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.
Mayo College of Further Education and Training was recognised for the second year in a row for its unwavering learner-centred approach, strong industry links and consistently high-quality provision across a wide range of programmes. The award reflects the college’s ongoing commitment to supporting learners of all ages to progress into employment, further study and life-long learning, while responding directly to regional and national skills needs.
MSLETB’s Best Collaboration Award – Domestic (Economic, Digital & Workforce Development) MSLETB and Mayo College of Further Education and Training team members at the Education Awards 2026.[/caption], won jointly with Gaelchultúr, acknowledges the impact of their strategic partnership in advancing Irish-language education, workforce development and economic opportunities. The collaboration has played a key role in supporting organisations, educators and learners to develop professional Irish-language capacity, aligned with national policy and labour market priorities.
Commenting on the achievement, Tom Grady, Chief Executive of MSLETB said:
These awards are a powerful endorsement of the work taking place across MSLETB. The national recognition of Mayo College of Further Education and Training as the best further education provider in the country, reflects the dedication, professionalism and ambition of its staff and learners. Equally, MSLETB’s award winning partnership with Gaelchultúr highlights the strength of collaboration in delivering high quality Irish language courses that support professional development, skills progression and the continued growth of Irish in the workplace.
The dual recognition at the Education Awards 2026 reinforces MSLETB’s position as a leader in further education and training, and its commitment to collaboration, inclusion and lifelong learning across the region and beyond.