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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…

The Minister for Education Helen McEntee and renowned psychotherapist Dr Richard Hogan have addressed the annual congress of Education & Training Boards Ireland (ETBI), including Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB (MSLETB), which took place on Thursday 9th of October in Cavan, and discussed key sectoral challenges in advance of the recently announced national Convention on Education. Over 200 delegates from across Ireland’s education and training boards (ETBs), including from MSLETB, listened closely to the first sectoral address by Minister for Education and Youth,…

Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB (MSLETB) are seeking an organisation with experience of providing services to young people, to deliver a youth service to young people in the Castlebar/Ballinrobe region. This new project is being established in line with the UBU Your Place Your Space Scheme which is funded by the Department of Education and Youth (DEY). The mission of the UBU Your Place Your Space Funding Scheme is: “To provide out-of-school supports to young people in their local communities to enable them…

Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) is delighted to announce that the Department of Education and Youth has approved the funding for Castlebar with outreach to Ballinrobe under the UBU Your Place Your Space scheme. This new UBU service will support 120+ young people across both areas, with a budget allocation of €120,000 and approximately two dedicated youth workers. The service will focus on providing community-based youth work supports to meet the personal, social, and developmental needs of young people, particularly those facing social and…

Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) has launched Get Lit, a new monthly podcast designed to share real stories, practical supports, and pathways into adult literacy. Each episode will feature learners, tutors, local partners, and special guests, highlighting the skills that help adults build stronger futures in reading, writing, numeracy, and digital literacy while raising awareness of unmet literacy needs across society. The series supports the Adult Literacy for Life (ALL)-Ireland’s ten-year, whole-of-government and whole-of-society strategy to ensure every adult…

Leitrim College of Further Education, part of Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB), proudly celebrated the achievements of its 2025 graduates at a formal ceremony held in the distinctive setting of the Methodist Church at The Shed Distillery, Drumshanbo. The event brought together graduates, families, staff, and members of the local community to mark the culmination of a year of dedication, growth, and learning. This year’s ceremony reflected not only academic and vocational achievement, but also the resilience and perseverance…

Energy, talent, and community pride filled the Tubbercurry Library and Youth Café as over 60 people gathered to celebrate the official launch of the Foróige UBU South Sligo Youth Project. The event, hosted by Foróige in partnership with the Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB), featured live youth performances, interactive showcases, exhibitions, and a special guest appearance by Megan McCormack, Senior Sligo Footballer and Sligo Rose of Tralee. Megan spoke about resilience, confidence, and the importance of creating spaces where…

Mayo College of Further Education and Training (MCFET) has been awarded Further Education Provider of the Year 2025 at the prestigious Education Awards in Dublin, recognising its exceptional innovation, inclusivity, and impact on learners and communities across Mayo and beyond. Formed in 2021 through the merger of Castlebar and Westport Colleges of Further Education, MCFET has rapidly become a national leader in the sector. The college has expanded its full-time course offerings from 40 to over 65, increased staff from 30 to 70,…

Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) has publicly declared its support for and adoption of ALTITUDE – the National Charter for Universal Design (UD) in Tertiary Education – and joined the national call to action for institutions and agencies to work towards a more universally designed tertiary education system. MSLETB strongly believes that ‘inclusion is everyone’s business’, and that all staff play a role in creating an environment in which the huge diversity of learners in our community can thrive.…

Mayo College of FET Youthreach Kiltimagh proudly marked 30 years of supporting young learners with the official launch of its Wellness Garden, a new initiative designed to promote mental health, well-being, and outdoor learning. The event was officially opened by Maria Walsh, MEP, and attended by key figures, staff, students, and community supporters. Adding to the momentous occasion, Gerard Griffin, National Youthreach Coordinator, planted a commemorative tree to honor three decades of Youthreach Kiltimagh’s impact on education and the local community. The Wellness…

Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB is delighted to announce that the Reach Fund 2025 is now open for applications. The Reach Fund aims to support the most educationally disadvantaged learners by enhancing access and participation in community education. How to ApplyTo apply for the Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB Reach Fund 2025, applicants must submit the following documents to [email protected]:Completed Application Form, including the checklist page (Download here).Copies of quotations for requested funding. Before applying, please ensure you read the REACH Guidelines 2025…