Author: Jilly McDonough

KCETB has been accepted by the European Commission to join the EU Pact for Skills   Joining the EU Pact for Skills is an important milestone for KCETB, and we are proud to be the first Education and Training Board in Ireland to sign the Pact for Skills Charter and make a specific commitment on… Continue reading KCETB has been accepted by the European Commission to join the EU Pact for Skills

This week Minister of State at the Department of Health, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor visited KCETB Head Office to engage in a structured discussion on the organisation’s strategic priorities for the coming years. The Minister met with Chief Executive Dr. Lindsay Malone and Chair of the Board, Cllr Andrea Dalton to review progress on KCETB’s strategic… Continue reading Minister Visit Focuses on KCETB’s Future Growth

Kilkenny and Carlow ETB learners showcase talent to President Catherine Connolly at national Irish language competition   Students from Gaelcholáiste Cheatharlach and Coláiste Pobail Osraí Cill Chainnigh attended the event held in The Connacht Hotel, Galway, on Tuesday, March 6th. The national celebration of student voice across Irish-medium schools hosted by Education and Training Boards… Continue reading Kilkenny and Carlow ETB learners showcase talent to President Catherine Connolly at national Irish language competition

  KCETB announced as new partner of The Powerhouse Network   Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) has been announced as a new partner of The Powerhouse Network in Carlow. At an event celebrating International Women’s Day, the inclusion of KCETB as a partner in The Powerhouse Network marks a strategically significant milestone… Continue reading KCETB announced as new partner of The Powerhouse Network

Entrance Scholarship Recipients: Borris College Leaving Certificate Class of 2025   Students of Borris College recently celebrated a number of scholarship achievements. The Leaving Certificate Class of 2025 received a number of entrance scholarships for their outstanding Leaving Certificate results. The school was delighted to attend these awards with their former students and their parents… Continue reading Entrance Scholarship Recipients: Borris College Leaving Certificate Class of 2025

KCETB welcomes Minister James Lawless to Kilkenny as he gives the green light to College of the Future   Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) welcomed Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) James Lawless to Kilkenny on Wednesday, February 18th as he visited a number of key KCETB sites.  Arriving at KCETB Training Services, Purcellsinch Campus, Minister Lawless was met by Dr. Lindsay Malone,… Continue reading KCETB welcomes Minister James Lawless to Kilkenny as he gives the green light to College of the Future

KCETB Careers in Apprenticeship Expo Established as a Firm Annual Fixture in Education and Training Calendar On Thursday, 29 January, Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) held its 3rd annual Careers in Apprenticeship Expo, in Carlow Institute of Further Education and Training. It is clear that the fully subscribed event has become a… Continue reading KCETB Careers in Apprenticeship Expo Established as a Firm Annual Fixture in Education and Training Calendar

Borris College help to launch The B!G Idea Strategic Plan 2026-2028   On Wednesday, January 28th, KCETB and students from Borris College attended Leinster House for the launch of The B!G Idea Strategic Plan 2026–2028. This milestone reflects the ambition of the programme to empower young people with the skills, confidence, and opportunities needed to… Continue reading Borris College help to launch The B!G Idea Strategic Plan 2026-2028

KCETB Introduction to Thatching on Nationwide   KCETB’s Introduction to Thatching Programme featured on Nationwide on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player at 7pm, or 8pm on RTÉ +1 on Monday 26th January. The Training Cou rse, a collaboration between KCETB and The Heritage Council, represents a strategically significant innovation in heritage ed ucation, redefining how… Continue reading KCETB Introduction to Thatching on RTÉ’s Nationwide

Duiske College ranked third in Ireland among mixed secondary schools in Irish Times Progression Tables Duiske College is celebrating an outstanding national achievement after being ranked third in Ireland among mixed secondary schools for progression to third-level education in the Irish Times School Progression (Feeder Schools) tables. This prestigious ranking places Graiguenamanagh’s Duiske College among the very top mixed… Continue reading Duiske College ranked 3rd in Ireland among mixed secondary schools in Irish Times Progression Tables