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Galway and Roscommon

Education and Training Board

Annual Report 2015

2 Galway and Roscommon ETB Annual Report 2015

Contents:

Chapter 1 – Organisation and Corporate Governance

Chairperson’s Statement 7

CE Introduction 8

Legislative Background 9

Corporate Governance 10

Capital Projects 2015 13

Financial Information 17

Chapter 2 – Second Level Schools and Provision 19

Coláiste an Ardeaspaig Mhic Éil /Archbishop McHale College 20

Coláiste an Chreagáin 21

Coláiste an Eachréidh, An Coiléar Bán 22

Coláiste Bhaile Chláir 23

Coláiste Cholmcille 24

Coláiste Ghobnait 25

Coláiste Mhuirlinne /Merlin College 26

Coláiste na Coiribe 27

Coláiste Naomh Eoin 28

Coláiste Naomh Feichín 29

Coláiste Pobail Ail Finn / Elphin Community College 30

Coláiste Pobail na Gaillimhe / Galway Community College 31

Coláiste Pobail na Mainistreach /Abbey Community College 32

Coláiste Pobail Ros Comáin / Roscommon Community College 33

Coláiste Bhríde / St. Brigid’s College 34

Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa / St. Killian’s College 35

Coláiste Naomh Éinne 36

Coláiste an Chláirín / Clarin College 37

Coláiste na bPiarsach 38

Institiúid Theicniúil na Gaillimhe – GTI 39

Galway and Roscommon ETB Principals, Deputy Principals and Schools 40

Chapter 3 – Further Education and Training Services 43

Map highlighting the locations of GRETB schools and centres of Further Education and Training 44 Management Overview of Further Education and Training Services 2015 45 GRETB Training Centre 49 Community Education 50 Adult Guidance and Information Service 51 Provision of Teaching Services to Other Institutions 53 Education Centre, Castlerea Prison 54 Adult Literacy 55 Back to Education Initiative 61 Vocation Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) 69 Youthreach 77 Advocacy 85 Western Regional Drugs Tasks Force 86 Breacadh 88 Youthwork 90 Petersburg Outdoor Education Centre 96

Galway and Roscommon ETB Annual Report 2015 3


Chapter 1 _________________________________ Organisation and Corporate Governance



Chairperson’s Address

I had the great pleasure of being elected as Chairperson of Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board during

2015 which was a particularly busy year for GRETB. I now welcome the publication of the 2015 Annual Report, which

demonstrates the continuing work of the three former VECs and former FÁS training Centre in the merged entity of GRETB.

The report highlights GRETB’s success throughout the year in achieving a core objective of being recognised as the leading

provider of quality, accessible and integrated education and training services in counties Galway and Roscommon.

With a board of 21 members, 1,770 staff, 20,000 learners and an annual budget in the region of €100 million, GRETB covers

a large geographical area to a population of 325,000 people. As a board member since 2014, I have found all members of

the board very focused in striving for an enhanced, co-ordinated and balanced service for communities throughout the

GRETB area. With a dynamic board that puts people first, we work closely to highlight issues of importance and promote

the many services currently provided for all people of all ages.

As the finances of the economy improve, I hope that priority is given to education and training. The recruitment embargo

has had a negative impact and with an ever increasing demand for the services which GRETB provides, we continue to work

collaboratively with our Oireachtas members in seeking additional funding so the people from Boyle to Connemara and all

in between have equal education and training opportunities.

The highlight of my term as Chairperson was attending the Inaugural GRETB Award Ceremony in May, 2015, which provided

an opportunity for GRETB to award the excellence and achievement of our 2nd level students under various headings, Sport,

Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the Sciences, Arts and Culture, Academic, etc.

On a sad note, the passing of Joe McDonagh, former CE of MSLETB and CEO of the former County Galway VEC, brought

profound sadness. All acknowledge his kindness, generosity and love for education and the Irish language. We remember

and offer our condolences to all staff who suffered bereavements during the past year.

I would like to compliment the Chief Executive, David Leahy, his senior management and staff for their successes during

2015 and for their leadership in ensuring that GRETB is a progressive, responsive and responsible organisation.

I look forward to working with you all in the forthcoming year.

Cllr Ivan Connaughton.


Cllr. Ivan Connaughton

Chief Executive Address

Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board is pleased to bring to you the Annual Report of GRETB for 2015.

2015 has been a year when GRETB has continued to improve our learners’ experience while simultaneously improving

governance practices. We have continued to increase our learner and staff numbers as we respond to ever increasing

demands from our learners and their education and training requirements.

Notwithstanding these positive developments, given the size, scale and responsibilities of this ETB, the need for GRETB to

develop appropriate governance structures in terms of an IT system and management / staffing team cannot be overstated.

The developments led by the Department of Education and Skills, to respond to these structural deficits, should be expedited

in the shortest possible timeframe to ensure that we minimise the associated risks.

Details of the GRETB developments are outlined in this report, and are a reminder of the enormous progress that has been

made this year. The various ETB schools detail their statistics and achievements for 2015, as does the Further Education and

Training Services. These are outlined in the separate sections of this Report. Overall I wish to convey my thanks and

appreciation to:

Each member of the Board for their active co-operation in promoting the business of Galway & Roscommon ETB in

so many ways – serving on Interview Boards, participating in Boards of Management, in Consultative Committees,

attending Regional and National Meetings;

The Principals, Deputy Principals and Co-ordinators for the progressive manner in which they lead their schools and

centres; The teachers for the quality of their work both inside and outside the classroom; The Adult and Further

Education staff, for their commitment to quality in a time of great change for the sector.

The non-teaching staff for their commitment and loyalty; the parents for their unfailing support; the Boards of

Managements, the various Sub-Committees etc, who give so generously of their time in promoting the work of

GRETB.

The officials of the Department of Education and Skills and Solas for their co-operation in expanding the work of the

GRETB.

Finally, I wish to acknowledge the retirements of long serving members of staff and wish them health and happiness in their

retirement and to thank them for their service.

GRETB looks forward to continuing to work in partnership with all our Staff, Board Members, Parents, Teachers, Students,

Learners and other stakeholders.

David Leahy – Chief Executive.


Mr. David Leahy, Chief Executive GRETB

Legislative Background

The Education and Training Board Act 2013 established the Education and Training Boards throughout the

country. Under the ETB Act 2013, responsibility for the development of policy rests with the Education and

Training Board and is a reserved function. The implementation of policy is an executive function.

Code of Practice for the Governance of Education and Training Boards

Education and Training Board Act 2013

Further Education and Training Board Act 2013

Protected Disclosures Act 2014

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005

Freedom of Information Act 2014

Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995

Official Languages Act 2003

Equality Act 2004

Disability Act 2005

Data Protection Act 1988

Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2003

Education Act 1998

Standards in Public Office Act 2001


Corporate Governance

Introduction: Effective management and leadership within Galway and Roscommon ETB, remains a key priority. In this context, effective and efficient governance provides the basis on which managers can manage and leadership is cultivated. Galway and Roscommon ETB adopted the ‘Code of Practice for the Governance of Education and Training Boards’ and provided a training schedule for GRETB members. Composition of Education and Training Boards as per the Education & Training Board Act 2013 The Board of Galway and Roscommon ETB consists of 21 members comprising twelve members elected by the local authority; two members who are members of staff of the Education and Training Board; two members each of whom are the parent of a child who has not reached eighteen years of age and is registered as a student in a centre for education or recognised school, or is the parent of a learner in a children detention school, prison, education or training facility or other facility maintained by any other public service body where the board provides education or training; and five members with interest or knowledge in education and training from persons nominated by (i) business/industry/employers, (ii) learners and (iii) management/leaders of recognised schools. The membership of Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board

12 Local Authority elected members

2 Galway and Roscommon ETB elected staff representatives

2 elected Parents Association representatives

5 elected Community representatives.

Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board Members

Front row L to r: Mr. Felim McDonnell, Ms. Mary Reardon, Cllr. Terry O'Flaherty, Ms. Olive Kelly, Mr. David Leahy, (CE GRETB), Ms. Nora Fahy, Ms. Mary O' Reilly-Murray, Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher, Cllr. Michael Maher, Mr. Aengus Byrne. Back row L to r: Mr. James O’Leary, Cllr. Noel Larkin, Cllr. Eileen Mannion, Cllr. Cathal Ó Conchúir, Cllr. Tom Healy, Cllr. Mr. Niall McNelis, Cllr. Anne Rabbitte (Chairperson), Mr. Pat Gilmore, Donal Burke, Cllr. Ivan Connaughton. Missing from the photograph: Cllr. Michael Mulligan and Cllr. Karey McHugh


Galway and Roscommon ETB Meetings held in 2015

Month Venue Date Numbers in Attendance

February GRETB Training Centre, Mervue, Galway 10/02/2015 19

March Coláiste Cholmcille, Indreabhán 10/03/2015 15

May Youthreach Centre, Lisnamult, Roscommon 12/05/2015 14

June Petersburg OEC, Clonbur, Co Galway 09/06/2015 17

September St Brendan's Education Centre, Loughrea 08/09/2015 19

October Co Galway Chamber, Prospect Hill, Galway 13/10/2015 19

December Coláiste na Coiribe, Knocknacarra, Galway 08/12/2015 14


Audit Committee:

The Audit Committee is independent of management. It is responsible for monitoring the Executive in the carrying

out of its functions and provides assurances to the Committee as to the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal

control processes. It met four times during the year. It received reports from management, external and internal

audit. Internal audit reports go to the Audit Committee and it is required to meet annually with the external

auditor (Comptroller and Auditor General).

Finance Committee:

The Finance Committee has responsibility for reviewing the income/expenditure of the ETB’s, including reviewing

major contracts and the financial aspects of the education and service plans. Minutes of the Finance Committee

are received by GRETB for consideration and to assist in providing assurance that the education and service plans

are being achieved.

Galway and Roscommon ETB Audit Committee 2015:

Ms. Martina Moloney - (Chairperson)

Brother James Mungovan

Cllr. Donal Burke

Cllr. Eileen Mannion

Cllr. Noel Larkin

Mr. Kevin Regan

The Audit Committee met five times in 2015 on, 29th May, 10th July, 18th September, 20th November

and 21st December 2015.

Galway and Roscommon ETB Finance Committee 2015:

Cllr. Anne Rabbitte (Chairperson)

Cllr. Michael Maher

Cllr. Niall McNelis

Mr. Felim McDonnell

Mr. Pat Leyden

The Finance Committee met five times on the 1st May, 6th May, 17th June, 4th September and 3rd December

2015.

Protected Disclosures Annual Report 2015

The Protected Disclosures Act, 2014, was enacted on 15th July, 2015. This Act provides a framework within which

workers can raise concerns regarding potential wrongdoing that has come to their attention in the workplace. By

so doing, they are protected under the Act from penalisation by their employer, or other detrimental treatment.

GRETB has a Protected Disclosures Policy, which in tandem with the legislation, acts to encourage workers to

report potential wrongdoing in the knowledge that their concerns will be taken seriously and investigated, as is

deemed necessary, and that their confidentiality will be respected.

In accordance with Section 22 of the Protected Disclosures Act, 2015, GRETB confirms that no protected

disclosures were received during the period from January to December 2015.

Consequently,no action was required to be taken by GRETB in relation to Protected Disclosures.


Capital Projects 2015

Coláiste na bPiarsach, Ros Muc, Co. na Gaillimhe.

Four classrooms were delivered under the additional

accommodation scheme and handed over.

This work was accompanied by emergency roof works and

the felling of trees.

Coláiste Cholmcille, Indreabhán, Co. na Gaillimhe.

A temporary Special Needs Unit was delivered under additional accommodation and works to the roof and

gable were carried out under emergency works. Works to an existing prefab were all so carried out under

emergency works

Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa, New Inn, Béal Átha na Slua Co. na Gaillimhe.

Four classrooms and a new sewage treatment plant were delivered

under the additional accommodation scheme and handed over.

This work was accompanied by eme rgency roof works and disability

access works to existing

buildings.

Galway Community College, Moneenageisha, Galway. oof works were carried out on Galway Community College under emergency works.


Coláiste na Coiribe, Knocknacarra, Galway. New 7300m2 School, Pitch and Access Road, completed under the Major Devolved Scheme Roscommon Community College, Lisnamult, Roscommon. 5 x 49m2 temporary classrooms delivered as part of additional accommodation.

Coláiste an Eachréidh, Coiléar Bán, Baile Átha an Rí, Co. na Gaillimhe.

A Science Laboratory was delivered under the additional accommodation scheme. Coláiste Naomh Bríd, Baile Locha Riach, Co. na Gaillimhe.

5 Classrooms and 5 specialist rooms were completed under additional accommodation.

The roof was replaced in the boiler house under emergency works.


Gairmscoil EinneÉinne, Cill RonáinRónáin, Inis Mór, Co. na Gaillimhe

An SET room was construct and completed

under additional accommodation scheme.

Coláiste an Ardeaspaig Mhic Éil.Tuaim, Co. na Gaillimhe First phase of the new school approved, consultants appointed, stage 1 report approved and proceeded to planning. Coláiste Naomh Bríd, Baile Locha Riach, Co. na Gaillimhe Re-roofing of main school through emergency works approved and on site.

Coláiste an Eachréidh, Coiléar Bán, Baile Átha an Rí, Co. na Gaillimhe Emergency works commenced to resolve flooding issues. Coláiste an Chláirín, Baile Átha an Rí, Co. na Gaillimhe. Contractor appointed for the replacement of the roof of block 1 under emergency works.

Roscommon Community College, Lisnamult, Roscommon

Approved 6 General classrooms, Home Economics, Science laboratory, Science Preparation areas and associated toilet facilities. Consultant procurement commenced.

Emergency Works for the repair to the existing school roof approved and Consultant procurement commenced.

Emergency Works for M&E upgrade applied for, minor works approved, Consultant procurement commenced.

Under summer works 2014 a grant for the replacement of external doors was approved. The consultant has been appointed.

Abbey Community College, Boyle, Co. Roscommon

Emergency works for the replacement of smoke vents, works completed.

Emergency works for repair to old school roof, works complete.

Galway Technical Institute, Fr. Griffin Road, Galway

Emergency works application submitted to Department for roof works, flooding in boiler house and emergency lighting.

GTI re-development proposal submitted to the Department of Education and Skills and Solas.

Roscommon Sub-Head Office Report and Costings submitted to the Department of Education and Skills for the proposed refurbishment of the sub-head office. Scoil Mhuire N.S, Oranmore First phase of the new school approved, consultants appointed, stage 1 report approved and proceeded to planning. Scoil Fhursa N.S, Nile Lodge Extension to listed building and refurbishment of existing building. Consultants appointed and proceeded to planning. Coláiste Naomh Eoin

Approval in Principal was received from the DES to proceed with special needs accommodation, Design Team has been appointed.

Additional accommodation application had been sent to the DES for a Home Economics specialist room.


Department of Children and Youth Affairs Capital Funding scheme 2014/2015

The Western Traveller and Intercultural Development Association Youth Project based in Brú Bhríde and

Harmony hall Tuam received a grant for installation of a Fire alarm and emergency lighting system, GRETB

administered funding and provided Project Management and advice.

South Galway Further Education Centre, Ennis Road, Gort

Upgrade of the heating system of two storey building, Consultant appointed and Contractor on site.

Petersburg Outdoor Education Centre.

A Consultant has been appointed and the works are out to tender for fire upgrade works to Petersburg Outdoor

Education Centre.

VTOS Centre, Lanesboro Street, Roscommon Town

Resurfacing of car park, Consultant appointed and Contractor on site.

GRETB Training Centre, Mervue Business Park, Mervue, Galway

Consultant appointed for the construction of 3 class rooms in Building no. 2

Feasibility study for the fit-out of areas for plumbing and electrical apprenticeship.

