) under the patronage of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. The development is a significant step in the expansion of educational choice in the area.

Limerick band Dylan Flynn and the Dead Poets who will bring their unique brand of indie rock songs to the festival. Photo by Jamie Moore.

St. Anne’s Community College to Celebrate Young People’s Creativity with Fresh Eyes Festival

On Thursday 16th May the students of St. Anne’s Community College, Killaloe will seek to open our eyes to the creative possibilities that surround us all with their inaugural arts and music festival; Fresh Eyes Festival.

George O’Callaghan, Chief Executive, Limerick and Clare ETB, with Niamh Cooke, the newly-appointed Deputy Principal of Limerick Community Special School, Deirdre Bourke, the newly-appointed Principal of Limerick Community Special School, Donncha Ó Treasaigh, Director of Schools, Limerick and Clare ETB, and Eamon Murphy, Director of Organisation Support and Development, Limerick and Clare ETB.

New Principal and Deputy Principal Appointed at Limerick Community Special School

A new Principal and Deputy Principal have been appointed at the new Limerick Community Special School. The school will help provide for children with a moderate general learning disability and complex needs or autism and complex needs from 4 to 18 years.

Shannon Region Junior Chef of the Year 2024 winner Ailey Lyons from Coláiste Íde agus Iosef in Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, with fellow finalist students, David Omielianowicz from Coláiste Mhuire Askeaton, Joe Minihan from Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh, and Katie Keogh, Mungret Community College.

Junior Culinary Stars Shine at Shannon Region Junior Chef of The Year 2024

The Shannon Region Junior Chef of the Year competition took place recently at the Limerick Strand Hotel. It was the pinnacle of a 6-month Transition Year taster initiative led by a team of executive chefs from t ETB’s College of FET, Hospitality Campus.