{"id":32667,"date":"2025-10-24T14:12:47","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T13:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/?p=32667"},"modified":"2025-10-24T14:12:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T13:12:47","slug":"kcetb-commis-chef-joanne-leahy-takes-home-national-apprentice-of-the-year-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/ga\/kcetb-commis-chef-joanne-leahy-takes-home-national-apprentice-of-the-year-award\/","title":{"rendered":"KCETB Commis Chef Joanne Leahy takes home National Apprentice of the Year Award"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_32669\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32669\" style=\"width: 576px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32669\" src=\"https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Minister-Harkin-presents-Joanne-Leahy-with-Apprentice-of-the-Year-Award-in-Hospitality-Food-Agriculture-Category-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Kilkenny and Carlow ETB Commis Chef apprentice Joanne Leahy of Lenehans Bar in Kilkenny, was the proud winner of the Hospitality, Food and Agriculture Award at the National Apprentice of the Year Awards\" width=\"576\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Minister-Harkin-presents-Joanne-Leahy-with-Apprentice-of-the-Year-Award-in-Hospitality-Food-Agriculture-Category-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Minister-Harkin-presents-Joanne-Leahy-with-Apprentice-of-the-Year-Award-in-Hospitality-Food-Agriculture-Category-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Minister-Harkin-presents-Joanne-Leahy-with-Apprentice-of-the-Year-Award-in-Hospitality-Food-Agriculture-Category-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Minister-Harkin-presents-Joanne-Leahy-with-Apprentice-of-the-Year-Award-in-Hospitality-Food-Agriculture-Category-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Minister-Harkin-presents-Joanne-Leahy-with-Apprentice-of-the-Year-Award-in-Hospitality-Food-Agriculture-Category-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Minister-Harkin-presents-Joanne-Leahy-with-Apprentice-of-the-Year-Award-in-Hospitality-Food-Agriculture-Category-1568x1045.jpeg 1568w, https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Minister-Harkin-presents-Joanne-Leahy-with-Apprentice-of-the-Year-Award-in-Hospitality-Food-Agriculture-Category.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32669\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kilkenny and Carlow ETB Commis Chef apprentice Joanne Leahy of Lenehans Bar in Kilkenny, was the proud winner of the Hospitality, Food and Agriculture Award at the National Apprentice of the Year Awards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">KCETB Commis Chef Joanne Leahy takes home National Apprentice of the Year Award<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Commis Chef Apprentice wins Hospitality, Food and Agriculture Award<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Kilkenny and Carlow ETB Commis Chef apprentice Joanne Leahy of Lenehans Bar in Kilkenny, was the proud winner of the Hospitality, Food and Agriculture Award at the National Apprentice of the Year Awards on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementToProof\">Speaking on Joanne\u2019s success, Chief Executive Dr. Lindsay Malone said:<i>\u00a0&#8220;On behalf of KCETB, I extend heartfelt <span class=\"marku3lhi4an8 uM2yb\" data-markjs=\"true\">congratulations<\/span> to Joanne Leahy on her outstanding achievement in winning the Hospitality, Food and Agriculture Award. Joanne\u2019s dedication, skill, and passion for her craft exemplify the very best of our apprenticeship programmes. Her success is a testament to the transformative power of further education and training and the bright future that awaits our talented learners. We are immensely proud of her.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementToProof\">Held at The Mansion House in Dublin the awards, now in its fourth year, showcased the 30,000 strong community of apprentices who, every day, walk the walk of leadership, teamwork, creativity &amp; problem-solving in their work and learning.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With over\u202f300 outstanding apprentices nominated for an award this year, Joanne was one of 12 category award winners on the night.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32670\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32670\" style=\"width: 655px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32670\" src=\"https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Apprentice-of-the-Year-Award-2-1024x870.jpg\" alt=\"Apprentice of the Year Joanne Leahy with KCETB Chief Executive Dr. Lindsay Malone, KCETB Training Services Manager Melinda Niland and Morgan Farrell, Commis Chef Instructor. 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Kilkenny and Carlow ETB Commis Chef apprentice Joanne Leahy of Lenehans Bar in Kilkenny, was the proud winner of the Hospitality, Food and Agriculture Award at the National Apprentice of the Year Awards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementToProof\">Reacting to her win, Joanne Leahy, apprentice of Lenehans Bar in Kilkenny said:\u00a0\u201c<i>Being named a Hospitality, Food and Agriculture Award winner fills me with gratitude. I want to acknowledge my colleagues at Lenehans Bar for their support and mentorship. It\u2019s an honour to bring this recognition to Kilkenny and I hope my story encourages others to follow their passion through apprenticeship\u201d.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementToProof\">Under the tutelage of Morgan Farrell, Commis Chef instructor, Joanne\u2019s award is another success for KCETB and the Commis Chef Apprenticeship. Earlier this year Apprentice Commis Chefs, Evan Rafter and Richard Walsh both won silver medals at the\u202fCATEX\u202fChef Ireland competition.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementToProof\">Melinda Niland, Training Services Manager said:\u00a0<i>\u2018Joanne\u2019s achievement highlights the excellence and professionalism that underpin KCETB\u2019s apprenticeship programmes. It reflects the strong collaboration between our instructors, employers, and learners in delivering industry-focused training that leads to real success with the Commis Chef Apprenticeship. This recognition is a testament to the high calibre of talent emerging from our programmes and reinforces KCETB\u2019s ongoing commitment to supporting apprentices in reaching their full potential.\u2019<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementToProof\">Reflecting the importance of this award for the region, Dr. Lindsay Malone further commented, <i>&#8220;Joanne Leahy\u2019s success is more than a personal triumph, it is a powerful signal of the growing strength and potential of the hospitality and food sector in our region. Her award showcases the calibre of talent emerging from our apprenticeship programmes and reinforces KCETB\u2019s commitment to developing a skilled workforce that meets the evolving needs of local industry. This kind of recognition helps attract investment, boost tourism, and inspire future apprentices to pursue excellence right here in Kilkenny and Carlow.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementToProof\" aria-hidden=\"true\">","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KCETB Commis Chef Joanne Leahy takes home National Apprentice of the Year Award\u00a0 Commis Chef Apprentice wins Hospitality, Food and Agriculture Award\u00a0 &nbsp; Kilkenny and Carlow ETB Commis Chef apprentice Joanne Leahy of Lenehans Bar in Kilkenny, was the proud winner of the Hospitality, Food and Agriculture Award at the National Apprentice of the Year&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/ga\/kcetb-commis-chef-joanne-leahy-takes-home-national-apprentice-of-the-year-award\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">KCETB Commis Chef Joanne Leahy takes home National Apprentice of the Year 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