CMETB Celebrates Outstanding Success at the National ETB Excellence Awards 2025
CMETB is delighted to announce its remarkable achievements at the National ETB Excellence Awards 2025. The event was held as part of ETB Week—an initiative by ETBI to highlight the impactful work of ETBs nationwide.
CMETB was shortlisted across multiple categories and proudly secured top honours with four outstanding projects being highlighted:
- 1st Place – Largy College
(ETB Excellence Award for Respect – for their anti-racism project ‘We Are All Human’)
Pictured above – Students Cliodhna Greenan and Clodagh O’Reilly accept the award for Largy College1st Place – Music Generation Cavan/Monaghan
(ETB Excellence Award for Community for their project A Deep Ravine)
Pictured below – Maggie Maguire and Sandra McIntyre accept the award on behalf of Music Generation Cavan/Monaghan2nd Place – CMETB FET for their Employer Portal Project (pictured below)
(ETB Excellence Award for FET)
Picutre below: Eileen Roddy and Martina Rooney accept the award for CMETB FETHighly Commended – Coláiste Oiriall (
(Gradam Sármhaithesa sa Ghaeloideachas – for excellence in Irish-medium education)
Pictured below – Annette NiThuathail accepts her highly commended certificate with Principal Brendan oDufaigh
This year’s ETB Excellence Awards showcased the dedication, innovation, and impact of ETBs in shaping education and training across Ireland. CMETB’s success is a testament to the hard work and commitment of its staff, students, and community partners.
Speaking about the achievement, Dr Fiona McGrath, Chief Executive of CMETB, stated:
“We are incredibly proud of our teams for their dedication and commitment to excellence. These awards reflect the positive impact of our projects on learners and the broader community. It is an honour to be recognised on a national stage for our contributions to education and training.”
The event, organised by ETBI, served as a platform to celebrate excellence within ETBs and promote awareness of the significant role they play in the education and training sector.
