Athlone Community Training Centre

14/09/2026

We would love you to come and spend time with us, here in Athlone CTC. If you have left school early and are at home, check us out! See all details below:

To provide early School leavers with training and development, which meets their needs and encourages progression, in a supportive community based environment

14/09/2026

Unlocking Their Potential

80% of learners who completed courses in 2025 progressed to Further Education and Training.

Here’s what some of our learners had to say about their experience at Athlone Community Training Centre.

10/09/2026

As part of training, the learners from the Sports & Recreation Course learn the skill of cooking breakfast. The food was delicious and also presented beautifully. Well done!

31/08/2026

Making a Difference, One Bottle at a Time! ♻️

Over the past number of months, our learners have been collecting returnable plastic bottles throughout the centre as part of our commitment to caring for our environment.

Through the Deposit Return Scheme, our learners brought all the collected bottles to Dunnes Stores and turned their hard work into a well-deserved treat! They enjoyed pizza together while sitting by the River Shannon on a beautiful sunny day.

We are so proud of our learners for taking responsibility, caring for our environment, and helping to keep our centre clean and sustainable.

Well done to all our learners for getting involved and making a difference!

24/08/2026

Micheál Glennon, Rugby Development Officer for Connacht, works closely with Roscommon Sports Partnership on initiatives that encourage young people to get involved in rugby. Our learners had the wonderful opportunity to be mentored by Micheál and benefit from his expertise and encouragement.

20/08/2026

As part of our Sports and Recreation Course, our young learners have been enjoying learning how to prepare delicious and healthy meals.

This morning, they treated us to a beautiful breakfast menu, including porridge, boiled eggs and toast, followed by pancakes topped with fresh berries.

It was absolutely delicious — yummy, yummy!

07/07/2026

Another day of Kayaking for our learners and a bit of BBQ after!

07/07/2026

Sarah and Heather make a yummy Bueno Bar cheese cake in our catering department at Athlone CTC. Well done girls!!!!

03/07/2026

Time for speed with the lads from Athlone CTC, winners all around!

15/06/2026

The Athlone River Festival is the town’s flagship summer event, celebrating the rich heritage and vibrant community spirit of the River Shannon. Held annually over the August Bank Holiday weekend, the festival features an exciting programme of Viking-themed activities, live entertainment, street theatre, and a variety of on and off water attractions.

Aoife, from the Family Resource Centre, works closely with our Hair and Beauty learners to provide valuable support in preparing for the festival, helping to ensure the event is a memorable success this year. Well done ladies!