Coláiste Cholmcille Indreabhán, Co. na Gaillimhe

Under the summer works scheme 2014 a grant for window replacement was approved, the Contractor is in the

process of been appointed for the works.

Summer Works 2016 /2017 Applications submitted to Department of Education and Skills in 2015

Under the summer works scheme the GRETB Buildings Department submitted 12 applications. These

applications were for electrical, mechanical upgrade works, roof works, refurbishment of a science lab, ceiling

repairs and window replacement.

Health & Safety

Health & Safety Training is being organised for Centre Managers / Directors and Principal.

GRETB Health and Safety Statement is being progressed.


Financial Information

Galway and Roscommon ETB is funded primarily by the Department of Education and Skills (DES) for the delivery

of its second level and SOLAS for further education and training programmes. In 2015 the total funding received

was as follows:

Schools & Head Office Grants 43,320,990

Further Education and Training Grants 32,955,036

Student Support Services Grants 553,324

Youth Services Grants 1,460,951

Agencies & Self-Financing Projects 4,234,234

Capital 11,224,297

93,748,832



Chapter 2 ____________________________

Second Level Schools and Provision


School Annual Report 2015 – Coláiste an Ardeaspaig Mhic Éil /Archbishop McHale College

093 24237

093 43650

[email protected]

School Roll No:

Principal Name

Eileen Delaney

Deputy Principal Maeve Waldron

Chairperson Board of Management Cllr. Peter Roche

Chairperson Parents’ Association Ms. Emma Foy

Enrolment as of 01/10/2015 216

School Staff 19.79 Teachers, 8 SNA, 1 Administration Staff, 1.5 Maintenance Staff

Programmes Available Junior Cert, JCSP, Leaving Cert, Leaving Cert Applied, LCVP, PLC Motor Technology

Extra-Curricular Activities There is a wide range of extra curricular activity all documented on our school website. Every subject has an element of extra curricular activity integrated into the learning experience.

Highlights for 2015


School

Trip To

Aran

Islands

Receiving the Flag 1916/2016

Honours in The Royal

Irish Academy of

Music Exams (Piano)

History

and Art

Trip to

Dublin

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School Annual Report 2015 – Coláiste an Chreagáin

090 9679231

090 9679770

[email protected]

colaisteanchreagain.com

School Roll No: 71290 M

Principal

Anne Marie Carroll

Deputy Principal Breda Barrett

Chairperson Board of Management Pat O’Sullivan

Chairperson Parents’ Association Claire Cheetham


School Staff 21(14 Teachers, 3 SNA, 1 Administration Staff, 2 Maintenance Staff

Programmes Available PLC, Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate

Extra-Curricular Activities: Sports, local, national and international educational Field Trips, Chess Club, Music Club, Young Scientist Exhibition, Gaisce, Public Speaking and Debating. Public Speaking, School Choir, music club, Gaelbhratach, Healthy schools, Green Schools and Home Garden competition

Highlights 2015


County Juvenile

Hurling

Champions 15/16

Gaelbhratach

recipients, bronnadh

ón dTaoiseach

Connaught

winners of

Knight of

Columbanus

Public Speaking

Thomas F Meagher

Tricolour Presentation


Suirbhé Tuarascála Bliantúla Scoile 2015 – School Name - Coláiste an Eachréidh

091 874590

[email protected]

colaisteaneachreidh.com

School Roll No:

Príomhoide

Brian Ó Maoilchiaráin

Príomhoide Tánaisteach Seán Ó Mainnín

Comhaltaí an Bhoird Bhainistíochta Tomas Ó Coisdealbha, Conrad Ó Broinn, Máire Ní Chéidigh, Mary Reilly-Murray, Padraic Ó Baoill, Etaín Mac Conghail, Eoghan Mac Cormaic, Marie Uí Dhufaigh, Sean Ó Mainnín, Brian Ó Maoilchiaráin (Rúnaí)

Cathaoirleach Chumann na dTuismitheoirí Etaín Mac Conghail

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Foireann na Scoile 18 Múinteoir, 3 CRS, 1 Riarachán, 0.5 Cothabháil, 0.3 Glántóir

Cláir agus Seirbhísí a Tairgeadh Teastas Sóisearach & Ardteist

Gníomhaíochtaí Seach-churachlaim Réimse leathan spóirt, drámaíocht, ceol, díospóireachtaí.

Imeachtaí Mór Le Rá 2015


Congratulations to Seán Ó

Conaill and Múinteoir Turlough

on the great achievement of

being awarded second place in

Ireland for Seán’s Junior

Certificate Woodwork project.

D’fhógair an Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna le

déanaí go dtógfar scoil úr nua do Choláiste an

Eachréidh nuair a aistreofar muid go dtí láthair na

gairmscoile. Is iontach go deo an scéal é seo agus

anuas ar sin tógfar scoil nua, 12 seomra ranga, do

Ghaelscoil Riada ar an suíomh céanna.

The TY class production of GREASE has certainly

been the highlight of the year thus far.

Congratulations to our recipients of GRETB Awards.


School Annual Report 2015 – Coláiste Bhaile Chláir

091-799001

[email protected]

www.colaistebhailechlair.com

School Roll No: 76233C

Principal Mr. Alan Mongey

Deputy Principal Ms. Emma Ryan

Chairperson Board of Management Dr. Patrick Tobin

Chairperson Parents’ Association Ms Noreen Devaney


School Staff 49 individual Teachers, 4.5 SNAs, 1 WTE Administration Staff (2 personnel at .8 &.2), 1 Maintenance Staff, 1 WTE Cleaning (2 personnel at .8 & .2)

Programmes Available Junior Cycle

Extra – Curricular Activities Sports include: Hurling, Camogie, Football, Soccer, Rugby,

Basketball, Volleyball, Spike ball, Pickleball, Athletics,

Cross Country, Handball, Golf, Show Jumping and Table Tennis.

Extra-curricular- Quiz Teams, Mini-Company, Gaisce, John

Paul II Award, Young Scientist, School Tours, Chess Club, Homework Club, Green Schools, Amber Flag, Cycle Against

Suicide, Developmental Education.

Music- Musical, trad groups, Music groups and Bands

Highlights for 2015


National Mathletes Winners

Awarded Amber Flag for Mental Health Awareness

and Eco Schools Green Flag

PDST Young Economist of the Year

School Awarded Microsoft Showcase School Status


Suirbhé Tuarascála Bliantúla Scoile 2015 - Coláiste Cholmcille

091 593119

[email protected]

Uimhir Rolla: 71250 A

Príomhoide Peadar Ó Sé

Príomhoide Tánaisteach Pádraic Ó Lochlainn

Comhaltaí an Bhoird Bhainistíochta Seosamh Ó Laoi (Cathaoirleach), Tom Costelloe, Aonghus Ó Coinceannain, Cathal Ó Conchúir, Donncha Ó hÉallaithe, Pádraic Ó Lochlainn, Máirín Nic An Iomaire, Mairéad Ní Fhátharta, Seán Ó Tuairisg. Rúnaí: Peadar Ó Sé

Cathaoirleach Chumann na dTuismitheoirí

Donncha Ó hÉallaithe

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Foireann na Scoile 31 (26 Múinteoir, 4 CRS, 1 Riarachán, 1 Freastalaí)

Cláir agus Seirbhísí a Tairgeadh Ardteist, Teastas Sóisearach, Clár Scoile an Teastais Shóisearaigh, CGAT, Idirbhliain

Gníomhaíochtaí Seach-Churaclaim Peil Ghaelach, Iománaíocht, Drámaíocht, Sacar, Ceol, Club Gaeilge, Club Staidéir, Turais, Fiontraíocht &rl.



Regan Ó Coisdealbha & Marc Mac Giolla

Choinnigh a tháinig sa 3ú & 5ú háit, as 1600

scoláire, lena dtionscadail Mhiotalóireachta

don Teastas Sóisearach i 2015 (sa bpictiúr

thús tá Regan Ó Coisdealbha & Mark Mac

Giolla Chionnigh lena múinteoir Gearóid Ó

Tuathail. Tháinig sa scrúdú céanna i 2015)

Tá mór-fhorbairt tógála ceadaithe do Choláiste

Cholmcille, le tosnú i 2018.

Tá roinnt seomraí ranga ginearálta, Saotharlann

Eolaíochta, Seomra Ealaíne, Aonad Uathachais,

leithris agus roinnt áiseanna eile beartaithe don

togra seo.

An t-Aire Seán Kyne &

Cathaoirleach an Bhoird

Bainistíochta, Seosamh Ó Laoi

ag ardú an Ghaelbhrataigh


Suirbhé Tuarascála Bliantúla Scoile 2015 – Coláiste Ghobnait

099 75061

[email protected]

School Roll No: 71370K

Príomhoide Bríd Ní Dhonnacha

Príomhoide Tánaisteach Mary Ann Ní Chonghaile

Comhaltaí an Bhoird Bhainistíochta Seán Ó Tuairisg

Cathaoirleach Chumann na dTuismitheoirí Bríd Ní Fhlátharta

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Foireann na Scoile 10 Múinteoir, 1 CRS, 1 glantóir

Cláir agus Seirbhísí a Tairgeadh An Teastas Shóisearaigh, Idirbhliain agus An Ardteistiméireachta

Gníomhaíochtaí Seach - churaclaim Dráma na Nollag, Obair Charthánacht msh., Jigsaw, Naomh Uinseann de Pól, An Brat Glas, Turais, Garraíodóieacht, Lá na Fraincise agus Lá na Gaeilge, Liathróid Láimhe, Eolaí Óga, Aoichainteoirí, Obair le Comhar na nAosach, Ceardlainn, Ceol Traidisiúnta, Rince ar an sean-nós, Olympiad Mata, Comórtas Ealaíne Texaco.



Comóradh 30 Bliain Coláiste Ghobnait

Comóradh 1916

Obair Charthánach

Seó na Nollag

Tóg Amach mé Agallaimh

Beirte Ceol


School Report 2015 - Coláiste Mhuirlinne /Merlin College

091769000

[email protected]

www.merlincollege.ie

School Roll No: 76096S

Principal Name Mr. John Cleary

Deputy Principal Ms. Sinead Farragher

Chairperson Board of Management Mr. Tommy Glunn

Chairperson Parents’ Association Ms. Giselle Russen

Enrolment as of 01/10/2015 283 Students

School Staff : 25 teachers, 5 SNA’s, 1 Secretary. BAM Provide management of the facilities

Programmes Available Junior Cert., Provision for TY, LCA and Leaving Cert as the school grows

Extra-Curricular Activities Gaelic Football, Soccer, Computer programming, Choral Group, Science Club, Basketball, Athletics.

Highlights for 2015 – Insert 4 photographs and one line to explain each photograph


Picture one is a collage of photos taken at

our whole school ‘Cycle against Suicide’

event.

Enda Kenny receives a gift from students during

our new building’s official opening.

Ian McDonagh is pictured with The President of Ireland and

his wife at the BT Young Scientist Competition

Our Students pictured by The Irish Times at the

National Strategy event in Dublin.


Suirbhé Tuarascála Bliantúla Scoile 2015 – Coláiste na Coiribe

091 552000

[email protected]

www.colaistenacoiribe.ie

Uimhir Rolla: 71330V

Príomhoide

Stiofán Ó Cualáin (Gníomhach)

Príomhoide Tánaisteach Gearóidín Ní Chualáin (Gníomhach)

Comhaltaí an Bhoird Bhainistíochta Comh. Dónall Lyons, Comh. Cathal Ó Conchubhair, Comh. Neil McNeilis, Mary Ó Reilly Murray, Paula Breathnach, Hugh Carey, Treasa Ní Choisteala, Micheál Ó Marcacháin (Cathaoirleach)


Sinéad Ní Ghuidhir

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School Staff 43 (39 Múinteoir, 1 CRS, 1 Riarachán, 1 Cothabháil, 1 Glantóir)

Cláir agus Seirbhísí a Tairgeadh Príomhsruth dara leibhéal - Idirbhliain, AT, ATG,

Gníomhaíochtaí Seach - churaclaim Peil Gaelach, Sacar, Cispheil, Liathróid Láimhe, Iománaíocht, Rámhaíocht, Díospóireacht, Ceol, Dramaíocht



Ghlac Amy Ní Bhruacháin bliain 2, páirt i gCraobh na

hÉireann don chomórtas Eoraifíse i 2015. Chuaigh sí ar

aghaidh ansin mar ionadaí na hÉireann sa chomórtas a

bhí ar siúl sa Bhulgáir i mí na Samhna 2015.

Bhí lá gairme ar siúl sa scoil ar an 7ú Samhain 2015.

Bhí idir Coláistí triú leibhéal agus cainteoirí óna

gairmeacha éagsúla i láthair.

Bhog Coláiste na Coiribe go

dtí suíomh nua i mBaile na

mBúrcach i gCnoc na

Cathrach i mí Dheireadh

Fómhair 2015.


Suirbhé Tuarascála Bliantúla Scoile 2015 – Coláiste Naomh Eoin

099 73991

[email protected]

School Roll No: 71250A

Principal Name Mairéad Ní Fhátharta

Chairperson Board of Management Seosamh Ó Laoi (Cathaoirleach), Tom Costelloe, Aonghus Ó Coinceannain, Cathal Ó Conchúir, Donncha Ó hÉallaithe, Pádraic Ó Lochlainn, Máirín Nic An Iomaire, Mairéad Ní Fhátharta, Nóra Uí Bheoláin, Seán Ó Tuairisg Rúnaí: Peadar Ó Sé

Chairperson Parents’ Association Donncha Ó hÉallaithe


School Staff Coláiste Naomh Eoin: 12 (10 Múinteoir, 1 CRS, 1 Glantóir)

Programmes Available Ardteist, Teastas Sóisearach, Clár Scoile an Teastais Shóisearaigh, CGAT, Idirbhliain

Extra-Curricular Activities Peil Ghaelach, Iománaíocht, Drámaíocht, Sacar, Ceol, Club Gaeilge, Club Staidéir, Turais, Fiontraíocht &rl.

Highlights for 2015 – Insert 4 photographs and one line to explain each photograph


Coláiste Naomh

Eoin ag Eolaí Óg

Miriam Ó Callaghan ar chuairt ar Choláiste Naomh Eoin

Mary Kennedy & ‘Nationwide’ ar chuairt ar

Choláiste Naomh Eoin


Suirbhé Tuarascála Bliantúla Scoile 2015 – Coláiste Naomh Feichín

094 9548006

094 9548048

[email protected]

Uimhir Rolla: 71320S

Príomhoide

Áine Bhreathnach

Príomhoide Tánaisteach Eibhlín Uí Mhainín

Comhaltaí an Bhoird Bhainistíochta Seán Ó Tuairisg Tomás Ó Coistealbhe Pádraig Ó Céarnaigh Marion Uí Chatháin Caroline Seoighe Pádraig Ó Cionnaigh Cormac Ó Confhaola Máire Ní Chathasaigh

Cathaoirleach Chumann na dTuismitheoirí Caitlín Nic Annraoi

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Foireann na Scoile 17 (12 Múinteoir, 2 CRS, 1 Riarachán, 1 Glantóir, 1 Freastalaí)

Cláir agus Seirbhísí a Tairgeadh Teastas Sóisearach Ardteistiméireacht le Nasc Mhodúil

Gníomhaíochtaí Seach – churaclaim: Peile/Spoirt; Cuairt ar Ionad Gnó; Imeachtaí Gairmtreoir; Turais Allamuigh Eolaíochta, Eolaíocht Talmhaíochta agus Tíreolaíochta; Petit Dejeuner Francais; Imeachtaí Seachtain na hEolaíochta; Obair Charthanachta, Gradaim Scoile, Cúrsaí Spioradálta, Seó Tallainne, agus Turas Scoile Eorpach.



