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Cuilmore National School, Newport, Co. Mayo welcomed pupils, parents, guardians, and local community members to its Open Night on Tuesday, February 10th. Cuilmore National School will transition to a Community National School (CNS) under Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) patronage from the 2026/2027 school year, becoming the first Community National School in Mayo. The Open Night offered families and community members the opportunity to learn more about the Community National School model, meet the principal and teachers, and ask…

Over 60 adult learners gathered at the Park Hotel in Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo for the Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim regional meeting of the National Further Education and Training (FET) Learner Forum. The event provided learners with a welcoming and inclusive space to share their experiences, reflect on their learning journeys, and contribute directly to shaping the future of further education and training. The National FET Learner Forum is run by AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation, in partnership with SOLAS, the Further Education…

REACH Fund 2026 MSLETB are delighted to announce that we are accepting applications from community and voluntary groups for REACH funding in 2026. The aim of the Reach Fund 2026 is to provide support to the most educationally disadvantaged learners in accessing and participating in community education in the Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim area. Please read the 2026 Reach Fund Guidelines. Copies are available as Gaeilge and in English. Reach Funding Guidelines – English Expression of interest for the REACH 2026 fund in…

Oíche na hÓige, an initiative of the Department of Education and Youth in partnership with Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board is a national celebration highlighting the vibrant network of youth clubs, services, youth workers, and volunteers supporting young people across Ireland. A series of vibrant and highly successful Oíche na hÓige youth events took place across Mayo, Sligo, and Leitrim, with representatives from MSLETB in attendance at multiple locations throughout the three counties.  Their presence was warmly welcomed by all…

Leitrim College of Further Education and Training (FET) held the 5th Leitrim Learners Conference on Tuesday, 25th November, at The Landmark Hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon. The event brought together almost 300 adult learners from across Leitrim College of FET. Celebrating lifelong learning under the theme “Your Journey, Your Voice, Your Vision,” the conference united adult learners, educators, and community partners to share experiences, build connections, and inspire continued personal and professional growth. Keynote speaker David Delaney captivated the audience with an inspiring address, challenging…

Community Education Scheme 2026 Applications are invited from Community and Voluntary Groups based in Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim who wish to avail of grants under the above scheme. Community Education refers to adult education and learning, generally outside the formal education sector. It aims to empower and support communities. It is firmly community-based, with local groups taking responsibility for, and playing a key role in organising courses and deciding on programme content. The scheme enables Community group and Organisations to provide community education…

Almost three hundred craft apprentices from Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal graduated from across 15 apprenticeship programmes at a ceremony on Friday, 14 November. The ceremony in the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny saw 129 apprentices attend the celebratory event with their families and friends, 70 of whom trained with Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB (MSLETB) and 59 trained with Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB). An additional 166 apprentices (130 from Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim and 36 from Donegal), who recently qualified,…

Calling all primary school and pre-school parents – have your say on the future of your primary school at Primary School Survey The Department of Education and Youth is inviting parents and guardians across Ireland to take part in the largest ever survey on primary school provision. This short, online survey, asks for your views on: Whether your school should be co-educational or single-sex Whether your school should operate under a denominational or multi-denominational patron Whether your school should provide education primarily through…

Mayo College of Further Education & Training proudly celebrated the achievements of its graduating students at a special ceremony on Friday, November 7th, with Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Marian Harkin, presenting awards to this year’s graduates. The Class of 2025, comprising approximately 600 students, represents a wide spectrum of disciplines across more than 62 full-time courses, including Motor Technology, Beauty, Agriculture, Hairdressing, Social Studies, Nursing, Disability Studies, Law, and Animation, among many…

The Sligo Community Training Centre (CTC), in partnership with Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB), celebrated the official opening of its new Car Maintenance Training Facility and the launch of a dedicated Car Maintenance course at a special event today. Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Marian Harkin formally opened the facility. The Minister praised the programme saying it provides young people with ‘the skills, training, and opportunities they need to develop fulfilling careers,’ She described it as a…

Sligo College of Further Education & Training celebrated the success of its graduating students on Friday, 17th October 2025, with special guest Minister Marian Harkin presenting awards to learners. This year, approximately 250 learners received their awards in person, with over 400 learners having completed their studies earlier this year and earned certification across a broad range of programmes. Graduates have completed courses spanning more than 40 disciplines, including Business & Computing, Health, Care & Social Studies, Design, Science & Engineering, and Hairdressing…

Sligo Community Training Centre (CTC) operating under the Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) hosted its annual Certification Day on Thursday, October 16th, celebrating the hard work, progress, and achievements of learners over the past year. The ceremony, held at the Centre, recognised a wide range of accomplishments across QQI, ICDL, Gaisce, and other awards. The event was attended by learners, families, staff, and special guests Dan Scannell, Board Member of Sligo CTC, and Anthony Quinn, Area Training Manager with…