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(Wed. 21 June, 2023) – Two talented young Music Generation Carlow musicians have been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent Ireland at the renowned International Music Camp in the US.   Kate O’Brien (17yrs), from Carlow town, and Eamonn O’Connor (15yrs), from Tullow, will travel to North Dakota on 25 June to participate in the… Continue reading Talented Music Generation Carlow musicians win scholarships to US music camp

(Wed. 14 June, 2023) – KCETB has published its Annual Newsletter 2023 that documents a busy year of activities across its schools, centres and offices.   The newsletter reflects a busy calendar packed with sporting fixtures,  concerts, plays, awards ceremonies, open days, and learner events among the many initiatives that contributed to a packed 12… Continue reading KCETB Annual Newsletter 2023 published

(Mon. 19 June, 2023) – Music was in the air around Kilkenny city for the last two weekends as Music Generation Kilkenny hosted a number of workshops and events as part of its 2023 summer programme.   A free musical event, Sounds of Summer, was held in Butler House Garden in partnership with Kilkenny Civic… Continue reading Music is in the air with Music Generation Kilkenny

(Mon. 12 June, 2023) – Kilkenny Youthreach held its end-of-year ceremony last week in the gardens of Butler House that provided an idyllic backdrop to a poignant event that saw learners received academic, volunteering and personal achievement awards.   Kilkenny Youthreach is a full-time education programme that gives a second chance to early school leavers aged… Continue reading Kilkenny Youthreach learners receive academic and personal achievement awards

(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

(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

(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

(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

(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

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