Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board

17/09/2026

We're hiring! LOETB is currently recruiting for a Caretaker, Permanent Post, (39 hours per week), based at Midlands Skills Centre Unit 25/26E Axis Business Park, Tullamore.

Apply now: https://loetbcareers.thehirelab.com/LiveJobs/JobApply/9337?source=1&externalAgency=-1
📍 Midlands Skills Centre Unit 25/26E Axis Business Park, Tullamore, Co Offaly,
💶 Salary: Pre 2011 €40,498-41,729 Post 2011 €37,389 - €41,729
🕒 Closing Date: 18/09/2026 12:00 pm

17/09/2026

🚜 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀

Emma Tobin joined Paul Nagel, Agricultural Science Co-ordinator for a panel discussion with Agri Aware in the Irish Farmers Journal marquee at the National Ploughing Championships.

The discussion highlighted the opportunities available through partnership with LOETB and Agri-Aware, including the LOETB-funded 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙢𝙚 and 𝗔𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼-𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 support for Agricultural Science students studying the Leaving Certificate syllabus.

Emma also spoke about LOETB’s popular 𝙁𝙖𝙧𝙢 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙢𝙚 and the new 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟰 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, starting soon in LOETB Birr.

From Transition Year to further education and training and beyond, LOETB offers a range of opportunities to help learners explore and progress a career in agriculture. 🚜🌱

👉 Find out more about the 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟰 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲:
https://loetb.ie/a-practical-pathway-to-a-future-in-agriculture/

👉 or learn more about the 𝙁𝙖𝙧𝙢 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙢𝙚 and other LOETB Agri-courses: https://loetb.ie/farming-future-fully-funded-agricultural-training-supporting-agri-careers-and-off-farm-employment/

17/09/2026

17/09/2026

LOETB Debating Competitions help students find their voices and share their ideas.🎙️
The LOETB Junior Cycle and TY Debating Competitions bring students from across our schools to research, collaborate and debate.
Through the competitions, students learn how to:
🔎 Build arguments using reliable evidence
💬 Communicate clearly and confidently
👂 Listen to different perspectives
🤝 Work effectively as part of a team
🌟 Represent their schools with pride
Debating challenges students to think critically, respond under pressure and disagree respectfully.
The Junior Cycle and TY Debating Competitions are among six unique programmes available exclusively to students across LOETB Schools.
Each of the six represent Excellence in Education in action.
▶️ Watch the Reel to see some action shots from last year’s competition.
Discover your local LOETB school at LOETB.ie.

16/09/2026

We're hiring! LOETB is currently recruiting for an Attendant (Cleaner), 39 hours per week, Permanent Post in Midlands Skills, Tullamore.

Apply now: https://loetbcareers.thehirelab.com/LiveJobs/JobApply/9332?source=1&externalAgency=-1
📍Midlands Skills Centre Unit 25/26E Axis Business Park, Tullamore, Co Offaly
💶 Pre 2011 €39,596 - €40,837 Post 2011 €36,569 - €40,837
🕒 Closing Date: 18/09/2026 12:00 pm

16/09/2026

Excellence in Education at LOETB empowers students to become creators and storytellers. 🎬

Through the LOETB TY Digital Arts Programme, supported by Laois and Offaly County Council, students develop skills in filmmaking, podcasting and immersive VR storytelling.

Working together, students use digital technology to explore ideas, develop their creativity and tell the unique stories of their schools and local communities.

The programme gives students an opportunity to:

🎥 Plan, film and edit original productions
🎙️ Record and produce podcasts
🥽 Create immersive VR experiences
💡 Develop creative and technical skills
🤝 Collaborate with students and teachers
🌟 Share their work with a wider audience

The TY Digital Arts Programme is one of six unique programmes available exclusively to students across LOETB Schools.

It demonstrates Excellence in Education, one of the core values at the heart of every LOETB School, by giving students the skills, equipment and opportunities to bring their ideas to life.

▶️ Watch the Reel to see our next generation of digital storytellers in action

15/09/2026

Excellence in Education goes far beyond the classroom. 🌟
Across LOETB Schools, students have opportunities to create, compete, collaborate, perform and celebrate achievement through six programmes exclusive to our school community:
🤖 The LOETB STEAM Programme
🎙️ Junior and TY Debating Competitions
⭐ LOETB All-Stars
🎬 The TY Digital Arts Programme
➗ The Junior Maths Competition
🏆 The LOETB Student Awards
Each programme provides a different opportunity for students to discover their talents, develop new skills, represent their schools and learn alongside students from across Laois and Offaly.
Together, they demonstrate Excellence in Education, one of the core values at the heart of every LOETB School.
▶️ Watch the Reel to discover more.
Find information about each of our nine schools at LOETB.ie.

15/09/2026

15/09/2026

Find the Mount Lucas team and LOETB at the Ploughing Championships 🚜👷🏼‍♂️

📍Block 4, Row 9, Stand 171!

Come along and discover the range of training and career opportunities available through LOETB and Mount Lucas. Whether you’re looking to upskill, retrain or explore a new career path, our team is on hand to chat and answer your questions.

We look forward to meeting you! 👋