30 Locations, 15 Schools and Colleges, 13,092 Learners, 5,263 Students, €80 Million Annual Budget

Flourish through learning with KCETB

Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) is a leading provider of education and training in the south east, enabling 18,000 annual learners to reach their potential by offering education pathways in schools, colleges, training centres and community settings. Our remit includes the management and operation of 13 post-primary schools, two colleges of further education and training, an extensive range of adult and community education services in 30 locations across Kilkenny and Carlow, the co-ordination of youth services, and the promotion of music education through Music Generation. Our organisation employs 1,377 people and operates an annual budget of over €80 million. Our tagline is Flourish through learning and our core belief is that learning has the power to change lives and build communities.

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Our Schools

KCETB operates and manages 13 post-primary schools across Carlow and Kilkenny, each of which are underpinned by the core values of excellence in education, care, equality, community and respect.

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Further Education and Training

The needs of learners are met through KCETB's Further Education and Training Services (FET) that manages and operates 17 QQI-registered centres across 13 FET hubs and 30 community-based outreach locations.

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Youth Services

KCETB co-ordinates and administers the delivery of youth services to young people across Kilkenny and Carlow under a variety of youth-funded programmes.

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Music Generation

Music Generation transforms the lives of children and young people through access to an excellent performance music education.

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Current Vacancies

KCETB is committed to providing a high-quality, professional service to support our schools, centres and staff.

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Corporate

KCETB is supported by an executive and administrative team whose work underpins the delivery of education and training throughout our schools and centres.

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News and Events

KCETB honours its retired employees at special event

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O’Donovan TD, Cllr Andrea Dalton, Eileen Curtis, CE KCETB and Martha Bolger

Kilkenny’s FET College moves to the next stage

Standing: Dearbhla Ní Liatháin NíNualláin of Gaelcholáíste Cheatharlach, Keelin Byrne of Coláíste Aindriú, Adam Kinsella of Coláiste Eoin, Conall Tobin of Grennan College, Kieran Crowley of Scoil Aireagail, Christian Germaine of Tyndall College, Eibhlín Holden of Coláiste Cois Siúire, Caoimhe Hickey of Coláiste Mhuire Seated: Aimee Dunne of Duiske College, Róisín Ní Shúilleabháin of Coláíste Pobail Osraí, Pauline Egan, Director of Schools KCETB, Cllr Andrea Dalton, Chairperson, KCETB, Eileen Curtis Chief Executive KCETB, Niamh Cuddihy of Abbey Community College, Éoghan Grennan of Borris College

Student of the Year Awards 2024

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Kilkenny:	Carlow:
Adult Education Guidance Service - Kilkenny Lower New Street, Kilkenny Counsellor Co-ordinator: Orla Reddy T: 056-7764448 Email	Adult Education Guidance Service - Carlow Co-ordinator: Shane Rooney T: 059-9133123 Email
Adult Learning Service - Kilkenny 43 Upper Patrick Street, Kilkenny Adult Literacy Organiser: Carmel Bryan T: 056-7763149 Email	Adult Learning Service - Carlow Tullow Road, Carlow. Adult Literacy Organiser: Tara Kelly T: 059-9135544 Email
Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) - Kilkenny Block A Unit 7, Danville Business Park, Ring Road, Kilkenny Co-ordinator: Claire Jackman T: 056-7701020 Email	Back to Education Initiative(BTEI) - Carlow 1b Meadow Court, Burrin Street, Carlow Co-ordinator: Orlaith McHugh T: 059-9139532 Email
Community Education Service - Kilkenny Lower New Street, Kilkenny Community Education Facilitator: Siobhán O’Brien T: 056-7786896 Email	Community Education Service - Carlow 1a Meadow Court, Burrin Street, Carlow Community Education Facilitator: Fiona Dunne T: 059-9179376 Email
Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) - Kilkenny Bishop Birch Training Institute, Waterford Road, Kilkenny VTOS Co-ordinator: Geraldine Moran T: 056-7764719 Email	Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) - Carlow VTOS Centre, 1-3 Granby Row, Carlow VTOS Co-ordinator: Úna Hayes T: 059-9140311 Email Visit Website