Scoláirí agus Múinteoiri a chuaigh ar Siúlóid agus

a bhailigh €2,800 do Pieta House. Gradaim Seó Tallainne

Turas Scoile Eorpach - Krakow

Sorcha Ní Loideáin a

fuair 590 Pointe sa

Ardteistiméireacht leis

an Príomhoide


School Report 2015 - Coláiste Pobail Ail Finn / Elphin Community College

071 9635031

[email protected]

www.elphincollege.ie

School Roll No: 72280O

Principal Name

Elma Nerney

Deputy Principal Maria Lee

Chairperson Board of Management Brian Higgins

Chairperson Parents’ Association Barbara Higgins

Enrolment as of 01/10/2015 132 students

School Staff e.g. 52 (45 Teachers, 5 SNA, 1 Administration Staff, 1 Maintenance Staff

Programmes Available Junior Certificate, Transition Year, Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme, Leaving Certificate

Extra-Curricular Activities Volleyball, Soccer, Rugby, Gaelic Football, Public Speaking, Debating

Highlights for 2015:


School Bank

Officials 2015

First Years exhibiting work from their Spray Painting module

Student of the Term prize winners Christmas

2015 Junk Kouture winning entry 2015, Le Paon

Majestueux


Suirbhé Tuarascála Bliantúla Scoile 2015 – Coláiste Pobail na Gaillimhe / Galway Community College

091 755464

091 770738

[email protected]

galwaycc.ie

School Roll No: 71400 Q

Principal

Brian Melia

Deputy Principal Shane McClearn

Chairperson Board of Management Jean O’Connor

Chairperson Parents’ Association Regina Hobbs

Enrollment as of 01/10/2015 628

School Staff 68 (55 Teachers, 4 SNA, 1 Administration Staff, 3 Maintenance Staff, 4 Cleaners, 1 Librarian)

Programmes Available JCSP, Junior Certificate, Transition Year, Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme, Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied and Post Leaving Certificate.

Extra-Curricular Activities Basketball, Soccer, Chessclub, Book Club, Guitar Club, Health Promotion/Fittness Club, Green Team

Highlights 2015


Minister of Education visits the Academy Class

in GCC Recipients proudly display their GRETB awards.

GCC congratulates Jeff

Lynskey (Teacher

GCC) Galway Minor

Manager and player

Jack Grealish (Student

GCC). Galway All-

Ireland Minor

champions 2015. PLC Theatre students perform in their show “twelfth night”


School Report 2015 – Coláiste Pobail na Mainistreach /Abbey Community College

0719664646

0719664097

[email protected]

www.abbeycc.ie

School Roll No: 76072E

Principal Name Mr. Sean Tansey

Deputy Principal Mr. Frank Colohan

Chairperson Board of Management Siobhán Fitzpatrick

Chairperson Parents’ Association Pamela Nutley


School Staff 31 Teachers, 3 SNA, 1 Administration Staff, 1 Maintenance Staff, 3 Cleaning Staff – part-time.

Programmes Available Leaving Cert, LCVP, Junior Cert, Transition Year, PLC

Extra-Curricular Activities Gaelic Football, Soccer, Rugby, Athletics, Basketball, Choir, Debating, Public Speaking, among many others

Highlights for 2015


Winning the All Ireland

Junior Category of the

One Good Idea

competition organised

by the SEAI in May 2015.

Some of our

students recently

singing carols in

the local

Plunket Home

Our first year metalwork students not happy with

making keyrings and the like…its Cars for us…and

working ones at that.

Not bad work since September

Some of our construction students on a recent

site visit to a block of new Apartments being

built


Suirbhé Tuarascála Bliantúla Scoile 2015 – Coláiste Pobail Ros Comáin / Roscommon Community College

0906626670

[email protected]

www.roscomcol.ie

School Roll No:72290R

Principal Frank Chambers

Deputy Principal Jude Lohan

Chairperson Board of Management James O’Leary

Chairperson Parents’ Association Deidre Leonard


School Staff 29 staff in total

Programmes Available Junior Certificate, Leaving Certificate, LCA, LCVP, PLC and Adult Education Evening Courses

Extra – Curricular Activities Musical, Trip to Barcelona & 20 Students received Bronze Gaisce Awards

Highlights for 2015


School Digital Champions NUIG

Western Region Drugs Task Force Public Speaking Finalists

Sixth Year students, attending the German debating

competition

Fifth year students who received the Pope John Paul 11

Awards 2016


School Annual Report 2015 – Coláiste Naomh Bríd /St. Brigid’s College

091 841919

[email protected]

www.vocationalschoolloughrea.ie/

School Roll No:

Principal Sean Connolly

Deputy Principal David Monaghan

Chairperson Board of Management Michael Maher

Chairperson Parents’ Association Gerry Treacy

Enrollment as of 01/10/2015 622

School Staff 50.5 (44 Teachers, 2 SNA, 1.5 Administration Staff, 3 Maintenance Staff

Programmes Available Leaving Certificate, LCVP, Transition Year, PLC

Extra-Curricular Activities: Hurling, Camogie, Gaelic Football, Rugby, Athletics, Volleyball, Soccer, Equestrian, Music, Fashion Show, Poetry competitions, F1 in schools, BT Young Scientist, Chanelle Science Scholarships, Musicals, English, Irish and Science Quizzes, Fund Raising, School Tours, Careers Expo, Christmas Fair, Cycle Against Suicide, Gaeltacht Scholarships, Carol Services. Science Debating.

Highlights for 2015 : 100% of our Leaving Certificate Students transferred to Third Level Colleges.


Sara Finnerty won gold medal for achieving the

highest grade in Leaving Certificate Accountancy

in Ireland.

JP McManus Scholarship awarded to Alan Keane.

UL Scholarship awarded to Holly Whiriskey.

Ten Room School Extension Completed. Existing Building Re-

roofed, new windows fitted.

http://www.vocationalschoolloughrea.ie/


School Report 2015 - Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa /St. Killian’s College

0909675811

0909675773

School Roll No: 71310 P

Principal Name Pádraig Kelly

Deputy Principal Iggy Clarke

Chairperson Board of Management Michael Maher

Chairperson Parents’ Association Micheál Finn


School Staff 21 (18 teachers, 1 Administration Staff, 1 Maintenance Staff, 1 Bus Driver

Programmes Available Junior Cert, Leaving Cert, LCVP.

Extra-Curricular Activities Sport, Music,

Highlights for 2015


Proclamation Day was marked by a short

service at the front of the school where all

members of the student council read

excerpts from the original 1916

Proclamation and a Proclamation compiled

by the students and staff of St. Killian’s

College.

Students in St. Killian’s

performed a total of

100,000 steps to a

dance routine as part of

the 100,00 steps for

Cormac fundraiser

organised by the

Connolly family for

Pieta House.

Many students took part in “ST. KILLIAN’S GOT

TALENT” at Christmas with former pupil and

GLÓR TIRE contestant, Emma Sheridan as a

guest judge.

We moved into our new extension at

the beginning of the school year

consisting of 4 general classrooms.


Suirbhé Tuarascála Bliantúla Scoile 2015 – Coláiste Naomh Éinne

099 61184

prí[email protected]

School Roll No: 71300M

Príomhoide Mícheál Ó Cúláin

Príomhoide Tánaisteach Mícheál Ó Ceallaigh

Comhaltaí an Bhoird Bhainistíochta Seán Ó Tuairisg, Cathal Ó Conchúir, Máirtín Ó Conghaile, Mícheál Ó Goill, Niamh Uí Dhonnchadha, Mícheál Ó Céidigh, Fionnuala Ní Iarnáin, Aonghus Ó hIarnáin, Mícheál Ó Cúláin

Cathaoirleach Chumann na dTuismitheoirí Niamh Uí Dhonnchadha

Rollú 01/10/2015 61

Foireann na Scoile 16 duine (12 Múinteoir, 1.75 CRS, 0.6 Riarachán, 1 Cothabháil)

Cláir agus Seirbhísí a Tairgeadh Teastas Sóisearach, Clár Idirbhliana, Ardteistiméireacht, Gairmchlár na hArdteistiméireachta

Gníomhaíochtaí Seach - churaclaim Drámaíocht, Ióga, Liathróid Láimhe, Ceol & Amhránaíocht, Traidisiúin & Cultúr na nOileán agus na Gaeilge



Scoláirí Sóisir ag Tithe an Oireachtais lena

Múinteoir O.S.S.P., Ailbhe Ní Fhionnáin Céilidh sa scoil lenár gcairde as Coláiste Dháibhéid,

Mala, Co. Chorcaigh

Ár Seaimpíní Domhanda

sa Liathróid Láimhe,

Peter Ó Donnchadha

agus Jason ÓTuathail

Duine de Churaidh Choláiste Naomh Éinne, Peter Ó

Donnchadha, agus a chairde ar an gcéibh


Suirbhé Tuarascála Bliantúla Scoile 2015 – Coláiste an Chláirín/Clarin College

091 844159

091 845149

admin.clarincollege.ie

School Roll No: 71270G

Principal

Ciaran Folan

Deputy Principal Tomás Ó Flátharta

Chairperson Board of Management Sean Duffy

Chairperson Parents’ Association Theresa Heneghan


School Staff 53

Programmes Available Junior Certificate, Leaving Certificate, Transition Year, Leaving Cert. Applied, LCVP, Post-leaving Certificate Courses, Adult Education Courses

Extra-Curricular Activities:

Hurling, Football (Men’s and Ladies),Camogie, Rugby, Basketball, Volleyball, Athletics, Golf, Equestrian, School Musical, Cello Group, Trad. Group, CoderDojo, Club Rafterí, Debating, Cansat

Imeachtaí Mór Le Rá 2015 – Insert 4 photographs and one line to explain each photograph


Regional Winners CanSat – build your own satellite

competition.

High School Musical Award winning Transition Year

Musical.

Recipes from the Stars. Transition Year Bestselling

Cookbook launch by Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh.

Students enjoying the Breakfast and Book Club.


Suirbhé Tuarascála Bliantúla Scoile 2015 - Coláiste na bPiarsach

091 574100

[email protected]

www.colaistenabpiarsach.com

Uimhir Rolla: 71380 N

Príomhoide Peadar ó Loideain

Príomhoide Tánaisteach Feilm Ó Neachtain

Comhaltaí an Bhoird Bhainistíochta Tomás ó Niaidh, Máire Ní Chéidigh, Peadar Mac Con Iomaire, Máire Ní Raghallaigh,, Ciaran ó Conáire, Áine Uí Ghriofa, Eoin ó Mainín, Máirín Ní Mhainnín


Aine Uí Ghríofa

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Foireann na Scoile e.g. 13 (12 Múinteoir, 1 CRS, 1/2 Riarachán, 1/2 Cothabháil)

Cláir agus Seirbhísí a Tairgeadh An Teastas Shóisearaigh, Clár an Teastas Shóisearaigh

Gairmchlár na hArdteiste, An Ardteistimeireachta

Gníomhaíochtaí Seach-churaclaim Peil Gaelach, Liathróid Láimhe Oilimpeach, Gaisce, Dráma

scoile, Comórtas Eolaí Óg na bliana, Seachtain na

hEolaíochta, Seachtain na hAclaíochta, Seachtain an

Chairdeas, Turais eachtraíochta, Turais thar lear



Scoláirí ag fáil a gcuid riomháirí Casadh an fhóíd do na seomraí nua

Scoláirí i mbun an tógra Gaisce Scoláirí I mbun an tógra Gaisce


School Annual Report 2015 - Institiúid Theicniúil na Gaillimhe/Galway Technical Institute

091 581342

[email protected]

School Roll No: 71340B

Principal Name

Geraldine Gibbons

Deputy Principal Alison Ward / Ashley Whelan

Chairperson of Board of Management John Mc Loughlin


School Staff 28 P.W.T, 32 CID, 15 Music Tutors, 52 Ad Ed = 127

Programmes Available Junior Certificate, Leaving Certificate, LCA, Post Leaving Programmes (Fetac), Adult Ed Evening, GTI Music School.

Extra-Curricular Activities http://gtieurope2015.weebly.com/ http://www.safearrivalproject.com/index.html



GTI Security student one of the first new Garda graduates

GRETB hurlers win All Ireland Colleges Fergal

Maher Cup

GTI Teacher Exchange to Italy

All work taken from the Level 5 Animation, Level 5

Film and Level 6 Advance Media courses.

http://gtieurope2015.weebly.com/

http://www.safearrivalproject.com/index.html



Galway and Roscommon ETB Principals and Schools

School Principal Deputy Principal

Archbishop McHale College Eileen Delaney Maeve Waldron

Athenry Rd.,

Tuam,

Co. Galway

Coláiste an Chreagáin Ann Marie Carroll Breda Barrett

Mountbellew,

Ballinasloe,

Co. Galway

Coláiste an Eachréidh Brian Ó Maoilchiaráin Seán Ó Mainnín

An Coiléar Bán,

Baile Átha an Rí,

Co. na Gaillimhe.

Clarin College Ciaran Folan Tomás Ó Flatharta

Caheroyn Road,

Athenry,

Co. Galway.

Claregalway College Alan Mongey Emma Ryan

Claregalway Business Park,

Claregalway,

Co. Galway.

St. Brigid’s College Seán Connolly David Monaghan

Mt Pleasant,

Loughrea,

Co. Galway.

St. Killian’s College Pádraig Kelly Iggy Clarke

New Inn,

Ballinasloe,

Co. Galway.

Coláiste Cholmcille Peadar O Sé Pádraig Ó Lochlainn

Indreabhán,

Co na Gaillimhe



Coláiste Ghobnait Bríd Ní Dhonnacha Mary Ann Ní Chonghaile

Inis Oirr,

Oileáin Árainn

Co. na Gaillimhe

Merlin College John Cleary Sinéad Farragher

Doughiska Rd,

Co. Galway

Coláiste na bPiarsach Peadar Ó Loideáin Féilim Ó Neachtain

Ros Muc

Co. na Gaillimhe.

Coláiste na Coiribe Stiofán Ó Cualáin (gníomhach) Geraldine Ní Chualáin (gníomhach)

Bóthar Bhaile na mBúrcach,

Knocknacarra,

Co. na Gaillimhe

Colaiste Naomh Éinne Micheál Ó Cúláin Michéal Ó Ceallaigh

Cill Rónain,

Oileáin Árann,

Co. na Gaillimhe

Coláiste Naomh Eoin Mairéad Ní Fhatharta

Inis Meáin,

Oileáin Árann,

Co. na Gaillimhe.

Coláiste Naomh Feichín Áine Bhreathnach Eibhlin Uí Mhainín

Corr na Móna,

Co. na Gaillimhe

Elphin Community College Elma Neary Maria Lee

Elphin,

Castlerea, Co. Roscommon




Galway Community College Brian Melia Shane McClearn

Moneenageisha,

Co. Galway

Abbey Community College Seán Tansey Frank Colohan

Marian Rd,

Boyle,

Co. Roscommon

Roscommon Community College Dr. Frank Chambers Dr. Jude Lohan

Lisnamult,

Roscommon,

Co. Roscommon

Galway Technical Institute Geraldine Gibbons Alison Ward Ashley Whelan

Fr. Griffin Rd,

Claddagh,

Co. Galway


Chapter 3

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Further Education and Training Services


The map highlights the locations of our main centres of Further Education and Training Department.


