KCETB Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board
Rialtas na hEireann Government of Ireland
Rialtas na hEireann Government of Ireland
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Music Generation Carlow hosts its end-of-year showcase

Young musicians Aoíse Gould, Gráinne Nevin, Katie Nolan, Claire Ryan, Orla McCann, Keeva Delaney, with teacher Brian Murphy, performing at the Music Generation Carlow end-of-year concert.

(Tue. 6 June, 2023) – Music Generation Carlow (MGC) hosted its highly-anticipated end-of-year showcase last week in what was an unforgettable evening of musical accomplishment.   The concert featured exceptional performances by talented individuals, duos and groups from both county HUB programmes, as well as Reelig and ReelÓg, MGC’s county ensembles.  The concert also featured… Continue reading Music Generation Carlow hosts its end-of-year showcase

Artistic delights at Grennan Mill Craft School student exhibition

Repro Free No Charge for Repro 27-5-2023 Enda Walsh from Graiguenamanagh Co. Kilkenny is pictured in front of his creation Gluaisteacht at the end-of-year exhibition at Grennan Mill Craft School in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. Jewellery, ceramics, textiles, prints and metalcraft are amongst the 200 exhibition items on display by 15 emerging craft makers. Part of Ormonde College of Further Education, Grennan Mill Craft School is operated and managed by Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB). Picture Dylan Vaughan

(Mon. 30 May, 2023) – The evening sunshine last Friday was a beautiful backdrop to the end-of-year exhibition at Grennan Mill Craft School where visitors mingled with students and staff and viewed more than 200 pieces crafted by 15 emerging craft makers.     Guests were treated to a reception as they viewed craft on… Continue reading Artistic delights at Grennan Mill Craft School student exhibition

Ormonde College end-of-year exhibition makes welcome return

Padraigh Murray from Myshall Co. Carlow discussing his work with Ormonde College Deputy Principal Úna Hayes

(Fri. 12 May, 2023) – With pride the delight, the staff and students of Ormonde College of Further Education last night gathered for the opening of its end of-year exhibition after a four-year hiatus imposed by the pandemic. The event was held at the college’s Visual Arts Campus on Gaol Road in Kilkenny.   The… Continue reading Ormonde College end-of-year exhibition makes welcome return

VTOS Kilkenny 10th Annual Woodcarving Exhibition opens at Workhouse Square

(Wed. 3rd May) –  The VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) Kilkenny 10th Annual Woodcarving Exhibition opened at Workhouse Square McDonough Junction last Friday featuring a collection of superb pieces from the VTOS students under the guidance of teacher Peter O’Carroll.   MC for the occasion was VTOS Co-ordinator Geraldine Moran who welcomed all the special… Continue reading VTOS Kilkenny 10th Annual Woodcarving Exhibition opens at Workhouse Square

Music Generation Carlow musicians perform for US President at State banquet dinner

(Thurs. 20 April, 2023) – Three young musicians from Music Generation Carlow performed for US President Joe Biden at the State banquet dinner in Dublin Castle during his official visit to Ireland last week.   Hugh Kavanagh, Aislinn Joyce and Sonny Cahill, along with musician educator Áine Donohoe, had the honour of being the first… Continue reading Music Generation Carlow musicians perform for US President at State banquet dinner

KCETB celebrates its learners in showcase at Medieval Mile Museum

Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile Museum was a fitting venue last week for an impressive showcase event for adult learners organised by Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB).   Despite the adverse weather outside, the venue was a hive of activity as attendees were given information and guidance on the various learning services available to… Continue reading KCETB celebrates its learners in showcase at Medieval Mile Museum

KCETB Carlow Adult Education Service Celebrates Student Success

(Wed. 5 April, 2023) – Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board’s (KCETB) Adult Education Service recently welcomed students to a celebratory ‘Thank You’ morning at the Seven Oaks Hotel Carlow.   Students from Carlow Adult Learning Service, Community Education, Back to Education Initiative (BTEI), Carlow Adult Guidance Service, Vocational Education Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)… Continue reading KCETB Carlow Adult Education Service Celebrates Student Success

Music Generation Kilkenny to establish Kilkenny Youth Choir

19/12/2022. Pictured at Music Generation Kilkenny's 'Sing Out' concert in St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny City. Pictured are The Sing Out Choir comprising students from Gaelscoil Osrai, CBS Kilkenny, Kilkenny School Project (KSP) and St. John of God primary schools. Music Generation Kilkenny is a performance music education programme for county Kilkenny. It is part of Music Generation Ireland, a national partnership programme whose mission is to transform children and young people's lives by providing them with the opportunity to create, play and perform music in their own communities and on their own terms. Music Generation Kilkenny is operated by Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) and supported by Kilkenny County Council. Photo: Patrick Browne

Music Generation Kilkenny is calling on young singers aged 8-12 years to join its newly established Kilkenny Youth Choir.   Starting on Tuesday 18 April, Kilkenny Youth Choir will initially run for six weeks as an after-school pilot programme from 3.45pm-4.45pm on Tuesdays at the Friary Hall, Kilkenny.   The introduction of a youth choir… Continue reading Music Generation Kilkenny to establish Kilkenny Youth Choir

KCETB announces details of youth work grants

(Wed. 15 March, 2023) – KCETB has announced details of two separate grants for voluntary youth work clubs and groups operating in Kilkenny and Carlow.   The Integration Grant 2023 aims to support youth organisations and youth clubs engage with young people in the community who have fled war in Ukraine.   The Local Youth… Continue reading KCETB announces details of youth work grants

Celebrations at Borris Vocational School for new school extension

1/3/2023 Borris Vocational School extension opening. Fergal Browne chairperson Kilkenny Carlow ETB cutting the ribbon. Photo; Mary Browne

(Fri. 3 March, 2023) –Staff, students and educational partners gathered to officially open the new €1.7million extension at Borris Vocational School this week, marking a new chapter in its development.   The ribbon-cutting honour was undertaken by Cllr. Fergal Browne in his capacity as chairperson of Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB). Borris… Continue reading Celebrations at Borris Vocational School for new school extension

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