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(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… Lean ar aghaidh ag léamh 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… Lean ar aghaidh ag léamh 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… Lean ar aghaidh ag léamh 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… Lean ar aghaidh ag léamh 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… Lean ar aghaidh ag léamh KCETB celebrates its learners in showcase at Medieval Mile Museum

(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)… Lean ar aghaidh ag léamh KCETB Carlow Adult Education Service Celebrates Student Success

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… Lean ar aghaidh ag léamh Music Generation Kilkenny to establish Kilkenny Youth Choir

(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… Lean ar aghaidh ag léamh KCETB announces details of youth work grants

(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… Lean ar aghaidh ag léamh Celebrations at Borris Vocational School for new school extension

The Training Services team at Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) this week hosted a special event for employers and industry representatives from the hospitality sector across Carlow and Kilkenny at the KCETB Hospitality Academy at Gowran Park.   The happy occasion took place during the inaugural ETB Week, a week-long celebration of… Lean ar aghaidh ag léamh Guests get their just desserts at KCETB Hospitality Academy event