Management Overview of Further Education and Training Services 2015

FAR / PLSS - Planning

At a national level, Eithne Nic Dhonnchadha, AEO and FET Coordinator, is a member of the SOLAS/ETB Planning Group. This

Group examined and revised the overarching funding parameters for FET provision in 2015. Eithne Nic Dhonnchadha, is a

member of the ETBI Further Education and Training Strategy Group. This group provided updates from its ETB on the five

goals in the SOLAS FET Strategy 2014 - 2019. The five goals are: Skills for the Economy, Active Inclusion – Literacy and

Numeracy Strategy, Quality Provision, Integrated Planning and Funding and Standing of FET. To assist Further Education

Coordinators in course planning, SOLAS held regional seminars during the year, this included workshops on the FARR

database.

In 2015, considerable time was spent on examining and completing the new funding processes known as FAR (Funding

Application Request) and FARR (Funding Application Request Reporting. Application for 2015 funding to SOLAS was

comprised of the completion of the following:

FAR 1 - Funding Allocations Request checklist

FAR 2 - Business Case/Supplemental Data Template FAR 3 « Qualitative Data Template

FAR 3 - Qualitative Data Template

TAR 4 - Financial

In addition to the above, all FET provision for GRETB was entered into the FAR database: FAR is a web-based application that

tracks Inputs, Outputs and Outcomes. The months of February and November/December saw programme managers

focused on populating the FARR Database for 2015 and 2016. A number of data in-putters were trained to support

programmes. A mid-year review was conducted by SOLAS to examine the current activity and future needs of the GRETB. A

meeting took place with Ciaran Conlon, SOLAS, on 24th June 2015 with regard to the mid-year review. Planning for 2016

was commenced in October 2015.

The FET budget for 2015, received from SOLAS, was €33,186,909

Programme Learner Support System (PLSS)

The PLSS system was introduced in 2015 to capture provision in the GRETB for the purpose of assisting with referrals

between the ETB and the Department of Social Protection (DSP).

Time spent on populating the PLSS in 2015 contributed to ensuring the plans for the Programme and Learner Support System

(PLSS) to provide an integrated and co-ordinated mechanism for the achievement of Strategic Goal 4 of the FET Strategy

2014-2019. It is envisaged that the Programme and Learner Support System (PLSS) will support SOLAS, ETB and DSP business

processes and facilitate the systematic and timely access to the data within Further Education and Training (FET) provision.

The PLSS development is funded from the SOLAS lT budget; the secure web-based system will have a branded common look

and feel throughout the three sections of the system.

The three components of PLSS are the:

National Programme Database (NPD) – which holds information on validated programmes that can be run within

the ETB.

Course Calendar Scheduling System (CCSS) – which will facilitate referrals from DSP and into the future from

individual learners.

Learner Database – will hold the information on all learners who are participating on programmes and will facilitate

creation of reports.


Quarterly Reports / Mid-Year Review

Returns were all received for the following:

1st Quarter – Jan - March

2nd Quarter - April - June

3rd Quarter - July - Sept

4th Quarter – Oct - Dec

Meetings of GRETB FET Senior Managers 2015:

Monday 18th February

Monday 7th March

Monday 21st March

Monday 18th May

Monday 8th June

Monday 22nd June

Monday 20th July

Monday 24th August

Friday 2nd October

Monday 19th October

Monday 2nd November

Thursday 24th November

Monday 14th December

GRETB FET Committee Meetings 2015

24th April, Head Office, Athenry

16th October, South Galway Education Centre, Gort

11th December, Ballinasloe College of Further Education

Further Education and Training Numbers 2015

In 2015 over 13,000 learners availed of programmes through the Further Education and Training Department.

New Website

GRETB launched its new website www.gretb.ie in January 2015.

Co-Operation with other Organisations Scheme – Utilisation of Hours 2015

In 2015 GRETB provided 53,400 tuition hours to other organisations. These included Castlerea Prison Education

Centre, Brothers of Charity centres and Probation centres.


http://www.gretb.ie/

CPD / Training

Risk Management Conference - Thursday, 26 February 2015, Sheraton Hotel, Athlone for senior managers.

PLSS Briefing session, Tuesday 1st September at Galway Technical Institute, Fr. Griffin Road, Galway carried out

by Fiona Maloney for all Centre Managers and PLC Coordinators.

ICT Training took place in GTI on Friday 23rd October as part of the ICT GRETB strategy.

FESS CPD events for October 2015:

Active Teaching and Learning in FET: for teachers and tutors working in FET

Learner Well-being in the FET Environment: for FET managers

Learner Well-being in the FET Environment: for teachers and tutors working in FET

CPD needs analysis tool for Technology-Enhanced Learning, Tuesday, 17th November, NUIG, Nun’s Island,

Galway. Proposal for a Pilot to Develop a TNA Methodology for FET CPD. This was a joint initiative between

GRETB, NUIG and SOLAS.

Health and Safety training: December 2015 attended by Centre Managers.

Ensuring Consistency of Assessment Across Multiple Centres seminar was held on 9th December 2015 in ETBI.

Centre Managers and QA working group attended.


Aquaculture Steering Group launches new QQI Level 5 Certificate in Aquaculture - Galway, 16th April, 2015.

The Aquaculture Steering Group led by Galway Roscommon Education & Training Board (GRETB) and with

members from Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Martin Ryan Institute (MRI), National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)

Castletownbere, Co. Cork, Aquaculture practitioners, GRETB and BIM tutors and trainers launched the new

Aquaculture Level 5 Award validated by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). This award was written by GRETB

and developed by BIM following the introduction of accredited training for Aquaculture under the National

Framework of Qualifications. It offers practical training for learners on a full or part time basis. Over the last twelve

years GRETB has strong links with the Aquaculture Industry and has delivered Aquaculture programmes in

partnership with BIM and local producers in the region.

GRETB AEO at IBEC Regional Series, G Hotel, Galway 14th May 2015

Eithne Nic Dhonnchadha represented GRETB as part of a panel discussion entitled Employers, show up or shut up.

Education Providers, adapt or die as part of an IBEC regional seminar in Galway in May. The objectives of this

series of seminars was to provide a structure for employers and the Further Education and Higher education

systems to work together in building the skills needs of their regions and to help employers to better understand

and access the full range of services available across the education and training system.


GRETB represented on National Steering Group for FET Skills Strategy

GRETB was part of the group that helped to develop the information gathering process that informed the

development of the FET Skills Strategy.

GRETB Partner in Pilot to Develop a TNA Methodology for FET CPD

In partnership with SOLAS and LCETB, GRETB was involved in the development of a pilot project to research, assess, analyse and make recommendations in relation to the TEL training needs of FET practitioners, managers and support staff. Regional Skills Fora Established In August 2015 the Regional Skills Fora were established. Their purpose is to provide a mechanism to foster better engagement between the public education and training system, employers and other regional stakeholders in building the skills in their region. GRETB was represented on the West Regional Skills Forum by members of the senior management team. Development of GRETB Literacy and Numeracy Strategy During 2015 GRETB developed their own Literacy and Numeracy Strategy entitled FET Strategy 2014-2019: Literacy, Language and Numeracy.

Membership of DNA Working Group

GRETB was represented on the SOAS Digital Needs Analysis Working group by AEO Eithne Nic Dhonnchadha and ALO

Alison Jones. The purpose of this working group was to identify the digital opportunities that are offered for teaching and

learning.

Local Economic and Community Plan

GRETB fed into of the Local Economic and Community plans for Galway City, County Galway and County Roscommon.

First Further Education and Training Conference

Centre and Service Managers and members of the senior management team from GRETB attended the first

Further Education and Training Conference, organised by ETBI in November 2015


GRETB Training Centre, Mervue

091 581342

www.gretbtrainingcentre.ie

Ken Farragher – Manager

Location Galway City / County and Roscommon

Manager Ken Farragher

Assistant Manager Staff

James Molone / Carmel Conlon 44

Total numbers of learners 2917

Courses Offered & Accreditation Programme groups – Cluster Groups covered: • Apprenticeship • Community • Contracted • Specific Skills Training • Evening • On Line

Highlights for 2015 The launch of the GRETB Training Centre website

The opportunity for participants to apply for our courses on-line

Established first evening class in Roscommon to be ran from

Training centre in Mervue using former VEC premises

Added extra Apprenticeship Motor class

20% year on year growth in apprenticeship numbers

First Open day held in the Training centre

Hosted the Irish Cleanroom Society annual conference in Training

Centre

Apprentice awards ceremony combined with MSLETB for first time

Literacy and Numeracy supports put in for first time for

apprentices

New emergency evacuation procedures put in place for Training Centre


Built Environment

Business Admin & Management

Financial Services

Information Technology

Manufacturing & Engineering

Personal & Social Services

Sales & Marketing

Transport & Distribution

Standard Based Apprenticeship


Community Education Service 2015

**Roscommon additions in blue font

Location County Roscommon & Galway City & County

Total numbers of learners Total: 3963 (1027 Roscommon and 2936 for Galway)

Courses Offered & Accreditation Horticulture/Gardening UC

Art/Craft and Media: UC

IT: UC

Health, Family & other Social Services: UC

Built Environment: UC

Tourism: UC

Food and Beverage: UC

Sampling Skills: UC

General Learning: UC

Community Leadership: UC

IT: 3 & 4

Youth and Community Development: NUI Diploma Level 7

No of staff and roles P.W.T: 2 Community Education Facilitators + 1 CEF on career break

Other: 75 Part-time Tutors

Highlights for 2015: Co-ordinating and developing structures to progress Education and Training issues highlighted by the Local Learning

Networks. Working groups have been initiated and are currently focusing on – Enterprise and E Learning across 3 Local

Learning Networks in Galway.

18 learners graduated with a Diploma in Youth and Community Development Practice at NUI Galway in October 2015.

Development and delivery of a Community online learning working group to explore the potential and the supports

needed to ensure successful online learning.

Development of a Taster Return to Education Programme for Young Homeless people in cooperation with Homeless

agencies in Galway.

Delivery of a range of courses to Galway Deaf Community allowing them to engage in Community Education

Development of an operational plan for Community Education in the ETB area.

Establishment of a Local Learning Network in County Roscommon, a joint initiative between GRETB and Roscommon

Leader Partnership April 2105.

Presentation of Certificates and celebration of learning during AONTAS Adult Learners Week February2015.


GRETB Adult Guidance and Information Service Report 2015

Location Galway County, City and Roscommon

GRETB Adult Guidance and Information Service Galway County, City and Roscommon provides an impartial, confidential and professional service covering a very broad geographical area from Clifden on the West coast to Monksland on the East to Gort on the South to Boyle on the North. The Service supports learners at pre-entry, ongoing, and pre and post exit stages to/from GRETB Programmes particularly those on VTOS, BTEI, Community Education and Literacy. The service through the provision of information, one-to-one and group guidance sessions enables the learners to make informed choices in relation to their education, employment and career options.

Total numbers of clients that benefitted from the Service in 2015 2,940

Number of Individual Clients met on a one to one session in 2015 699

Total number of people met in Groups in 2015 1,644

Number of Groups Met in 2015 161

Total number of General Public/Information Enquiries during 2015 597

Number of Staff & Roles

Adult Guidance Counsellor/ Co-ordinator:

Galway City: Retired December 2014 - Not Replaced

Galway County: 1.00 Full-time Post

Roscommon County: 1.00 Full-time post - Retired on the 31/06/2015 - Not Replaced

Adult Guidance Counsellor:

Galway City: 1.00 Full-time Post + 1.00 Acting up Position

Galway County: .50 Half-time Post

Guidance Information Officer:

Galway City: Acting up as Adult Guidance Counsellor - Not Replaced

Galway County: .50 post (Job-sharing)

Roscommon County : 1.00 Full-time Post – on leave all of 2015 - Not Replaced

Adult Guidance and Information Service Provision to Vocationa Training Opportunity Scheme

The Adult Guidance Service provides a range of group and one-to-one personal support sessions to learners on VTOS which included taking part in Induction Programme for new students and at VTOS open days. The service run workshops on: Study Skills; CAO; Next Steps; Job-Search Skills and Working in Groups. The Service also works with Access Officers from local third level colleges NUIG, AIT, GMIT and SIT on progression opportunities to learners as well as some as some past VTOS students who spoke about their experiences as mature students at third level. The service also provided and maintained a career library to learners on the programme.


Adult Guidance and Information Service Provision to Adult Basic Education Service

The Service provides support to learners on Literacy programmes, ITABE and ESOL classes through Group

and One to One sessions in all the ABE centre throughout the region. The service would have run sessions

routes to Further Education, Job Search Skills, Social Skills, Presentation Skills, and offered one-to-one follow

on support. For voluntary tutors we delivered training sessions on establishing and maintaining appropriate

relationships with students. The service also supported students attending ESOL classes. Work with this

group of client’s calls for a considerable amount of follow-up research and advocacy, due to their varied and

complex visa arrangements and array of foreign qualifications obtained previously.

Adult Guidance and Information Service Provision to Community Education and Back to Education

Initiative.

The Service tries to meet all relevant groups in receipt of funding from GRETB for Community Education

programmes or on courses with BTEI funding. The Service tries to attend as many BTEI Programmes as

possible in the various FET Centres and Outreach centres throughout the region in order to introduce the

Service and discuss possible progression routes for participants. Workshops on a variety of topics are

delivered to BTEI programmes such as induction, study skills, career choice, progression options, stress

management, CV and job searching skills.


The Adult Guidance service provided information session to the Voluntary Tutor Training programme

run by the Adult Basic Education service

The Adult Guidance Service Team attend their local DSP and GRETB meetings held in Galway County,

City and Roscommon areas and also manned a stand at an event held by DSP for unemployed people

in Galway County

The Service also attend the Local Education and Training Networks held in each Region where all

Education and Training Providers meet and share information, good practice and have guest speakers

from a range of initiative and Programmes.

Other Events attended by the Adult Guidance Team included the Community Education Conference

in the Connemara Coast Hotel, ETBI conference, Launch of the Aquaculture courses, Information and

Celebration Event for Older People, Women and Epilepsy Day in the Menlo Park Hotel in Galway,

Boston Scientific and Hewlett Packard in Ballybrit, Integration and Diversity event in Oranmore and

the Presentation of Certificates / Awards nights throughout the area from the various GRETB

Programmes.


Provision of Teaching Services to Other Institutions – 2015 - 2016

Name & Address

Teaching hours in

2015/2016

Bruach na Mara Training Unit, Casla, Co. Galway Brothers of Charity 1,102

Community Training Workshop, Tuam Road, Galway Community Training Workshop 1,500

Tuam Community Training Centre Vicorschoroland, Tuam, Co. Galway Community Training Workshop 3,190

Carraroe Psychiatric Services, Carraroe: Health Boards Training/ Day Centre 2,400

Cuan Mhuire Rehabilitation Centre, Coolarne, Turloughmore, Co. Galway Special education and support 630

Deerpark Centre, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway Brothers of Charity Services 480

Clifden Psychiatric Services, Clifden – Elm Tree Centre, Clifden, Co. Galway Health Service Executive Training/ Day Centre 3,200

Mountbellew Mental Health Association, Mountbellew, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. Health Service Executive Training/ Day Centre 800

Team Products, Tuam, Dunmore Road, Tuam. Ability West 1,200

Tope Project, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway Brothers of Charity Services 460

Caislean Gearr Centre, Carrowbrowne, Castlegar, Co. Galway. Junior Traveller Training Programme 1,500

Ballybane Social & Education, Hillside, Galway City. Traveller Education 3,200

Co. Galway Mentally Handicapped, Ballindereen, Co. Galway. Brothers of Charity Services 3,200

Cois Cuain, Carraroe Mentally Handicapped, An Cheathru Rua, Co. na Gaillimhe. Training Centre Intellectually Disabled 2,000

Galway Technical Institute, Fr. Griffin Road, Galway Music School 1,000

Castlerea Prison, Harristown, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Education Unit 13,429

Canal House, Harbour Road, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. Community Training Workshop 3,400

Dochas Don Oige, Unit 5 Liosban Industrial Estate, Tuam Road, Galway Probation & Welfare 2,205

St. Nathy’s Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon Secondary Schools Reciprocal 1,470

Clarenmore Centre, Special School, Brothers of Charity Services 800

Holy Family Special School, Renmore Special Education 1,400

Ivy House, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Brothers of Charity Services 220

John Paul Centre, Ballybane, (Mentally Handicapped) Brothers of Charity Services 1,200

Literacy Provision, Orchard Centre, Gort, Co. Galway Brothers of Charity Services 660

Renmore House, Woodlawn, Renmore, Galway Special Education 400

Scoil Bhríde, Shantalla (Special School) Special Education 185

St. Joseph’s Special School, Snipe Avenue, Galway Ability West 300

St. Michael’s School for Handicapped Children, Castlerea Brother of Charity Services 220

Irish Wheelchair Association, The Glebe, Tuam, Co. Galway. Special Education Day Activity 1,656

Totals 53,407


Type (e.g.): Sec. School, Travellers, Training Centre (CTW),

Service Provider, Charity Organisation, Voluntary Organisation,

etc.

