‘Education & Career’ Archives
County Limerick schools getting active
The County Limerick Local Sports Partnership is teaming up with over a dozen primary schools across Limerick to promote physical activity for hundreds of primary pupils. (more...)
Banner County cements links with Clare Valley
A group from Clare Valley in South Australia have been officially welcomed to County Clare by the Mayor of Clare Pat Daly at a reception in Áras Contae an Chláir. (more...)
Book documents interaction of Traveller and Settled communities in Ireland
A new book outlining the experiences of the Traveller community and their interaction with ‘settled people’ in 21st century Ireland has been documented in a new book launched today (Thursday, 07 March 2013) at the Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick (UL). (more...)
Community guides development of Post-Recession Ennis
A new vision for the development of Munster’s largest town in the post recession era was unveiled in Ennis today as part of a ceremony marking the 400th anniversary of the granting of a Royal Charter to Ennis. (more...)
PHOTOCALL (reminder) Launch of Ennis 2020 and 400th Anniversary Of Ennis Charter
Attn News and Photo Desks For Immediate Release WHEN: 11.30 am today (Monday, 4 March, 2013) WHERE: Civic Room, Waterpark House, Drumbiggle Road, Ennis WHAT: WHAT: A new vision for the development of Munster’s largest town in the post recession era will be unveiled in Ennis as part of a ceremony marking the 400th anniversary of the granting [...]
Limerick Schools Programme gets to the ‘Art’ of the Matter
The Limerick County Arts Office today announced details of its 17th annual Artist in School Residency Programme, which will see hundreds of Limerick primary school students participate in art workshops during the next few months. (more...)
PHOTOCALL Limerick Artist in Schools Residency Programme
Attn News and Photo Desks For Immediate Release Time: 10:30 A.M. Date: Friday, 1 March 2013 Location: Council Chamber, Limerick County Hall, Dooradoyle, Limerick Cathaoirleach Jerome Scanlan will officially launch the Artist in Schools Residency Programme 2013. Photography and interview opportunities will be [...]
Event Drives Home Road Safety Message for Young People
200 young people today (Thursday, 21 February 2013) witnessed the full horror of road traffic incidents and the consequences for the victims and relatives of those involved at a graphic demonstration in Ennis, County Clare. (more...)
PHOTOCALL Students To Witness Mock Road Crash In Clare
ATTN NEWSDESK: WHERE: Ennis Fire Station, New Road, Ennis, Co Clare WHEN: 9.30 am – 12.00 pm, Thursday, 21 February 2013 WHAT: Secondary school students from across County Clare will attend a mock road traffic incident. Actors, each portraying seriously injured traffic collision victims, will be treated by emergency services during the [...]
Graduation Ceremony Held in Ennis For Childcare Course Participants
28 people from all over County Clare this week graduated and received Childcare qualifications from the Ennis-based Clare Training Resource Centre. (more...)
Clare Students And Teachers Attend Energy Workshops
Students and teachers from across County Clare have participated in a series of energy awareness workshops held throughout Clare. (more...)
Clare Students Bring Safety Training into the Home
Hundreds of Clare primary school students will receive fire safety awareness lessons during the coming months under a programme being administered locally by Clare County Fire and Rescue Service. (more...)
Engineering Firms Forced To Hire Outside Ireland Due To Skills Shortage
The significant shortfall in Engineering and Science graduates in Ireland in recent years is forcing Irish companies to look abroad to fill vacant job positions, according to a Limerick hi-tech engineering company. (more...)
Mulcahy Welcomes New Training Places For Long-Term Unemployed
Clare Fine Gael Senator Tony Mulcahy has welcomed the announcement that free educating and training places are being provided for up 6,500 people who are long-term unemployed. (more...)
Limerick High-Tech Firm Launches Scholarship Programme
A Limerick hi-tech engineering company has developed a novel way of encouraging young people to consider Engineering and Science careers by offering a scholarship and internship to third level undergraduate students. (more...)
Ennis Town Council Unveils Environmental Events Calendar
Students and teachers from Ennis Community College and Gaelcholáiste an Chláir this week assisted Ennis Town Council with the launch of its 2013 Environmental Initiatives Calendar. (more...)
Road Safety Advice For Ennis Motorists On Friars Walk
Following last week’s official opening of a new section of the Ennis Inner Relief Road project, Ennis Town Council has appealed to motorists to exercise caution in the vicinity of the Holy Family Junior and Senior Schools on Friars Walk. (more...)
Additional Accommodation For Shannon And Scarriff Schools
Clare Fine Gael Senator Tony Mulcahy says he has received confirmation from the Department of Education and Skills that two Clare schools are to receive additional accommodation. (more...)
Long Service Awards For 8 Limerick Fire Service Members
8 Fire & Rescue Service personnel from Limerick with a combined service record of 170 years have been honoured at the annual National Long Service Awards Ceremony held at the weekend. (more...)
Limerick Students Become Fire-Fighters For A Week
Transition year students from Rathkeale and Newcastle West have concluded a pilot training course provided by Limerick County Fire and Rescue Service. (more...)