The X-HALE Youth Awards is an initiative of the Irish Cancer Society which aims to prevent young people from starting to smoke and to remain smoke-free. The youth groups involved are calling on the public to support their film entry as they compete for the Online Award which is decided by public vote. – You can…

Referring to Circular Letter No. F17/96 in connection with the publication of VEC accounts and advising that the accounts of CLVEC together with the Certificate of the Comptroller and Auditor General for the period ended 30 June, 2013 were laid before both houses of the Oireachtas on 15th June 2015.  Accordingly it is now in…

Newspaper article of successful work carried out by Youthreach Miltown Malbay It was a very busy day for Youthreach, Miltown Malbay on Thursday 4th June between presentations to local organisations and celebrations of ‘good news stories’ .The day highlighted the valuable contribution the programme makes to the local community. Firstly, Kathleen Quinn presented a rocking…

May 2015 saw the graduation of 17 learners from Youthreach O’Connell Avenue. The evening was the culmination of 2 years on the Leaving Cert and Leaving Cert Applied programmes. Learners contributed to the celebration as class speeches were delivered by 6th years Jonathan Hannon and Micheael O’Donoghue. LCA student, Nicole Lynch composed a special poem…

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS – IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please be aware that there are new requirements with regard to Garda Vetting for new substitute teachers. The relevant circular letter 0026/2015 is available on the Department of Education website. It is important to read and comply within the July 31st 2015 deadline.

Over the past six years students and staff at Youthreach Education Centre O’Connell Avenue have donned their running shoes and enthusiastically took on the challenge of the 10k section of The Great Limerick Run. This year was no different when year eight students and two staff members Kate Flynn and Roisin Cleary took part in…

Limerick and Clare ETB are delighted to advise that this year’s Irish Language Course will be held at Coláiste Iosaef, Kilmallock  and Desmond College, Newcastlewest for two weeks commencing on Monday, June 29th and ending on Friday, July 10th, 2015. In addition to the language provision the curriculum also includes Irish dance and music and…