Castlerea Education Unit – Castlerea Prison

P: 0909625291 E: [email protected] [email protected]

Co – ordinator – Bernie Downs

Location Harristown, Castlerea, Co. Galway

Number of staff 22

Enrolment 2015 1200

Courses Offered 2015:

General Learning

Level 1,2,3,4 & 5

Reading

Level 2

Computer Literacy

Level 3

Home Economics

Level 1,2,3,4 & 5

Maths

Level 3,4 & 5

Writing

Level 2

Computer Applications

Level 4 & 5

Drawing

Level 3 & 4

Computers

Level 2

NVC

Level 2

Woodwork

Level 3,4 & 5

Sculpture

Level 5

Art & Design

Level 3

Communications

Level 3,4 & 5

Technical Graphics

Level 4

Intercultural Awareness

Level 3

Painting

Level 4

Creative Writing

Level 5

Computer Aided Design

Level 5

Research & Study Skills

Level 5

Combined Materials

Level 5

Language (ESOL)

Level 3

Horticulture

Level 3,4 & 5

Soft Skills

Level 3

Textiles

Level 4

Business Studies

Level 5

Health & Fitness

Level 3

Music Appreciation

Level 3

Work Experience

Level 4 & 5

Personal Skills

Level 3, 4 & 5

Health Related Fitness

Level 4

Live Performance

Level 5

Career Planning

Level 4

Data Handling

Level 2

Anatomy & Physiology

Level 5

English

Junior Certificate

Open University

Degree/Masters

Pre-release

Non accredited

Anger Management

Non accredited

Parenting Skills

Non accredited

Toe by Toe

Shannon Trust

Alternatives to violence

Non accredited

First Aid

Level 5 CBHFA

Technical Drawing

Junior Cert

Highlights 2015:

Awards Day September

Artists in Prison – Peter Fulop (ceramist)

Workshops on Conflict Awareness (80 participants)

Red Cross Graduation (10 graduates)

IPS art competion, first prize


Adult Literacy – Ionad Foglama Iarthar na Gaillimhe

P: 091 506060 E: [email protected]

Comhordaitheoir Neasa de Bhailis

Ionad Casla, An Cheathrú Rua, Co na Gaillimhe

Cláir a Tairgeadh in 2015 Léamh , Scriobh , Litriú (Gaeilge agus Béarla ) Ríomhairí agus cumarsáid , Cócaireacht ITABE Scilleanna don Ionad Oibre

Creidiúnú bainte amach (más ábartha) e.g. líon

mórdhámhachtainí/miondámhachtainí, ECDl, agus

araile

QQI leibhéal 1 3

QQI leibhéal 2 18

QQI leibhéal 3 5

Lion Foirne agus rólanna ALO amháin (18 uair) , Oibrí acmhainne amháin (10 n-uaire )

Cúigear teagascóirí páirt- aimseartha

Highlights for 2015

Adult Literacy – Headford Adult Learning Centre

P: 093 34746

E: [email protected] W: www.gretb.ie

Co ordinator Theresa Byrne (2015)

Location Headford Adult Learning Centre, Main St, Headford, Co.

Galway

Programmes Offered 2015 General Learning Levels 1, 2, & 3, accredited and non-

accredited. Themed Learning with Literacy, Family

Learning, One to One Tuition, ITABE, ESOL

Accreditation achieved (if applicable)

e.g. number of major/minor awards, ECDl, etc.

None

Number of staff and roles 1 Adult Literacy Organiser(part-time) , 1 Resource

worker(part-time) and 8 part-time Tutors

Highlights for 2015

NALA Student Development Fund – Educational Day Trip to The Museum of Country Life, Castlebar.

Family Learning Art & Craft Workshops


mailto:[email protected]

Adult Literacy – East and South Galway Adult Learning Centre

P: 091 847850

E: [email protected]

Co ordinator Sheila Donnellan

Location Abbey St, Loughrea, Co. Galway

Programmes Offered 2015:

Mainstream Literacy & Numeracy Small Groups and 1:1’s I.T.A.B.E Intensive Tuition in Adult Basic Education. ESOL Skills for Work Computer Literacy /I.T classes for beginners and improvers Themed Literacies e.g. Horticulture, Art, Pottery, Cookery, Beauty and Hairdressing General Learning Skills QQI Level 1, 2, & 3. Maths Level 3 Computer Literacy Level 3

Retail Skills Level 3 Communications Level 3 ESOL Level 3 Outdoor Vegetable Crop Production Level 3 Culinary Operations Level 3 Art & Design Level 3 Literacy Support provided to students in BTEI Courses NALA Write On Distance Learning Family Learning programmes. DEIS Family Learning


e.g. number of major/minor awards,

ECDl, etc.

39 students achieved certification in QQI for minor awards

10 Students received NALA Write On Certificates

Number of staff and roles 1 Adult Literacy Organiser

1 Full Time Literacy Resource Worker East Galway

1 part-time Literacy Resource Worker South Galway

7 Part-time Adult Literacy Tutors

20 Volunteer Tutors

Highlights for 2015

NALA Student Development Fund –

In May a group of 36 students and 5 tutors from Loughrea and Gort

attended the play “Tom Crean – Artic Explorer” at the Town Hall Theatre,

Galway. The group was transported to and from the theatre by bus and

enjoyed a wonderful night’s entertainment.


Adult Literacy – Moycullen Adult Learning Centre

T: 091 555877


[email protected]

[email protected]

Co ordinator Teresa Gilligan

Location An Fuarán, Moycullen, Co. Galway

Programmes Offered 2015 Small group literacy, maths and IT classes, Family Learning,

Business English, Childcare, Healthcare, Horticulture and IT


e.g. number of major/minor awards, ECDl, etc.

Level 1 Minor Awards - 2

Level 2 Major Awards - 5

Level 2 Minor Awards - 35

Level 3 Minor Awards – 18

Level 4 Major Awards – 1


Level 5 Major Awards – 3


Number of staff and roles

1 Adult Literacy Organiser – (18 hours CID)

1 Adult Literacy Resource Worker (10 hours part-time)

1 BTEI Mentor (6 hours part-time)

13 part-time tutors – 4 of those tutored on literacy and BTEI

courses

1 full-time tutor- literacy and BTEI

Highlights for 2015

Completion of Maths Resource Book by Audrey Byrne Resource Worker

Development of Study Skills Programme for BTEI Students

Increased uptake in accredited provision at Level 2 through blended learning

Development of Horticulture Level 4 Award

Increased uptake in Healthcare and Childcare courses





Adult Literacy – Tuam Adult Learning Centre

P: 09326609 E: [email protected]

Co ordinator Sheila Holland Fox

Location

Programmes Offered 2015 General Learning Levels 1, 2, & 3, accredited and non-accredited.



ECDl, etc

Level 2

Major 5

Minor 16

Level 3

Major 2

Minor 69

Benefit IIII 50

Number of staff and roles 1 Adult Literacy Organiser, 2 Resource workers and 4 Tutors


The level of participation by learners was to be commended and reflected in over 140 receiving accreditation

at various levels. The awards night was well attended and growing year on year. This also shows increasing

learner confidence and this confidence can be seen in how the learners interact when in the service for a while.

The student development fund trip was a major success and contributed in a major way to group dynamics and

integration, socialisation and inclusion in the centre as learners from different groups socialised and networked

and shared a new experience together.


Adult Literacy – Galway Adult Basic Education Service

P: 091 567660 E: [email protected] W: www.gabes.ie

Co ordinator Kieran Harrington

Location Seville House, 2nd Floor, New Dock Street, Galway City.

Programmes Offered 2015 Adult Basic Education (literacy, Basic IT and new technologies,

ESOL, Skills for Work, ITABE, ESOL Workplace, Special Needs)



ECDl, etc

51 (37 minor/ 14 Major)

Number of staff and roles 15

1 ALO/Centre Director (full-time)

1 Deputy Centre Director (full-time)

5 full-time Resource Workers (fulltime)

2 Teachers (Full-time)

2 teachers (half-time)

4 part-timers (CIDs)

2 part-timers (non-CID)

100 volunteers


1201 literacy students registered in 2015. 763 English language students (migrant workers, refugees, asylum

seekers). Delivery of Erasmus+ literacy course to Polish Group. Setting up of new workplace ESOL course for

unemployed migrants. Focus on GABES on TG 4 programme.



Adult Literacy – Adult Basic Education

P: 090 66 28619 E: [email protected]

Roscommon Region

Location Lisnamult, Roscommon

Co ordinator Catherine Cooney

Programmes Offered 2015 ESOL, ITABE, Literacy, Write on, Basic ICT, BenefIT, Skills for Work,

Themed Learning, Family Learning, Special Needs, Junior Cert

Maths, Support to VTOS learners.



ECDl, etc

QQI Full Certification at Levels 1,2 & 3.

Number of staff and roles ALO (not replaced)

2 x Full Time Resource Staff

1 x ESOL Co-ordinator (4 hrs)

1 x ITABE Co-ordinator (4 hrs)

30 x part time staff

1 x Volunteer

1 x shared Administration


Official opening of Roscommon Further Education and Training Centre


B.T.E.I. – Galway City

P: 091 534 262


Location Tuam Rd. Galway

BTEI Development Worker Gráinne O’Byrne

Programmes Offered 2015 3 x General Learning QQI Level 2

3 x General Learning QQI Level 3

8 x General Learning QQI Level 3 courses held in community locations

1 x Deli Assistant QQI Level 3

2 x Leaving Certificate

2 x Culinary Skills QQI Level 4

2 x Healthcare Support QQI Level 5

Accreditation achieved (if

applicable)


ECDl, etc

426 Accredited Awards achieved

314 Adult Learners

Number of staff and roles 10 Teachers

1 BTEI Development Worker

1 CE Worker – part-time

1 Cleaner



B.T.E.I. – GRETB Adult Education Office


Co ordinator Stephanie O’ Connor Shaw

Location Lanesboro Street, Roscommon

Programmes Offered 2015 IT, e-Business,

Art

General Learning,

Security

Healthcare, Childcare, Safe Pass


e.g. number of major/minor awards, ECDl,

etc

584 Awards achieved by learners 485 Minor Awards 99 Major Awards A number of non QQI Accredited e.g. Safe Pass

Number of staff and roles 1 Co-ordinator, Part time Administration, tutors from part time panel


In recognition of AONTAS Adult Learner Week a ceremony was held acknowledging the achievements of learners.

Co-operation with partner agencies remained strong, eg DSP, Leader etc.

Student numbers and numbers achieving Certification continues to grow.

B.T.E.I. – Further Education Centre, Clifden.


Co- ordinator Sorcha O’Toole

Programmes Offered 2015 Information Technology Skills L4, Business & Tourism Level 5 & Art Level 4

& ECDL



ECDl, etc.

IT Skills Minor Awards 14

Business & Tourism Minor Awards 10

Art Minor Awards 4

ECDL 6

Number of staff and roles We are a sub office of FEC Letterfrack - 5

Highlights for 2015 IT students held a coffee morning for Pieta house which led to Pieta holding

their Darkness into Light walk in Clifden for the first time.

Students represented the centre in St Patrick Day parade in Clifden and also

participated in the After the light parade in Letterfrack in Oct.


B.T.E.I. – St. Brendan’s Education Centre, Loughrea.

P: 091 841387


Co - ordinator

John Melville

Location Abbey St, Loughrea, Co. Galway

Programmes Offered 2015 Healthcare Support Level 5

Early Childhood Care & Education Level 5

Hairdressing Level 5, Information Processing Level 5

Information and Communication Technology Level 4

Horticulture Level 4

Retail Skills Level 4.


applicable)


ECDl, etc

QQI Level 4 & 5.

Major Awards 21

Minor Awards 536

Number of staff and roles

Number of Students

12 Tutors all part-time. I Sect & 1 Caretaker

Student Numbers: Male 56 Female 173. Total 229


Our new IT room/Boardroom opened to our new IT level 4 & 5 Students.

2015 was a progressive year with Student numbers up to 229 from 132 in 2014.

No of QQI level 4 & 5 awards up from 330 to 536 in 2015.

We were honoured in 2015 to have a full board meeting of the GRETB at St Brendan’s in 2015.

A special thank you to all staff who have helped St. Brendan’s develop and grow in 2015.


B.T.E.I. – St. Benin’s Training Centre


Co ordinator

Mary F. Keane

Location Weir Rd, Tuam.

Programmes Offered 2015 Horticulture Level 4/5

Hairdressing Level 5

Creative Craft Level 5

Health Care L.5

ICT L.4

Culinary skills L.4

HACCP, General Learning Level 3 & 4



ECDl, etc

QQI

240 minor Award year 1 of 2 Year programme

Number of staff and roles Total: 13

10 Teaching Staff, 1 Co-ordinator, 1 Part time Admin.


Successful Jobs Fair and Training Opportunities morning

Excellent partnerships with DSP, Schools , Community Services etc, to identify and support demand for

courses.

Increase in number of Student Attending.

Increase in students finding Part time Employment.

Upgrade in Hairdressing Room and Equipment

Plans in place for Refurb. of Kitchen


B.T.E.I. – Ballinasloe College of Further Education

P: 090 96 43479


Co ordinator

Bridie Dolan

Location Sarsfield Rd, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

Programmes Offered 2015 BTEI, Adult Literacy, Community Education.


applicable)


ECDl, etc

Major Awards:

Healthcare Support Level 5

Early Childhood Care & Education Level 5,6

Horticulture Level 4

Minor Awards:

ComputerApplications,3,4 Palliative Care Level 5 Culinary Skills Level 3

Number of staff and roles 1 Co-ordinator

1 Secretary, part-time

11 Staff, part-time


We had a very successful awards evening celebrating the learners academic achievements

87% of learners who achieved a full award Healthcare Support are in full or part-time employment.

92% of learners who completed Early Childhood Care & Education level 5 are in full time employment and the

other 8% have gone on to do level 6 in Early Childhood Care & Education.

55% from the Horsemanship level 4 have got employment in the equestrian field.

20% from the Horticulture class level 4 have started up growing vegetables and selling to the country market

in town on a Friday

15% are hoping to do level 5 in horticulture. 10% are hoping to do a course in garden furniture. Others are

undecided.


