Thurles Education Centre

On Wednesday the 13th of April three students from Thurles Education Centre received North Tipperary VEC awards for their educational achievements. Margaret McCarthy (Thurles) received an award in Art, Craft and Design. Helen Reilly (Clonmel) received an award for Personal Achievement and Ann Casey (Nenagh) received an award for Educational Achievement.

We would like to extend huge congratulations to Joleen Reilly (Littleton) who won the All Ireland atom weight kick boxing title against Megan Maher in Thurles' Sarsfield Centre on the 16th of April. Joleen displayed a high level of skill on the night and a determination and energy that could not be beaten. We are sure we will see many more wins from her in the future.

Pictured here are students from Thurles Education Centre who recently showcased their artistic talents in the exhibition "Le Cheile 2" in Tipperary Institute. The series of "Le Cheile" exhibitions are a joint venture organised by Thurles Education Centre and Colaiste Mhuire Co-ed. This exhibition is the second in the series and is open to the public until the 28th of April.
(Left to Right): Kathleen Crowe (Student), Kate Donoghue (Student), Ann Reilly (Student), Christine Winnifred Reilly (Student) , Elaine Hurley (Tutor), Eileen Kennedy (Tutor)

News from Thurles Education Centre March 28th March 2011

This month saw our students visiting some of Thurles' cultural attractions. They visited an exhibition by Tipperary based Artist, Thomas Barron, in The Source Arts Centre entitled "Coming Home". The exhibition comprised of large scale, expressive, abstract paintings which generated a lot of discussion from the students.

They also visited a display of sculptural works by Holycross based Artist Philip Quinn which are mounted on a wall beside Thurles Credit Union. Philip worked with community groups in Tipperary to make a series of pieces that reflected the various beliefs and cultures inherent in the communities. Thurles Education Centre were given the unique opportunity to work with Philip which resulted in him creating a metal disc inscribed with words from the Traveller language, Cant.

As part of their CSPE Junior Certificate programme Martin Taylor visited the students to discuss the Chernobyl project in Thurles. The project brings children from Chernobyl to stay with host families in Ireland each summer. The students were inspired by the project and the good work that was being done through it.
Our students successfully completed their Junior Certificate mock exams which took place In The Source Arts Centre community space. The positive results have given our students a lot of confidence for their final exams.

It is becoming a tradition for us to do something for charity for St Patrick's day each year. This year we made shamrock badges which we sold to the local community. This year we raised €100.00 for Suir Havan, cancer support centre in Thurles.

News March 2011

Thurles Education Centre Photography Group in Cabra Wetlands

Pictured here is Ann Reilly, Christina Harty and Helen Reilly on a recent trip to Cabra Wetlands as part of their FETAC Level 3 Photography module.

News February 2011

Margaret McCarthy and Lord Mayor of Thurles John Kenehan

Students from Thurles Education Centre, pictured with family members, at the opening of their exhibition Le Cheile on the 3rd of Feb in The Source Arts Centre, Thurles

Students and Tutors of Thurles exhibition pictured at the opening of Le Cheile art exhibition in The Source. Also pictured is Kieran Meagher LIT who opened the exhibition

Pictured here are students from Thurles Education Centre at the opening of their exhiition "Le cheile" in The Source Arts Centre, Thurles on Thursday the 3rd of February 2011. Students from Thurles Education Centre showed work alongside students from two other North Tipperary VEC education centres; Gairm Scoil Mhuire Co-ed and BTEI, Sue Ryder, Holycross. If you would like information on upcoming courses in Thurles Education Centre please contact Elaine or Eileen on (0504) 90476 / hurley.e@gmail.com

Le Cheile, mixed media art exhibition,
The Source Arts Centre, 03-02-2011 to 24-02-2011 10am - 5pm

Le Chéile is a group exhibition of visual art by students in North Tipperary VEC’s education centres. For the exhibition, students of all ages and backgrounds will come together to showcase their wide range of technical skills, concepts and imaginative expressions. The exhibition will include; paintings, collage, drawings, photography, and craft. Visit www.thesourceartscentre.ie for more information.

News December 2010

Students and Staff of Thurles Education Centre enjoying a Christmas outing in Dublin where they saw the festive musical "Scrooge".

News November 2010

Thurles Education Centre (North Tipperary Traveller Training Centre) present cheque to Suir Havan.

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Pictured here is Ann Reilly, a student in Thurles Education Centre, presenting a cheque of E640.00 for Suir Haven to Ann Ryan. Students and staff of Thurles Education Centre raised the money by completing a sponsored Mini Marathon in Thurles in September. We would like to thank Ann, who is the Suir Haven Coordinator, for showing us around and explaining the work done there. Suir Haven is a voluntary organisation that offers a wide range of invaluable services for those recovering from Cancer.
Students of Thurles Education Centre will be presented with their FETAC certificates in December. We are very proud of them for putting in a lot of effort during the year. Certificates include; Art, Communications, Maths, Wodwork, Craft, Thurles, Food and Nutrition, Music Appreciation, Cultural Diversity and Geography.

News September 2010

Thurles Education Centre (North Tipperary Senior Traveller Training Centre) has resumed its courses in Kickham Street, Thurles. As well as FETAC Levels 1, 2 and 3, we are now offering FETAC Level 4 Certification and the Junior Certificate.

We are also offering part time BTEI courses which will commence in October. These courses will run on Wednesday and Friday mornings until Christmas.
Courses will include;
Beginners Photography,
Beginners Computers, and
Personal Development.
Funding may be available for eligible candidates.
Anyone who is interested can call into us in Kickham St., ring us on (0504)90426, or email thurlesed@eircom.net.

Photograph: Learners and Staff of Thurles Education Centre outside the windows they proudly decorated in support of the Tipperary team. (Click on image to enlarge)