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Carlow Institute of Further Education Raising Awareness of Mental Health on Campus

Carlow Institute of Further Education Raising Awareness of Mental Health on Campus Carlow Institute to embrace the ‘Elephant in the Room’  Carlow Institute of Further Education is honoured to be invited to act as Brand Ambassadors and sponsors, for the Elephant in the Room Initiative. Staff and students from Carlow Institute attended the MENSANA launch supporting mental… Continue reading Carlow Institute of Further Education Raising Awareness of Mental Health on Campus

Adult Literacy for Life Research Project Reveals that Unmet Literacy Needs Has Negative Impact on Daily Lives

Pictured at the launch the Adult Literacy for Life Research Project at Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel. Pictured are Tommy Fennelly, Lisa Banks, Dr. Aisling McElearney, Brian O'Donnell. Photograph: Patrick Browne

Adult Literacy for Life Research Project Reveals that Unmet Literacy Needs Has Negative Impact on Daily Lives New Report explores perceptions and experiences among staff providing services to the public   This month, the Kilkenny and Carlow Regional Adult Literacy Coalition launched a new research report aimed at addressing the stigma that surrounds unmet literacy… Continue reading Adult Literacy for Life Research Project Reveals that Unmet Literacy Needs Has Negative Impact on Daily Lives

Dr. Lindsay Malone appointed as Chief Executive at Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board

Martha Bolger, Director of Further Education and Training, Dr. Lindsay Malone, Chief Executive, Dr. Pauline Egan, Director of Schools, Liam Scott, Director of Organisation Support and Development. PHOTO Vicky Comerford

Dr. Lindsay Malone appointed as Chief Executive at Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board   Dr Lindsay Malone has been appointed as the Chief Executive of Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board, following a Public Appointments Service recruitment competition. Speaking of her appointment, Dr. Malone said: “It is a privilege to be appointed… Continue reading Dr. Lindsay Malone appointed as Chief Executive at Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board

Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board: Call for Service

Students Shine at KCETB Student of the Year Awards

Zoe Joyce, Borris College, David Boland, Coláiste Mhuire, Hannah Doyle, Tyndall College, Max O'Keeffe, Scoil Aireagail, Ruby Connolly, Coláiste Eoin, Megan Farrell, Kilkenny City Vocational School, Cllr Andrea Dalton, Dr. Pauline Egan, Director of Schools/Chief Executive (acting), Jody Brooks, Duiske College, Tomás Ó hOldáin, Coláiste Pobal Osraí, Isabelle O'Brien, Abbey Community College, Ned Murray O'Shea, Coláiste Cois Siúire, Alison Malone, Grennan College and Dylan Jenkins, Coláiste Aindriú

Students Shine at KCETB Student of the Year Awards Thirteen Students Awarded across Kilkenny and Carlow schools The KCETB Student of the Year Awards took place at the Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny on Friday (5 Sept) afternoon. Thirteen students, each of whom have made a difference to their school community, were awarded for their respective post-primary… Continue reading Students Shine at KCETB Student of the Year Awards

Scoil Aireagail, Ballyhale, Celebrates Official Opening of New Fitness Suite

Helen McTighe, Principal Scoil Aireagail with Dr. Pauline Egan, Director of Schools officially open fitness suite

New Fitness Suite for Scoil Aireagail Scoil Aireagail is proud to announce the official opening of its brand-new Fitness Suite, a state-of-the-art facility designed to promote health, wellbeing, and lifelong fitness among students and staff. The official opening took place on Wednesday 3 September 2025 at the school, with staff, students, parents, Board of Management… Continue reading Scoil Aireagail, Ballyhale, Celebrates Official Opening of New Fitness Suite

JUMA – Johnstown & Urlingford Music & Art – Free Youth Music and Art Pilot Initiative

Free Youth Music and Art Pilot Initiative

Release your creativity and express yourself through JUMA!   Music Generation Kilkenny, KCETB Youth Office, and Creative Ireland Team – Kilkenny County Council – launch creative workshops for Autumn in partnership with Ossory Youth, Foróige Kilkenny, and the local community of Johnstown and Urlingford   Young people in Johnstown and Urlingford are set to benefit… Continue reading JUMA – Johnstown & Urlingford Music & Art – Free Youth Music and Art Pilot Initiative

KCETB welcomes Minister of State Marian Harkin to Carlow

Minister Marian Harkin's visit to Carlow Institute of Further Education

KCETB welcomes Minister of State Marian Harkin to Carlow Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) welcomed Minster of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science with special responsibility for Further Education, Apprenticeship, Construction and Climate Skills (DFHERIS) Marian Harkin to Carlow on Monday, June 9th. As part… Continue reading KCETB welcomes Minister of State Marian Harkin to Carlow

KCETB Annual Newsletter 2025

Eileen Curtis with Martha Bolger, Director FET, Cllr Andrea Dalton, Pauline Egan acting Chief Executive and Liam Scott Director of Organisation Support and Development

KCETB has published its Annual Newsletter for 2025 documenting a busy year of activities across our schools, centres and offices. Filled with many events and celebrations having taken place across the organisation, please enjoy reading all about what has been going on this year in KCETB. Click here to view KCETB Annual Newsletter 2025

Abbey Community College emerge victorious at Inter Schools Senior Debating Competition

Kate Ann Daniels, Mara Matthews, Vita Marohnic and Saoirse Corcoran celebrate their win

Abbey Community College emerge victorious at Inter Schools Senior Debating Competition Students opposed the introduction of AI in Post Primary School Education   Abbey Community College and Gaelcholáiste Cheatharlach met on Tuesday 14 May at the Newpark Hotel, County Kilkenny in the final of the Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board Inter Schools Senior… Continue reading Abbey Community College emerge victorious at Inter Schools Senior Debating Competition

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