B.T.E.I. – Portumna College of Further Education


Co ordinator

Michael Cunniffe

Location Old Vocational School, Portumna, Co. Galway

Programmes Offered 2015:

Healthcare Support - QQI/FETAC - Level 5: 5M4339 Horticulture - Level 4: 4M1994 Literacy - QQI Food Safety and Hygiene - Cert in Food handling HACCP Manual handling – GRETB e-Learning Stained Glass Window Men’s Shed FAS IRD Level 3 Certificate in Employability Skills. FAS IRD Level 5 Certificate in Employability Skills. Men’s Shed General support



etc

Number of staff and roles Michael Cunniffe - Coordinator and teacher Joseph Larkin - Teacher Justin Dillon - Teacher (Part Time) Patricia Geoghegan - FAS (IRD) Tutor Lynn Morrissey - FAS (IRD) Tutor


An Open Day in February with Fiona O’Loughlin (AEO BTEI), Bridie Dolan (Coordinator BCFE) and Tadhg Crowley

(Coordinator of Adult Education Guidance Counsellors). – A great success because we began our Healthcare

Support Major Award Course with 22 candidates in March.

Students on ‘work experience’ from Youthreach Portumna contributed in various ways in helping out in the

office, in the classroom and in general housekeeping.

Close collaboration with ‘INTREO’ the Jobseekers Centre in Loughrea negotiating new protocols.

Community –Men’s Shed we are giving support and collaborate with them in the courses sponsored by

Community Education (gretb).


B.T.E.I. – Gort Education & Training Centre B.T.E.I. & Contracted


Co-ordinator Sinead Morgan

Location Old Vocational School, Ennis Rd, Gort, Co. Galway

Programmes Offered 2015 Community Care Level 5

Radio Sound Engineering Level 5

Radio Production City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma,

Tourism Customer Care Level 4

E.C.D.L.


applicable)


ECDl, etc

Child Care L5: 7 Minor awards

Child Care L6: 9 Major awards

Child Care L5: 1 Major award

Community Care L5: 23 Minor

Community Care L5: 6 Major

Horticulture L4: 13 Minor

Radio Sound Engineering L5: 9 Minor awards.

Radio Production City & Guilds L3 Diploma: 11 Major awards.

Tourism Customer Care L4 Minor:

E.C.D.L. Private Contractor: 10 Major

Number of staff and roles Sinead Morgan: Co-Ordinator

Kevin Staunton: Assistant Co-Ordinator

Marie Walsh: L5 Child Care & Community Care.

Claire Fahy L5: Community Care

Radio/Sound/Production:

Peadar McDonagh, Tom Flanagan, Gerry Mulkerrins, Heather Higgins

Sinead Morgan.

Marie Murray: L6 Child Care

Mike Lyons: L4 Horticulture

Rory O’Shaughnessy Tourism Care

E.C.D.L. Private Contractor

Highlights for 2015: Graduation Ceremony held in the Lady Gregory Hotel November 2015


B.T.E.I. – Oughterard Further Education and Training


Co ordinator Kathleen O’Malley

Location Camp Street, Oughterard, Co. Galway.

Programmes Offered 2015 General Learning Levels 3 and 4

Early Childhood Care and Education (5M2009)

Healthcare Support (5M4339)

Agriculture (5M2373)



etc

Full awards in:

5M1984 Art Craft and Design,

5M4339 Healthcare Support

5M4732 Youth Work

Minor awards in

13 components

Number of staff and roles Kathleen O’Malley-BTEI Coordinator and Learning Support tutor

Geraldine Burke-Childcare tutor

Colleen Gilmore –Childcare tutor

Rosaleen Coneys- General Learning and Art tutor

Siobhan Phinney-Information Technology tutor

Helen Moran-Healthcare tutor

Sean Gorham-General Learning tutor


Awards ceremony (with Moycullen Adult Learning Centre) in Oughterard Golf Club on May 11th.

Agriculture Course (Green Cert) in conjunction with Teagasc and Farm Advisory Services Ltd began on September 11th.


V.T.O.S. – Ballinasloe

P: 090 96 46492

F: 090 9646492 E: [email protected]

Co ordinator

Cathal Larkin

Location BCFE, Sarsfield Rd, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

Programmes Offered 2015 Communications, Marketing Practice, Work Experience and Business

Administration Skills, Word Processing, Spreadsheet Methods,

Database Methods, Desktop Publishing.

Additional Programmes / Services linked to Centre:

( BTEI/ Return to Education / Return to Learning / Self Financing

Evening Classes)


applicable)


ECDl, etc

V.T.O.S. Ballinasloe offers QQI, Level 5 Business Studies Award.

(5M2102)

Number of staff and roles Cathal Larkin: V.T.O.S. Director - Teaches Word Processing,

Spreadsheet Methods, Database Methods, Desktop Publishing.

Mary Nolan: Teaches Communications, Marketing Practice, Work

Experience and Business Administration Skills.


V.T.O.S. has had a slow but steady trickle of students through to Third Level courses over the years. This

coming September one student is moving to Level 6 QQI. Four other former students are attending Level 5

Childcare Courses.


V.T.O.S. – Boyle

P: 071 9663246 E: [email protected] W: boylevtos.org

Co ordinator

Donal Farrell

Location Old Vocational School, Marian Rd, Boyle, Co. Roscommon

Programmes Offered 2015 General Learning 4M2070

Horticulture 4M1994

Business Administration 5M2468



ECDl, etc

Number of staff and roles Eithne Fannon - Administration

Mattie Kinsley – Communications l4 & L5 & Work Practice L4 & L5

Karen McLoughlin – on Maternity Leave ( Substitute: Margaret Harrington )

Workplace Safety L4, Business Administration Skills L5, Bookkeeping

Manual & Computerised L5

Suzanne Spencer – Safety & Health at Work L5

Tom Finan – Woodcraft L4

Bill Hester – All Horticulture Modules L4 & L5


Rolling out two new courses for 2016 at our open day

Outdoor Sports & Recreation L5

Horsemanship L5



V.T.O.S Castlerea

P: 094 96 20161


W: www.gretb.ie

Co-ordinator

Kathleen McNulty

Location Patrick St, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

Programmes Offered 2015 General Learning - 4M2010

Art, Craft and Design - 5M1984

General Studies - 5M3114

Early Childhood Care and Education 5M2009


applicable)


ECDl, etc

QQI Level 4 & 5

12 Full awards (96 Minors) & a further 59 minor awards achieved.

(Two awards rollover)

Number of staff and roles:

5 Teaching Staff, (equivalent two full time positions, 46 Hrs)

1 Administrator. (10 Hours per Week)

Yvonne Halton, Teaching IT Skills (L4), Information Technology (L4), Spreadsheets (L5) Database (L5) & Text

Production (L5).

Suzanne Spencer: Teaching: Child Development (L5) Early Care & Education Practice (L5) Child Health & Well

Being, Early Childhood Education & Play, Communications (L5) Safety & Health at Work (L5)

Kathleen McNulty: Teaching, Desktop Publishing (L5) Design (5) Ceramics (L5) Drawing (L5) Painting (L5)

Print Making (L5) Embroidery (L5) & Combined Materials (L5)

Mary Dooney: Personal & Interpersonal Development (L4) Communications (L4) Work Experience (L4)

Tom Finan: Woodcraft (L4 )Administrator: Derval Flynn - 10 Hours


AONTAS launched the Annual Adult Learners Festival, Training for First Aid, Individual CPD, PLSS Training,

Health & Safety, One of our students travelled to Roscommon and gave a live interview on the radio, promoting

our courses. Further Education & Training Fair. Irish TV (Country Matters) visited and filmed students in a studio

setting and this programme was aired on Irish TV. Field trips include a Photography fieldtrip to Galway City,

Bloom and Craft & Design Show, RDS, Dublin.



http://www.gretb.ie/

V.T.O.S. – Letterfrack Further Education Centre


Co ordinator Sorcha O’Toole

Location Letterfrack, Co. Galway

Programmes Offered 2015 Business Administration 5M2468 (VTOS – Full time)

Healthcare Support 5M4339 (BTEI – Part time)

Agriculture 5M2373 (BTEI – Part time)

Early Childhood Care and Education 5M2009 (BTEI – Part time)



etc

Major Awards 32 (Business Administration and Agriculture

Minor Awards 48

ECDL 9

Occupational First Aid 12

Number of staff and roles 1 Full time coordinator

VTOS Programme – 5 part time tutors.

BTEI programme – Letterfrack & Clifden – 6 part time tutors

Administration – 1 Part time.


Successfully ran our first Agriculture Awards at Level 5 & 6 – 24 students awarded

Participated in the annual Connemara Sea Week After the Light Parade

Students involved in Community projects – tidy towns and tree planting with GMIT/Youthreach and Connemara

West.


V.T.O.S. – Further Education Centre Galway

P: 091 566885

E: [email protected] W: www.gretb.ie/vtos

Co-ordinator Anne Corrigan

Location Tuam Road, Galway

Programmes Offered 2015 General Learning

Business, Computing,

Design

Art

Sound

TV

Childcare

Community Care

Health Services


applicable) e.g. number of

major/minor awards, ECDl, etc

Full Awards- QQI level 5: 46

QQI level 4: 3

Component Awards: 151

Number of staff and roles Coordinator 1

Assistant Coordinator 1

17 Teachers

1.5 Administrators


Fundraising events for local charities.

Successful Work Experience placement leading to employment on completion of the course for our students


V.T.O.S. – Roscommon

P: 090 66 27292


Co ordinator

Orla Connaughton

Location Lanesboro St. Roscommon

Programmes Offered 2015 General Learning

Business Administration

Health Service Skills



etc

7 QQI Level 4 General Learning Awards

3 QQI Level 5 Business Administration Awards

8 QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills Awards

4 QQI Level 4 Component Certificates

6 QQI Level 5 Component Certificates

Number of staff and roles 2 Fulltime (1 Jobsharing),

4 Part-time

(1 with CID)



V.T.O.S. – Ionad Rosmuc Breisoideachais Ros Muc VTOS & BTEI

P: 091 574411


Comhordaitheoir

Máiread Seoige

Ionad Glinn Chata, Ros Muc, Co. na Gaillimhe

Cláir a Tairgeadh in 2015 VTOS:

Riarachán Gnó & ECDL

BTEI:

Cúram & Oideachas na Luathóige

Tacaíocht Cúram Sláinte

Ríomhairí Tosaitheoirí

Tógáil Báid

Creidiúnú bainte amach (más ábartha)

e.g. líon

mórdhámhachtainí/miondámhachtainí,

ECDl, agus araile

9 a bhain amach Mórdhámhtain

56 a bhain amach Miondámhachtain

7 a bhain amach an ECDL

Líon Foirne agus rólanna 1 Comhordaitheoir lán aimseartha

5 Teagascóir páirt aimseartha

Imeachtaí Mór Le Rá: 2015

Criochnaíodh an bád ‘Manuela’ i gcomhair le Huicéaraí na Gaillimhe agus seoladh é Deireadh Fómhar an

bhlian céanna.


V.T.O.S. – Airglooney Education Centre

P 093 25651 E: [email protected]

Co ordinator

Anne Higgins

Location Airglooney House, Tuam, Co. Galway

Programmes Offered 2015 VTOS and BTEI



etc

VTOS 1 and 2: Office Skills (L4) and Information Processing (L5)

198 Certificates

BTEI: Office Skills (L4) and ICT Skills (L4)

78 certificates

Number of staff and roles VTOS:

1 Co-ordinator

2 full-time teachers

1 teacher shared with Youthreach



Youthreach – Teagmháil na nÓg

P: 091 551473


Comhordaitheoir Elesia Ní Cheannabháin

Ionad Teagmhail na nÓg, Leitir Móir, Co na Gaillimhe

Cláir a Tairgeadh in 2015 General Learning P2GLO

General Learning 3M0874

General Learning 4M2010

Employment Skills 4M0857

Creidiúnú bainte amach (más ábartha)

e.g. líon

mórdhámhachtainí/miondámhachtainí,

ECDl, agus araile

General Learning 4M2010 Full Certificates

6 General Learning 4M2010 Component Certificates

1 General Learning 3M0874 Component Certificate

Abrasive Wheels Certificates

Fire Safety Certificates

Occupational First Aid Level 5 QQI Certificates

Líon Foirne agus rólanna Elesia Ní Cheannabháin – Comhordaitheoir

Sara Ní Chuirreáin – Duine Acmhainne

Séamus Ó Loideán – teagascóir páirtaimsire

Pádraicín Uí Cháthain - teagascóir páirtaimsire

Fiona Uí Chonghaile - teagascóir páirtaimsire

Noel DeFaoite - teagascóir páirtaimsire


Cuairt ar Eile Mental

Cuairt ar Boda Borg

Bronnadh Teastas

Cúrsa Gailf


Youthreach – Ballinalsoe

P 0909631409 E: [email protected]

Co ordinator

Rita Coen

Location Unit 3, Pollboy, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

Programmes Offered 2015 General Education Level 3

Leaving Certificate Applied



etc

Leaving Certificate Applied

Extracurricular Courses:

Music

Swimming

Driving Theory Test

Petersburg Activity Centre (Conor Morris Trophy).

Number of staff and roles 1 Coordinator,

2 Resource

5 Teachers

Counsellor


2 Trainees went on to further education through NUIG Access Programme

Trainees went on to complete an FAI approved Football Training and Health and Fitness Course.

A valued member of staff retired,

Staff IT training, complete courses on GAISCE, FARR, Quality Framework and PLSS in-service

Facilitated students for Teaching Practice from Maynooth, St. Angela’s and Mary Immaculate College over the

course of the year

Attended Western Region Conference and National Conference


Youthreach – Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.


Co ordinator

John Moore

Location Old Vocational School, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.

Programmes Offered 2015 Leaving Cert Applied, QQI Level 3 and 4 General Learning, QQI Level 5

Hairdressing and General Studies.


applicable)


ECDl, etc.

12 Awards

QQI Level 3(3 -4 modules) = 2

QQI Level 3 Full Award = 7

QQI Level 4 (5 – 6 Modules) = 1

QQI Level 4 – Full Module = 9

L 5 – minor & major = 11

Number of staff and roles:

Padraig Phillips, Woodwork, Safety & Health, Colm Mahon, Sport & Recreation, Des Phillips, Metalwork, Ann

Burke, Hairdressing, Sinead Cryan, Maths, Social Ed, Deirdre Travers, ICT, Kitty McDaid, Art, Claire Connelly,

General Studies Level 5,Siobhan Hardiman, Communications, RSE, Maria Daly, Food & Nutrition, Carmel

Brennan, French, Irish, Marie Hill, Advocat, John Moore Co-ordinator, Maths, Sean Mimnagh Vocational

Preparation & Guidance , Phyl Rogers, Secretary, Theresa Roddy, Cook, Jimmy Roddy, Caretaker.


Enterprise, Mock Interviews, Work experience. Annual Hairdressing journey to Galway,Anti-litter, Beauty day

at Youthreach Ballaghaderreen, Better world books, As part of the Christmas fun day the Art room was

opened to all to come in and make Christmas decorations that they could take home with them

Graduation Day 2015, Employability skills,Key activities in the past year ICT, Applied Leaving Certificate,

Ploughing Championships, Gym, Hillwalking, Visiting Local historical sites, Fishing, Cycling, Hostelling,

Indoor football, Greenwood Whittling, Green Schools, Christmas Dinner.


Youthreach – Letterfrack

P 095 41893


Co ordinator

Yvonne Donohoe

Location Youthreach, Letterfrack, Connemara, Co. Galway

Programmes Offered 2015 Leaving Cert Applied QQI

Level 4 General learning



ECDl, etc

3 major Level 4 Major awards of Employment skills

1 major award of Level 4 General Learning

5 Minor Level 4 awards in a range of level 4 Components

108 total number of portfolios were put through for QQI

4 Leaving Cert Applied distinctions

1 Leaving Cert Applied merit

1 Leaving Cert Applied pass

1 Leaving Cert Applied Record of credits

Number of staff and roles Co ordinator, Yvonne Donohoe

Nigel Prendergast, Resource and Woodcraft

John Brady Metal Work, Electronics and Engineering.

