Ten years ago this month, Co Clare language teacher Rhona Gomès set up the first out of school French classes for local children in Ennis.

The Minister for Education has confirmed that the Leaving Certificate 2021 written, coursework, oral and practical performance examinations will be held and a corresponding process of grades accredited by State Examinations Commission will be available to students.

Limerick Institute of Technology’s Director of Industry Engagement Seamus Hoyne has been appointed LIT’s new Dean Flexible and Work Based Learning.

Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s College of Further Education and Training, Hospitality Campus, has  launched a new leadership programme, Developing Leaders for Hospitality and Tourism, funded through the Skills to Advance initiative and aimed at providing targeted training for the hospitality industry at this challenging time.

Community education projects throughout Limerick and Clare have received funding under the Mitigating against Educational Disadvantage Fund.

The University of Limerick is to facilitate on campus Covid-19 testing by HSE Mid-West Community Healthcare in a bid to prevent further transmission among the student population.

Clare has been selected as one of five locations for a new study examining older workers in Ireland.

Mary Immaculate College is continuing its special effort to reach out to prospective students online by holding their first Postgraduate Virtual Talks Series from the 10th of February to the 3rd of March.