Issue 142: 27th June, 2025
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A DAY OF RECOGNITION OF LEARNING IN NEWMARKET IRD Duhallow Honours Lifelong Upskilling On Friday, 20th June, IRD Duhallow was delighted to once again host its Recognition of Learning Ceremony at the James O’Keeffe Institute in Newmarket. It was a heartwarming event opened by the CEO of IRD Duhallow, Maura Walsh. It brought together graduates, their families, educators, and community partners to celebrate educational success and personal growth, creating a strong sense of togetherness. We were especially honoured to be joined by the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Youth with special responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion, Michael Moynihan. Also, the representatives from IRD Duhallow Skillnet’s
valued partners — Dave Flynn and Johnny Dorris from Skillnet Ireland, Dr. Séamus Ó Tuama and Belinda Gascoigne from ACE (UCC), Barbara Kirkpatrick from SETU, Janet Lucas and Niamh Kelleher from Progressive College, Mary Buckley from Kerry Dairy Ireland and Padraic O’Connell and Geraldine O’Leary (Chairperson and Vice-chairperson of the IRD Duhallow Enterprise Working Group), whose presence and encouragement meant so much to the learners. Duhallow Community Food Services were also involved in the celebrations and provided refreshments to all at the end of the ceremony.
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