Annie Graham, English and Childcare

Kaitroina Mchugh, Communications IT Coordinator of Leaving Cert Applied

John Staunton, Irish, Agriculture and Maths

Brid Egan, Work experience and Customer service

Suzanne Mullen, SPHE Social education and culinary skills

Tonya Ni Chuirrin, Woodwork and TG

Tania Gray, Social Education and Art

Teresa Mc Carthy, IT and Spanish


All students attended a beach clean-up in aid of international clean beach week on the white strand

All students attended a Youthreach day in Petersburg the 30th September and took part in a range of events .

The whole centre took part in a local community parade “After the light”. The students made wooden witches

and hung them in the village as part of Sea Week

All students took part in putting up the poly-tunnel for new Growing Veg QQI module


Youthreach – Portumna


Isabelle Ní Dhuinn

Co ordinator

Location Youthreach, Abbey Street, Portumna, Co. Galway

Programmes Offered 2015 Leaving Cert Applied

QQI level 3



ECDl, etc.

10 Minor Awards on QQI

Number of staff and roles Coordinator

9 staff

Resource Person

7 P/T Teachers

Highlights 2015:

Students in LCA 1 successfully completed Year 1 of the LCA and transferred to year 2

Successful work experience placements for learners

Leaving Cert students completed a successful mini company whereby they produced and sold their own

colouring books

Some learners achieved minor awards

Ran a Deli Day

Ran a coffee morning

Learners went to Petersburg Adventure Centre

Learners took part in Soccer Tournament in Mayo

Mental Health Training for Staff


Youthreach – Janet Sutton

P: 091 380 809


Co ordinator Janet Sutton

Location Unit 22a Liosban Estate, Tuam Road, Galway.

Programmes Offered 2015 Certificate of General Learning QQI Level 2

Certificate of Employability Skills QQI Level 3

Certificate of General Learning QQI Level 4



ECDl, etc

Certificate of General Learning QQI Level 2

1 Full Award

4 Component Certificates

Certificate of Employability Skills QQI Level 3

2 Full Awards

Certificate of General Learning FETAC Level 4

4 Full Awards

18 Component Certificates

Number of staff and roles P.T.W:

Full- time Teaches 3

Part- time Teachers 3

C.I.D:

Full- time Resources 4

Job-share Resource 1

Other: Full-time Co-ordinator 1


Positive Mental Health Week

Anti-Bullying Week

Gaisce Awards- 5 Bronze awards, 2 Silver

Bushcraft attended by all students

Slí Challenge & Walking group established

Petersburg Team Challenge

Experiential Learning attended by 2 members of staff in Carlow

First Aid Course, Q.Q.I. Level5, competed by 10 students & 1 staff member

MITE Conference attended by 6 staff members (Mobile Technologies in Teacher Education)


Youthreach – Tuam

P: 093 26246 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Co ordinator Michael McDonagh

Location Ballygaddy Road, Tuam, Co. Galway

Programmes Offered 2015 Leaving Cert Applied Year 1 & 2, FETAC (as required)

Pre-Youthreach Programme



ECDl, etc.

18 students sat LCA in June 2015

1 student sat LCE (externally)

17 Students in LCA 1 successfully completed Year 1 and transferred to year 2

8 students completed a Pre-Youthreach course and progressed to year 1 LCA

Number of staff and roles Coordinator, 3 Resource Persons, 1 F/T Teacher, 9 P/T Teachers

Highlights 2015:

The 18 students who sat LCA in June 2015 was the greatest highlight of our year. These 18 early school leavers had

come to us two years previously and we as an education & training facility offered them the opportunity to identify

options within adult life and provide them with opportunities to acquire certification.

Talks/Workshops in the centre: AIDS West; Marie Keating Foundation; Tuam Mental Health Services; Caroline Canny –

Public Health Nurse; Mindfulness Course; Community Volunteering Project, Bio-Diversity Programme facilitated by

Green Sod Ireland. Learners went to Petersburg Adventure Centre for Youthreach Team Challenge

Student trip to Dublin in November – Croke Park; Trinity College; Dáil, Trip to Christmas Market in Galway (girls), Trip to

Pure Skills (Boys), Christmas lunch.

Successful work Experience Placements for all learners

Pre-Youthreach programme was instituted one day per week and for two weeks in the summer. The programme

focussed on literacy, numeracy and creative (Art) skills.

Trip to Tuam Library, Trip to Galway Bay FM, Attended Open Days in GTI; GCC

Speakers addressed the learners from GTI; Archbishop McHale; St. Benin’s Training Centre, Attended GRD exhibition

Trip to SOLAS training centre in Mervue,

Sports:

Learners took part in Youthreach Soccer Tournament in Mayo

Boys soccer team won the Tuam Inter-Centre Soccer Tournament

Johnny Glynn (FAI) held a soccer skills workshop for the boys soccer team

Organised Sporting Activities: Soccer; Swimming; Volleyball; Table Tennis

Staff Training:

Joint staff training session with Longford Youthreach – facilitated by Mary Gordon

Staff attended an Anti-bullying Toolkit workshop facilitated by the ISPCC




Youthreach – Cormac Hanlon

P: 090 66 30497


Co ordinator

Cormac Hanlon

Location Roscommon Town Youthreach, Lisnamult, Roscommon.

Programmes Offered 2015 LCA 1 & LCA 2



ECDl, etc

Leaving Cert Applied Certification

Number of staff and roles Cormac Hanlon – Centre CoOrdinator 37hrs, teaching and admin

Anne McGuinness – Resource Person 37hrs, teaching and admin

Jarlath Connolly – Resource Person 37hrs, teaching and admin

Maklouf Hounat – Teacher- Maths, French, VPG, ICT 15hrs10mins

Deirdre Geogeghan – Teacher – Art 5hrs35mins

Imelda Kavanagh – Teacher – HCT 2hrs

Anne Kelly –Teacher, Hairdressing and SPHE 2hrs

Carmel Brennan – Teacher – Irish 1.5 hrs

Matie Hill Studenr Advocate 2 days

Annette Fischer –Art Therapist 5hrs


Induction of new students and welcome back LCA2’s - Sept

Bonding day in Petersburg Adventure centre Oct

Work Experience for all students Oct/Nov

Christmas Dinner for students and Staff in Centre- Dec

Soccer Competition – 3rd place

Fundraising - VPG Enterprise, €1568 donated to Join Our Boys

Tasks for all students Jan/Feb and Apr/May

Exams

Summer Provision, out of centre trips, LCA 1 students engage in activities in QUAD Youth programme, 2

Overnights 3 days in Gartan Outdoor Adventure Centre


Advocacy – GRETB County Galway Advocacy Service 2015

The GRETB’s County Galway Youth Advocacy Service operates in both North and East County Galway and in South

County Galway. It is a community based service whose goal is to provide career path planning and support to

young people between the ages of 16 – 21 years old who are at risk of leaving school or who have already fallen

out of mainstream education with little or no qualifications. There are two Advocates based in County Galway,

Conor Griffin (based in Tuam), who covers North and East County Galway, and Bartley Joyce (based in Gort), who

covers the South County Galway.

Following a client referral, a one-to-one meeting is arranged with the person where previous education, training

or work experience is discussed. All realistic options open to the client are explored along with potential barriers

to progression. A tailored made career path plan is then put in place along with clear and attainable short term

goals, with a view to motivating and progressing the young person to further education, training, or employment.

The Advocacy Service works with clients who are referred from a number of organisations. These clients, more

often than not present with stumbling blocks or issues that prevents them from reengaging with education or

progressing onwards. Using one-to-one meetings, the Advocate tries to identify where the client’s strength and

weaknesses lie and after this initial meeting, a career path plan, with specific goals is drawn up in order to provide

both focus and motivation.

Running parallel to this approach, the Advocate must work through any barriers that might derail future

progression. Examples of these barriers may include: literacy and numeracy weaknesses, family and social care

problems, previously poor or negative educational experiences, drug or alcohol misuse and mental health issues.

Linkages are made with the clients consent to engage with any supports where necessary. Constant and ongoing

one to one support is the key to a positive result, while empowering the client to take on more responsibility

when it comes to decision making.


Western Regional Drugs Tasks Force - Community Liaison Workers

The need for the Community Liaison Workers was originally identified in the Western Region Drugs Task Forces’ first regional

strategy document “Shared Solutions”. It highlighted a necessity for workers who would engage with the relevant statutory,

voluntary and community organisations across the region. The Community Liaison Workers, who cover counties Galway

and Roscommon, are employed by the Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board with funding from the

Department of Health.

The role of the Community Liaison Workers is:

• To assist communities develop tailored responses to substance misuse

• Forge interagency collaborations and joint initiatives to tackle local problems

• Help drive initiatives and co-ordinate developments in line with the National Drugs Strategy and regional

policies

• Identify the local impact of substance misuse and local service needs

• Assist in drug and alcohol policy development at a local level

• To signpost to relevant services and supports in the area

Liam O’Loughlin – Community Liaison Worker for Galway City and West County Galway

The Strengthening Families Programme (SFP)

Recruited new SFP Development Coordinator. 2x2-day trainings delivered to 32 individuals from various agencies. One

programme delivered in Galway city with 8 families graduating.

Family support:

Continued to support 5- Step trainees towards their accreditation as practitioners in the intervention- 7 meetings

convened and well attended. 10 individual family members accessed me for direct support and intervention on a face to

face basis. Continued to attend the Regional family Support Network and began a multi-agency piece of work aiming to

develop an Information and Support Handbook for people affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use. Supported 2

affected family members to establish to G-1 Family Support Group, a peer led group aiming to provide peer support to

other affected family members. Information sessions delivered to Galway Traveller Movement, NUI Galway 1st Year Med’

Students and front-line workers from various agencies.

Galway city strategy to prevent and reduce alcohol related harm

Provided training to youth groups in relation to alcohol marketing awareness in order to establish a project which will

capture data relating to alcohol marketing practices in Galway city. Convened a sub-group of agencies to look specifically

at the area of people who are homeless and problematic drinkers.

Sessional work:

Delivered 7 sessions within GRETB centres to students on basic drug and alcohol awareness and also on the effects on

family members. Delivered one drug and alcohol policy development workshop and one on responding to family

members. Presented to NUI Galway students at Corrib Village student accommodation and also to business owners in the

Latin Quarter in the city. Took part in a Q+A session following the play “Heroin” at the Town Hall Theatre. Delivered the

Drug and Alcohol section of the Seas Suas Programme within NUI Galway aiming to help students to develop the skills and

confidence to intervene safely with their peers. Organised a 1-day training on Domestic Violence and Abuse facilitated by

Women’s Aid.

Awareness week

Took part in the planning and delivery of awareness week across the region. Delivered one Seminar looking at young

people and substance use in relation to the developing brain which was well attended and achieved national press

coverage.


Western Regional Drugs Tasks Force - Community Liaison Workers

Other:

Began Alcohol Policy Development process with GMIT. Working on developing a set of guidelines for use when planning a

Youth Party event in order to keep young people safe.

Contributed to many other networks such as Galway Healthy Cities, SFP working groups and steering committee, WRDTF

Treatment and Rehab, WRDTF Project Network meeting.

Emmet Major – Community Liaison Worker for East County Galway and County Roscommon

Ballinasloe Alcohol Strategy

Ongoing development of the Ballinasloe Alcohol Strategy. Project areas completed included;

• Pre-Teen Years Programme run for parents

• National School Programme run for students

• Literature developed for courts and services

• Bye Law Signage installed in the town recreational areas

• Youth Panel developed

Junior Certificate Programme

This is an inter-agency project run in September with An Garda Siochana. The programme was completed in East Galway

and Roscommon in 19 schools in total and is a highly effective prevention measure.

Regional Drugs Awareness Week

Supported the development and planning of the annual Regional Drugs Awareness Week throughout the year. The

particular projects that I developed for the week were the Roscommon Schools Public Speaking Project and a seminar that

examined the problem of Rural Isolation and alcohol use.

Strengthening Families Programme

Worked on the development of programme in Ballinasloe and acted as group leader as well as on the local working group.

Sitting on the county steering committee and SFP evaluation sub-group.

Delivered 2 sessions of the two-day training programme to train facilitators of the programme.

Family Support

Sitting on Family Support Network and also working on development of the Family Support Booklet.

Attending local Tusla Child and Family Support Networks on behalf of the WRDAF and sitting on the Loughrea Family Support

Project Steering Committee

Youth Mental Health Networks

Development of the Youth Mental Health Networks in Roscommon, Ballinasloe and Tuam.

Ballinasloe Response Group

Supporting this community group throughout the year. Projects included organisation of the Annual Candlelight Vigil, a

public address by Oisin McConville and supporting individual client work by the group.

SAOR

Completed the SAOR Train the Trainer programme and supporting the development of a large-scale roll-out of the SAOR

Screening and Brief Intervention model in the region. Delivered two one-day trainings of the model.

Pre-Teen Years

Working on the delivery of the Pre-Teen Years programme in in Mayo and Roscommon and Ballinasloe and completed the

evaluation this prevention programme targeted at all parents of 6th class children in the regi


BREACADH

Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2015: ACHOIMRE

1. Mar a Déarfá! Leagan na Mumhan

Is cur chuige agus áiseanna tacaíochta chun líofacht léitheoireachta agus cruinneas scríofa a mhúineadh don chainteoir

dúchais Gaeilge é Mar a Déarfá!

Le cúrsaí fónaice a leagtar an bhunchloch agus téitear i muinín rialacha litrithe, gramadaí agus eile ansin de réir mar a

fheileann, le litearthacht na Gaeilge a mhúineadh go héifeachtach. Cuireadh suite acmhainní ranga ar fáil le linn 2015 le

tacú leis an gclár teagaisc seo.

AR FÁIL AR LÍNE, SAOR IN AISCE

Treoirleabhar an Teagascóra 1: An Cód Soiléir (PDF)

Físeáin a léiríonn fuaimniú ceart cruinn na mbunlitrithe Gaeilge (Corca Dhuibhne)

Cairt Fuaime na Mumhan

LE FÁIL Ó BHREACADH

Spléach-chártaí láimhe (déthaobhach; fuaim/focal)

Spléach-chártaí A4 (déthaobhach; fuaim/focal & pictiúr)

Sciob Sceab! Cluiche déanta focal

7 póstaer fónaice / fóineolaíochta / gramadaí

M’Fhoclóir Fuaimeanna A

M’Fhoclóir Fuaimeanna B

Rinne COGG agus Foras na Gaeilge comh-mhaoiniú ar fhorbairt an chláir litearthachta Mar a Déarfá! Seoladh na

hacmhainní ag Oireachtas na Gaeilge in Óstán an Citywest ar an 30 Deireadh Fómhair. Tá suíomh idirlín ar leith cruthaithe

don chlár litearthachta:

www.maradearfa.ie

2. Na Gréasáin Ghaeltachta & Acmhainní eile ag éirí astu

Rinne foireann Bhreacadh áisitheoireacht ar chruinnithe na nGréasán Gaeltachta i gConamara agus i gCorca

Dhuibhne (gréasáin bunaithe ar Straitéis FET i dtreo riachtanais áitiúla aosoideachais a aimsiú agus pleanáil dá

réir). Is as obair na ngréasán seo a d’eascair na tionscadail seo a leanas:

Uimhreacha don Saol: Choimisiúnaigh Breacadh acmhainní tacaíochta don mhodúl Mata seo ar Leibhéal 2 FETAC: Méid agus Uimhreacha M2N05


http://www.maradearfa.ie/

Chuir Audrey Byrne, Oibrí Acmhainne le hIonad Aosfhoghlama Iarthar na Gaillimhe, formhór na n-acmhainní seo

le chéile i 2015. Cuirfear i gcrích agus foilseofar iad i 2016. Beidh siad an-fheiliúnach agus praiticiúil le húsáid sna

seirbhísí aoslitearthachta Gaeltachta. Tá sé i gceist ag príomhoide sa ghréasán Gaeltachta iad a úsáid le

daltaí scoile le riachtanais speisialta chomh maith.

