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KCETB honours its retired employees at special event

Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) this week held a special event for retired employees to acknowledge their service and thank them for their hard work and dedication in providing education services to the Kilkenny and Carlow region. The full group is pictured. Back row (l-r): Conor O’Higgins (Ormonde College of Further Education); Clare O’Dwyer (Scoil Aireagail); James Dermody (Coláiste Aindriú); Patricia Dennehy (Scoil Aireagail); Andy Hogan (KCETB Training Services); Shelagh Hand (Carlow Institute of Further Education and Training); Brendan Brennan (Kilkenny City Vocational School); Anne Hickey (Coláiste Eoin); Padraig O’Ceallaigh (Carlow Institute of Further Education and Training); Pat Murphy (Duiske College); Liam O’Brien (Scoil Aireagail). Front row (l-r): Máire Ní Chonchubhair (Gaelcholáiste Cheatharlach); Madailín Mhic Lochlainn (Gaelcholáiste Cheatharlach); KCETB Chairperson Cllr Fergal Browne; KCETB Chief Executive Eileen Curtis; Patricia O’Dwyer (KCETB Adult Education); Patricia McDermott (KCETB).

Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) this week held a special event for retired employees to acknowledge their service and thank them for their hard work and dedication in providing education services to the Kilkenny and Carlow region.     What is normally an annual event was deferred due to the pandemic so… Continue reading KCETB honours its retired employees at special event

362 Apprentices Graduate at KCETB-hosted National Apprenticeship Awards 2022

(Tue 18 October, 2022) – 362 apprentices from Kilkenny, Carlow, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford graduated yesterday at a special ceremony in Kilkenny at which they were presented with their awards by Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Malcolm Noonan, TD.   The National Apprenticeship Awards 2022 for the south-east… Continue reading 362 Apprentices Graduate at KCETB-hosted National Apprenticeship Awards 2022

Inaugural National Apprenticeship Awards 2022 for the south east

Pictured are graduand apprentices Garret Brennan, Sous Chef at Avalon House Hotel, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny; Keith Hickey, Toolmaker with Carlow Toolmaking Services, Pollerton, Carlow and Joanne Cooney, Electrician with Excel Engineering, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. They are amongst 362 talented apprentices across Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford who will graduate at the inaugural National Apprenticeship Awards 2022 for the south-east region taking place in Kilkenny on Monday 17 October.

362 talented apprentices across Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford will graduate at the inaugural National Apprenticeship Awards 2022 for the south-east region taking place in Kilkenny next week (Mon. 17 October).   Organised by Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) for the region, the National Apprenticeship Awards recognise the achievements of apprentices… Continue reading Inaugural National Apprenticeship Awards 2022 for the south east

KCETB students are centre stage at ETBI Annual Conference 2022

Lemn Sissay MBE, Chancellor of the University of Manchester and Sunday Times bestselling author pictured with musicians from Music Generation Carlow trad collective ‘Reelig’' after he delivered a keynote address at the annual Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) education conference in Mount Wolseley, Carlow

Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) students took an active part in the recent Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) Annual Conference 2022, which took place at Mount Wolesley Hotel, Co. Carlow.   Young musicians from Music Generation Carlow and from Coláiste Eoin Hacketsown were selected to provide the entertainment on both evenings… Continue reading KCETB students are centre stage at ETBI Annual Conference 2022

Cllr Fergal Browne Elected Chairperson of KCETB

Outgoing KCETB chairman, Cllr Peter “Chap” Cleere congratulates and welcomes the incoming chairman, Cll Fergal Browne

(Thurs. 5 October, 2022) – Cllr Fergal Browne is the new chairperson of Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) and Cllr Andrea Dalton its new vice-chairperson, following their election by the board this week. Both councillors represent Carlow County Council.   They replace outgoing chairperson, Cllr Peter “Chap” Cleere, following a six-year tenure,… Continue reading Cllr Fergal Browne Elected Chairperson of KCETB

KCETB launches new Strategy Statement

Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) today launched its Strategy Statement 2022-2026, which will guide its work for the next five years. This is the second strategy since the establishment of KCETB in 2013 as a leading provider of education and training in the south east. KCETB enables 15,000 annual learners to reach… Continue reading KCETB launches new Strategy Statement

12 “leaders of the future” from Kilkenny and Carlow awarded KCETB Student of the Year 2022

12 leaders of the future KCETB

Twelve “exceptional young people” who have each made a difference to their school community were this evening awarded Student of the Year 2022 for their respective post-primary schools in counties Kilkenny and Carlow. The ceremony, which took place in the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow was organised by Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB),… Continue reading 12 “leaders of the future” from Kilkenny and Carlow awarded KCETB Student of the Year 2022

KCETB welcomes “significant capital investment” for Grennan Equestrian Centre

The announcement this morning by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD of a significant capital investment to upgrade the facilities at Grennan Equestrian Centre in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny has been warmly welcomed by the centre and its patron, Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB). Commenting on… Continue reading KCETB welcomes “significant capital investment” for Grennan Equestrian Centre

Artistic delights at Grennan Mill Craft School student exhibition

(Mon. 30 May, 2022) – A cornucopia of artistic delights greeted visitors to Grennan Mill Craft School who came out to view and celebrate the more than 200 pieces crafted by 15 emerging craft makers at the school’s end-of-year exhibition on Friday night. Jewellery, ceramics, textiles, prints and metalcraft were amongst the exhibition items on… Continue reading Artistic delights at Grennan Mill Craft School student exhibition

Opening of Grennan College Extension

Celebrations at Grennan College for new school extension (Fri. 20 May, 2022) – Grennan College had the opportunity today to host its first formal social event in two years when staff, students and educational partners gathered to officially open the Thomastown school’s new €1.4million seven-classroom extension. The ribbon-cutting honour was undertaken by Cllr. Peter “Chap”… Continue reading Opening of Grennan College Extension

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 a series of 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 across Kilkenny and Carlow, the co-ordination of youth services, and the promotion of music education through Music Generation. We employ 1,377 people and operate an annual budget of over €80million. 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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Athy Road
Carlow
R93 DN80
T: +353 (0)59 9138560
E: info@kcetb.ie

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Seville Lodge
Callan Road
Kilkenny
R95 AVX2
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