Shane Cullinane, Principal, College of FET, Mulgrave Street Campus, Triona Lynch, Adult Educator/FET manager at Limerick and Clare ETB, Dr. Maria Kyne, Vice President, Academic Affairs and registrar at TUS, Tanya Jones, Deputy Director of the National Tertiary Office, Paul Patton, Director of Further Education and Training at Limerick and Clare ETB, Declan Blackett, Tertiary Education manager at Limerick and Clare ETB, James Collins, Head of Department, Business and Financial Services at TUS and Dr. Sarah O’Toole, Tertiary Education manager at TUS pictured celebrating with Kevin Donaghy centre.

TRANSFORMING CHALLENGES INTO SUCCESS: KEVIN DONAGHY’S INSPIRING EDUCATIONAL STORY

Kevin Donaghy was among the many graduates celebrated at Limerick and Clare ETB’s College of FET conferring ceremonies recently at the Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa in Limerick. His journey showcases how different educational pathways can open doors, especially when the first choice doesn’t work out and is a testament to his determination and the power of Tertiary pathways.

Grace McInerney pictured at Limerick and Clare ETB’s College of FET 2025 conferring ceremonies at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Limerick.

COLLEGE OF FET GRADUATE GRACE SCORES ACADEMIC AND SPORTING SUCCESS

Treaty United player Grace McInerney graduated from the FAI Player Development Course at Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s College of FET, Kilmallock Road Campus, with an incredible nine distinctions out of nine and a gold football scholarship.

The team from Limerick and Clare ETB pictured in Madrid for the IDEAL Futures EU Teaching Academy alongside partners from Mary Immaculate College and from France, Latvia and Spain.

Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Welcomes European Teacher Academy Initiative

Limerick and Clare ETB recently joined European partners at the IDEAL FUTURE: European Teacher Academy, a major EU co-funded initiative empowering educators to become certified digital pedagogical and educational leaders.

Social Media Success: Coláiste na Trócaire’s Music Students Go Viral

One of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s Community Colleges, Coláiste na Trócaire in Rathkeale has struck a global chord, with their Class of 2025 graduation performances attracting over 850,000 views worldwide.

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin with the LCYP team at the Child Poverty and Wellbeing Summit 2025 in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.

Youth Creativity from Limerick and Clare Takes Centre Stage at National Children’s Summit

Limerick and Clare Local Creative Youth Partnership (LCYP), hosted by Limerick and Clare ETB showcased two youth-led projects at the recent Child Poverty and Wellbeing Summit 2025 in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.

Paul Grace and Robbie Morgan, Carpentry and Joinery apprentices from Limerick and Clare ETB’s College of FET Raheen Campus, who have qualified for the WorldSkills Ireland 2025 Joinery Competition, pictured with other apprentices who will be showcasing their skills at this year’s prestigious event.

Crafting Success at Limerick and Clare ETB’s College of FET Raheen Campus

Robbie Morgan and Paul Grace, two Carpentry and Joinery apprentices from Limerick and Clare ETB’s College of FET, Raheen Campus, have qualified to compete in the WorldSkills Ireland 2025 finals, which will take place at the RDS, Dublin from 17th–19th September.

FET in County Clare Under the Spotlight as Minister Harkin Visits Ennis and Shannon

Minister of State for Further Education, Apprenticeship, Construction and Climate Skills, Marian Harkin TD, visited Limerick and Clare ETB’s College of FET campuses in Ennis and Shannon on Monday, 30 June, to explore the range and impact of FET programmes across Clare.

Kerry O'Sullivan, Adult Literacy Organiser Lead with Core Skills in Co. Clare, John O’Sullivan, English Tutor, learner Abdallah Al Agha who read at the event with Bernadette Cullen, Limerick and Clare ETB Chief Executive and Triona Lynch and Aobhan Haverty, Adult Education Officers at Limerick and Clare ETB.

‘Simply Said 2025’ Launch with Powerful Learner Voices in glór

Creativity and celebration took centre stage at glór Theatre in Ennis recently, as learners, families, tutors and friends gathered for the launch of ‘Simply Said 2025’, the 36th edition of the annual book written by Core Skills learners at Limerick and Clare ETB.