Apprenticeship Services Kilkenny Virginia Bohan Authorised Officer Virginia.Bohan@kilkennycarlowetb.ie T: 056 7813014 Ext. 206	Apprenticeship Services Carlow Tomás McCarthy Authorised Officer Tomas.McCarthy@kilkennycarlowetb.ie T: 056 7813014 Ext. 204
Commis Chef Apprenticeship Mary Butler Training Centre Manager Mary.PriorButler@kilkennycarlowetb.ie T: 056 7813014 Ext. 211	Contracted Training Bernie Eccles Contracted Training Officer Beccles@kcetb.ie T: 056 7813014 Ext. 203
Recruitment Helena Comerford Recruitment Officer Helena.Comerford@kilkennycarlowetb.ie T: 056 7813014 Ext. 208	Skills to Advance Gillian Ryan Assistant Manager Gillian.Ryan@kilkennycarlowetb.ie T: 056 7813014 Ext. 213 Employer Engagement Co-ordinator Gabrielle.Carroll@kilkennycarlowetb.ie T: 056 7813014 Ext. 214

Abbey Community College Abbey Road, Ferrybank, Waterford. Call: 051 832 930 Email Visit Website	Coláiste Aindriú Muine Bheag, Co. Carlow Call: 059 972 1335 Email Visit Website
Borris Vocational School Borris, Co. Carlow Call: 059 977 3155 Email Visit Website	Coláiste Eoin Hacketstown, Co. Carlow Call: 059 647 1198 Email Visit Website
Coláiste Mhuire Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny Call: 056 883 1135 Email Visit Website	Coláiste Cois Siuire Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny Call: 051 895 112 Email Visit Website
Coláiste Pobail Osraí Ormonde Road, Kilkenny Call: 056 776 4557 Email Visit Website	Duiske College Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny Call: 059 9724 177 Email Visit Website
Grennan College Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny Call: 056 772 4112 Email Visit Website	Gaelcholáiste Cheatharlach Askea, Co. Carlow Call: 059 913 2130 Email Visit Website
Kilkenny City Vocational School New Street, Kilkenny Call: 056 772 2468 Email Visit Website	Scoil Aireagail Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny Call: 056 776 8632 Email Visit Website
Tyndall College Kilkenny Road, Carlow Call: 059 918 2250 Email Visit Website

Adult Education Guidance Service Carlow 1a Meadow Court, Burrin Street, Carlow Co-ordinator: Shane Rooney T: 0599133123 Email Visit Website	Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) - Carlow 1b Meadow Court, Burrin Street, Carlow Co-ordinator: Orlaith McHugh T: 059 9139532 Email
Adult Literacy Services Adult Learning Service - Carlow, Tullow Road, Carlow. Adult Literacy Organiser: Tara Kelly T: 059-9135544 Email	Community Education Service - Carlow 1a Meadow Court, Burrin Street, Carlow Community Education Facilitator: Fiona Dunne T: 059 9179376 Email
Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) - Carlow VTOS Centre, 1-3 Granby Row, Carlow VTOS Co-ordinator: Úna Hayes T:059 9140311 Email Visit Website

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30 Locations, 15 Schools and Colleges, 13,092 Learners, 5,263 Students, €80 Million Annual Budget

Flourish through learning with KCETB

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FET is for everyone!

Our Schools

Further Education and Training

Youth Services

Music Generation

Current Vacancies

Corporate

News and Events

KCETB honours its retired employees at special event

Kilkenny’s FET College moves to the next stage

Student of the Year Awards 2024

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30 Locations, 15 Schools and Colleges, 13,092 Learners, 5,263 Students, €80 Million Annual Budget

Flourish through learning with KCETB

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Training Services

Local Training Initiative

Community Training Centres

Youthreach

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Adult Education Programmes Carlow

Adult Education Ballyragget

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Adult Education Castlecomer

Adult Education Johnstown

Adult Education Ferrybank

Adult Education Hacketsown

Adult Education Inistioge

Adult Education Rosbercon

Adult Education Ballyhale

Adult Education Kilkenny City

Adult Education Urlingford

Adult Education Piltown

Adult Education Stoneyford

Adult Education Ballon

Adult Education Borris

Adult Education Bagenalstown

Adult Education Bennettsbridge

Adult Education Callan

Adult Education Graiguenamanagh

Adult Education Leighlinbridge

Adult Education Myshall

Adult Education Rathvilly

Adult Education Tinyrland

Adult Education Tullow

Adult Education Goresbridge

Adult Education Gowran

Adult Education Windgap

Abbey Community College

Borris Vocational School

Coláiste Aindriú

Coláiste Eoin

Coláiste Mhuire

Coláiste Pobail Osraí

Gaelcholáiste Cheatharlach

Coláiste Cois Siuire

Duiske College

Grennan College

Kilkenny City Vocational School

Scoil Aireagail

Tyndall College

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Community Training Centres – Kilkenny

Youthreach – Carlow

Youthreach - Kilkenny

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Carlow Institute of Further Education

Ormonde College

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Local Training Initiative Carlow

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Local Training Initiative

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