Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless, and Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Marian Harkin, have announced the allocation of €47,489 in funds across Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim to deliver innovative community projects to help tackle unmet literacy needs, and benefit adults and communities across the region.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Marian Harkin today announced the purchase of a landmark site at the former Military Barracks in Castlebar, which will become the future home of a new Further Education and Training (FET) campus for Mayo, led by Mayo College of Further Education and Training (MCFET) under Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB). This significant Government investment, valued at tens of millions of…
Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton has today announced the expansion of the Summer Holiday Meals Pilot Programme for 2026, building on the success of last year’s initiative to support young people during the school summer holidays. The programme, first introduced in 2025, will receive increased funding of €600,000 in 2026, up from €500,000 last year. This additional investment will enable the programme to expand from 41 to 77 UBU Your Place Your Space (UBU)-funded youth services, operating across all 16 education…
The Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Marian Harkin, TD, today officially opened the new XR Hub developed by Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) at Sligo College of Further Education and Training. MSLETB also acknowledged the attendance and continued support of Frank Feighan TD, Eamon Scanlon TD, Martin Kenny TD, Councillor James Gilmartin, Councillor Fergal Nealon, Councillor Mary Bohan and Councillor Seamus Kilgannon, recognising their ongoing support for Further Education…
Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) was delighted to sponsor the Champion Learning & Development Programme Award at the Irish HR Champion Awards 2026, held last night at The Marker Hotel in Dublin. The awards ceremony brought together organisations and professionals from across Ireland to celebrate excellence, innovation and leadership in human resources, workplace learning and organisational development. Congratulations to this year’s winners, the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, who were presented with the award by Team MSLETB representative…
Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Regina Anderson as Director of Schools, with effect from April 27th, 2026. Ms Anderson joins MSLETB following a distinguished career in post-primary education, most recently serving as Principal of St Louis Community School, Kiltimagh, where she dedicated 28 years of service to the school community before taking up her new role with MSLETB.
Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) is celebrating a major double success at the Education Awards 2026, with Mayo College of Further Education and Training named Best Further Education Provider and MSLETB winning the Best Collaboration Award – Domestic (Economic, Digital & Workforce Development) in partnership with Gaelchultúr. The Education Awards ceremony took place on the 16th of April at the Johnstown Estate, Co. Meath, and the awards celebrate innovation, dedication, and outstanding achievements shaping the future of the education industry.
MSLETB is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Sligo & Leitrim Arts Education Grant Scheme 2026. This funding supports inclusive, creative, and innovative arts education projects for adults across Counties Sligo and Leitrim. Proposed projects may include productions, performances, exhibitions, and other artistic initiatives that enhance community engagement and access to the arts. Who can apply? Community groups and organisations Voluntary and professional arts groups Individual arts practitioners We encourage applicants to submit proposals that promote participation, creativity, and…
Music Generation Sligo will present a special showcase in a fully covered marquee at Queen Maeve’s Square on Monday 16 March, 6–8pm, as part of the Sligo St Patrick’s Festival. This vibrant evening of live music will feature young musicians from across Music Generation Sligo programmes, including bands from the MGS Band Programme, a harp ensemble, teen choir Sligo Voice Collective, and 6th class students from Scoil Ursula, who take part in the Discovering and Performing Music primary school programme. The centrepiece of the event will be a special prequel performance offering audiences a first…
Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) marked International Women’s Day 2026 with a special two‑part series of the Get Lit Podcast. These episodes celebrate women who focus on promoting leadership, confidence-building and lifelong learning specifically targeting potential female leaders within industry. Through these inspiring conversations released on March 6th and March 8th, the podcast spotlighted female empowerment, adult literacy, and the importance of accessible education across communities. Hosted by Róisín Egan, Regional Literacy Coordinator with Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) and Founder of the Get Lit Podcast, the series features two exceptional women: Siobhán Magner, Manager of the Apprenticeship &…
The Department of Education and Youth have announced the details for this year’s Local Youth Club Grant Scheme 2026 (LYCGS). LYCGS supports volunteer-led youth club/group activities at a local level. The Scheme, which provides grant aid towards the costs of running clubs/groups is funded by the Department of Education and Youth and is administered locally by Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB on behalf of DEY The Scheme supports voluntary youth club/group activities for young people; with priority given to clubs/groups catering for young people…
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…