Roghanna Folláine Bia (Leibhéal 2, FETAC): Cuireadh i dtoll a chéile agus foilsíodh leabhar oidis (mar PDF) a bheidh lárnach don mhodúl thuasluaite

agus do mhodúil FETAC ar leibhéal eile a bhainfeadh le bia agus cúrsaí sláinte.

Cúram Leanaí: Tugadh tacaíocht do Chomharchumann Forbartha Chorca Dhuibhne, i gcomhar le Bord Oideachais &

Oiliúna Chiarraí, le hacmhainní ranga a réiteach do chúrsa sa Chúram Leanaí (leibhéal 5, FETAC).

3. Comhtháthú na Litearthachta

Leanadh le Forbairt Leanúnach Ghairmiúil do theagascóirí i gcruthú acmhainní. Reáchtáladh ceardlann traenála i

gcruthú iBooks a thacódh le hábhar agus le modhanna teagaisc éifeachtacha ina mbeadh comhtháthú na

litearthachta lárnach. Ball foirne den Mháistreacht Ghairmiúil san Oideachas in Ollscoil Éireann, Gaillimh a thug

an cheardlann, ar fhreastail ochtar air, idir theagascóirí agus lucht deartha ábhair do Bhreacadh. Ba léir go

bhféadfadh úsáid an iBook cur go mór le heispearas foghlama níos idirghníomhaí a chothú agus le nótaí ranga níos

tarraingtí a chur ar fáil d’fhoghlaimeoirí.

4. Taighde

Chuir Éamonn Ó Bróithe i gcrích a thaighde dochtúireachta ar Litearthacht Aosach sa Ghaeltacht, agus

soláthraíodh achoimre Béarla den taighde. Tá idir thaighde cáilíochtúil agus cháinníochtúil sa taghde cuimsitheach

seo ina ndéantar scagadh ar chúrsaí litearthachta i measc daoine fásta sa Ghaeltacht. Tugadh san áireamh moltaí

an taighde seo i bPlean Oibre Bhreacadh 2016.

5. Foilsiú na hirise BREACADH

Breacadh, an iris

Eagráin 32, 33, 34

Bíonn 20 leathanach lándaite san iris Breacadh de scéalta áitiúla, náisiúnta agus idirnáisiúnta agus de scéalta faoi

réalta móra scannán agus ceoil. Bíonn ailt spóirt, oidis chócaireachta, nodanna garraíodóireachta, sláinte,

airgeadais agus go leor eile le léamh inti chomh maith. Scríobhtar na scéalta i nGaeilge nádúrtha, shimplí agus in

abairtí gonta le neart athrá.


Youth Work

Location Galway City, Athenry and Roscommon

Description of Service:

Youth Work, as defined by the Youth Work Act 2001, is a planned programme of education designed for the purpose of

aiding and enhancing the personal and social development of young people through their voluntary participation and

which is complementary to their formal, academic or vocational education and training and provided primarily by

voluntary youth work organisations. The Youth Officers endeavour to assist those groups and organisations who share a

commonly agreed base of youth work values and principles, to deliver high-quality, needs-based youth services.

No. of staff and roles: 3 Youth Officers based in Galway City, Athenry and Roscommon.

Davnet McEllin

Galway City

Summary of Youth Projects / Services supported by Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board 2015

Existing GRETB projects are funded under 6 main grant schemes:

1. Special Projects for Youth (SPY), Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA).

2. Youth Information Fund (YIF), Department of Children and Youth Affairs.

3. Young People’s Facilities and Services Fund (YPFSF), Department of Children and Youth Affairs.

4. Youth Employability Initiative (YEI), DCYA.

5. Youth Capital Grants Type 1 DCYA (upgrade/purchase of equipment).

6. Youth Capital Grant Type 2 DCYA (upgrade/refurbishment of premises).

Projects Assisted – Galway City

Project /Service Name Name of Parent or Affiliate National Organisation

List of relevant DYCA funding

Total financial provision in 2015

Ballinfoile Youth Project Foroige SPY 86,758

Ballybane Education and Social Programme

Eastside Traveller Committee SPY 16,761 Programme funding, wages funded under co-operation hours

Galway City Youth Café Foroige SPY YPFSF

129,036

Knocknacarra Area Youth Project

Foroige SPY 95,134

Eastside Youth Service Foroige YPFSF SPY 191,741

Circles and Peer Education Project

Youth Work Ireland YPFSF 84,652

Youth Work Ireland Westside

Youth Work Ireland YPFSF SPY 127,417

No 4 Tagaste House Galway Diocesan Youth Service SPY YIF YEI

161,943

Rahoon Family Centre Rahoon Family Centre Ltd. SPY 44,992

Bohermore Youth Development Project

Bohermore Comm. Proj Ltd.

SPY YPFSF

95,484

Salthill Traveller Youth Service

Involve Ltd SPY 11,642 (Programme Funded)

Galway Youth Theatre Galway Arts Centre SPY 59,925


Michael Kelly

Roscommon

Louise Ryan

Athenry

Youth Work

Local Youth Club Grant Scheme is administered to volunteer led youth clubs and organisations throughout Galway

City, County and Roscommon. In 2016 €82,744 was administered to 110 clubs across the GRETB region to cover

costs such as insurance, rent, utilities, international exchanges, leader training, equipment purchase etc. Details

of the allocations in Galway city are listed below.

Summary of Youth Club Grant Scheme Allocation 2015, Galway City No Club Name Affiliation Amount Awarded

1 Knocknacarra Junior Activity Club Foroige € 723.16

2 Alanna Brownie Pack Irish Girl Guides € 795.48

3 Galway Bay Guides Irish Girl Guides € 867.79

4 St. Nicholas Guides Irish Girl Guides € 940.11

5 Club Shine Youth Club Youth Work Ireland Galway € 1,084.74

6 Our Lady’s Boys’ Club Youth Work Ireland Galway € 1,084.74

7 The Q Club Variety Group Youth Work Ireland Galway € 1,084.74

8 St. Patrick’s Brass Band Independent € 1,157.06

9 Galway Autism Partnership Independent € 1,084.74

10 Galway Youth Arts Alliance Independent € 1,229.37

11 Galway Youth Orchestra Assoc. of Youth Orchestras € 1,518.64

12 Aspergers Action Galway Independent € 1,229.37

13 Connexion Youth Group Independent € 867.79

14 Merlin Woods Guiding Unit Irish Girl Guides € 1,012.43

15 Renmore Brownies Irish Girl Guides € 506.21

16 Keep the Beat Klub Youth Work Ireland Galway € 650.85

17 Castlegar Menlo Foroige Club Foroige € 940.11

18 Knocknacarra Foroige Club Foroige € 795.48

19 24th Galway Sea Scouts Scouting Ireland € 1,446.32

20 14th St. Patricks Scout Group Scouting Ireland € 1,229.37

21 1st Galway St. Josephs Scouting Ireland € 1,157.06

22 1st Galway St. Nicholas Scouting Ireland € 1,012.43

Total €22,417.99


Summary of Youth Club Grant Scheme Allocation 2015, Roscommon

No Club Name Affiliation Amount Awarded

1 Ardcarne / Cootehall Foroige Club

Foroige €919.90

2 Aughrim / Kilmore Foroige Club Foroige €705.18

3 Ballaghaderreen Foroige Club Foroige €528.89

4 Cloonfad Foroige Club Foroige €919.90

5 Drum Foroige Club Foroige €772.99

6 Granlahan Foroige Club Foroige €993.36

7 Lisacul Foroige Club Foroige €772.99

8 Moore Foroige Club Foroige €919.90

9 T4T, Monksland Foroige €919.90

10 Ballyboro Cubs - 12th Scouting Ireland €1,581.01

11 Boyle Scouts Scouting Ireland €1,434.09

12 Moore Scouts - 5th Scouting Ireland €993.36

13 Rinn Duinn Scouts - 14th Scouting Ireland €993.36

14 Ballinlough Youth Cafe Independent €993.36

15 Comhairle na nOg Independent €763.95

16 Kilbride No Name Club No Name Club €919.90


Summary of Youth Club Grant Scheme Allocation 2015, Galway County


1 Athenry

Foróige 750

2 Ballymacward Foróige 600

3 Bullaun Foróige 650

4 Carrabane Foróige 550

5 Claregalway Foróige 550

6 Clarinbridge Foróige 450

7 Clonfert Foróige 550

8 Corrandulla Foróige 600

9 Corofin Foróige 700

10 Craughwell Foróige 750

11 Dunmore Foróige 700

12 Gort Foróige 650

13 Kilbeacanty Foróige 500

14 Kilconly Foróige 600

15 Killascobe Foróige 450

16 Killimordaly Kiltullagh Foróige 550

17 Kinvara Foróige Foróige 600

18 Lackagh Foróige Foróige € 550

19 Loughrea Foróige Foróige € 750

20 Maree Foróige Foróige € 450

21 Milltown Foróige Foróige € 600

22 Monivea Foróige Foróige € 500

23 New Inn Foróige Foróige € 600

24 St Thomas Foróige Foróige € 600

25 2nd Galway Tuam Scout Group € 600

26 3rd Galway Loughrea Scout Group € 500

27 4th Galway Craughwell Scout Group € 550

28 6th Galway Killimor Scout Group € 550




29 8th Galway Oranmore Scout Group 650

30 12th Galway Claregalway Scout Group 600

31 15th Galway Oughterard Scout Group 600

32 17th Galway Gort Scout Group Scout Group 550

33 19th Athenry Scout Group Scout Group 600

34 26th Galway Kilcoona Scouts, Corrandulla Scout Group 600

35 27th Galway Carrabane Scout Group Scout Group 600

36 29th Galway Killanin Scouts, Roscahill Scout Group 600

37 30th Galway Abbey-Duniry, Loughrea Scout Group 600

38 31st Galway Beengoora Connemara Scout Group 550

39 Gasóga Mara na Gaeltachta (nua) Scout Group 500

40 Irish Girl Guides, Athenry Youth Club 550

41 Sí Gaoith Guides, Barna Youth Club 550

42 Irish Girl Guides, Moycullen Youth Club 500

34 Aos-Óg na n-Oileán, Leitir Móir Youth Club 550

44 Kilkerrin Youth Club, Ballinasloe Youth Club 600

45 Killaghton Youth Club Youth Club 550

46 Moycullen Youth Club Youth Club 550

47 Oughterard Platform Youth Club Youth Club 600

48 Tuam Youth Club Youth Club 500

49 Gort No Name Club Youth Club 550

50 Mountbellew No Name Club Youth Club 550

51 Óige Bhriocáin, Rosmuc

Youth Club 500

52 Bunchlub Óige na mBeanna Beola, Cill Chiaráin Youth Club 600

53 Club Óige Chois na hAbhann, Baile na hAbhann Youth Club 500

54 Ionad Óige, Iorras Aithneach, Glinsce Youth Club 500

55 Club na nÓg Inis Mór Youth Club 650

56 Club Óige Lurgan

Youth Club 550




57 Club Deagóirí na Crannóige, Rosmuc Youth Club 450

58 Club Óige Leitir Móir (grúpa nua) Youth Club 500

59 Óg Ógras an Fhairche Youth Club 500

60 Óg Ógras Eanach Dhuin (grúpa nua) Youth Club 450

61 Ógras Mhaighcuilinn (grúpa nua) Youth Club 450

62 Order Of Malta Cadet Group, Craughwell Youth Club 550

63 East Galway Youth Theatre, Loughrea Youth Club 550

64 Coderdojo Athenry Youth Club 600

65 Coderdojo Connemara (Clifden) Youth Club 600

66 Coderdojo Mountbellew Youth Club 550

67 Coderdojo Letterfrack (new group) Youth Club 450

68 Athenry Junior and Senior Orchestra Youth Club 650

69 Music Matters Community Orchestra Youth Club 650

70 Irish Red Cross, Portumna Unit Youth Club 600

71 Tuam Youth Theatre Youth Club 600

72 Kilnadeema Comhaltas Youth Club 550

73 Glinsk Young Pioneers Youth Club 450

74 Grúpa na nÓg, Na Forbacha Youth Club 550

75 Sign Out ROC Club, Portumna Youth Club 600

76 Friendship Weeks (new group)

(Irish Pilgrimage Trust)

Youth Club 447


Petersburg Outdoor Education Centre

Co-ordinator: Trish Walsh

Location Clonbur, Co Galway

Courses Offered 2015 Outdoor Education Programmes for schools

Outdoor Education and Team Building programmes for training centres

Field studies for Leaving Certificate Geography and Ecology



ECDl, etc

Provided QQI Level 4 Tourism Awareness course for Taxi drivers based in

Galway Community College

Petersburg accredited to run QQI programmes

Number of staff and roles Centre Director, Secretary, Caretaker, Senior Instructor, Field studies officer

Cooks, Cleaners, Instructors 5/7 Low Season, 7/12 High Season

Highlights 2015:

Outreach sailing programme – An Cheathru Rua and Carna

Level 4 QQI Tourism Awareness Award Ceremony - 12 students received certificates

Two open days run in conjunction with the Irish Sports Council promoting health lifestyles

Presentation to GRETB principals by centre director

Teambuilding day for GRETB staff

Hosted inaugural YouthReach Team Challenge event won by Galway City Youthreach

Sailing Instructor Training for GMIT Outdoor Education students

National Caving Symposium run in Clonbur

Commencement of Migration to QQI Level 6 of National, Regional and Specialist Guide (Angling and Coastal)

Awards to QQI from Fáilte Ireland involving Petersburg staff


P: 094 954 6483


W: www.petersburg.ie

GRETB Retirement – GRETBexit!!

A total of 18 staff members retired from GRETB in 2015. In recognition of their service to GRETB, all were presented with

a specially commissioned crafted piece which depicted the various facets of life within the GRETB education and training

services.

David Adams, Adult Ed. Tutor, Mountbellew Mental Health Centre

Paul Browne, Community Development Officer, GRETB Training Centre, Mervue

Marie Connolly, Adult Ed. Tutor, Literacy Services, Loughrea

Maria Delaney, Adult Guidance Counsellor & Co-Ordinator, Roscommon

Mairín Ní Dhroighneáin, Support Staff, Coláiste na bPiarsach, Ros Muc

Geraldine Flynn, Teacher, St. Brigid’s College, Loughrea

Briege Fulham, Adult Literacy Organiser, Roscommon

Eamon Gleeson, Manager, GRETB Training Centre, Mervue, Galway

Carmel Higgins, Assistant Manager, GRETB Training Centre, Mervue, Galway

Patricia Hynes, Adult Ed. Tutor, Community Training Workshop, Galway

Theresa McLoughlin, Co-Ordinator, Youthreach Centre, Letterfrack

Maura Melia, School Secretary, Galway Technical Institute

Pascal Murphy, Teacher, VTOS Centre, Galway

Jeremiah O’Leary, Instructor, GRETB Training Centre, Mervue, Galway.

Diane Prendergast, Receptionist, GRETB Training Centre, Mervue

Josephine Raftery, School Secretary, Coláiste an Chreagáin, Mountbellew

Anthony Sweeney, Resource Work, Youthreach Centre, Galway

Una McLoughlin, Teacher, Abbey Community College, Boyle, Co. Roscommon


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