Ken Wright
FETAC Presentations
29, Nov 2010 - 08:37

Adult literacy organisers, tutors and students from around County Mayo attended the official presentation of certificates from Further Education Services, Mayo VEC, on November 15th at Breaffy House Hotel, Castlebar.

Pictured in Breaffy House Hotel at the presentation of FETAC certificates to a group of Burmese students also in the picture Fiona Quinn-Baillie, tutor, and Dr. Katie Sweeney CEO Mayo VEC, . Photo © Ken Wright Photography 2010.

An estimated 200 adult learners from Castlebar, Ballyhaunis, Ballina and Westport received certificates from Dr Katie Sweeney, CEO of Mayo VEC, and Jarlath Munnelly, chairman of the VEC board.

Pictured in Breaffy House Hotel at the presentation of FETAC certificates in Computer Literacy, Communications and Personal Effectiveness l-r; Phyllis Carney, Adult Literacy Organiser, Pauline Hopkins and Dr. Katie Sweeney, CEO Mayo VEC . Photo © Ken Wright Photography 2010.

Many adult learners received full awards in Healthcare Support and Childcare at FETAC Level 5, and a group of Karen people from the Burmese community in Castlebar received a full award in General Learning at FETAC Level 1. Other learners received component certificates for having completed one or more modules.

Pictured in Breaffy House Hotel at the presentation of FETAC certificates in Childcare, Ballyhaunis group front l-r; Fiona Quinn- Baillie, tutor, Edel Conway and Pauline Neary. Back l-r; Phyllis Carney, Adult Literacy Organiser, Sarah Rattigan, Bernie Mulherin, tutor, Amanda Niland, Dr. Katie Sweeney, CEO Mayo VEC and Jarlath Munnelley, (Chairperson Mayo VEC). Photo © Ken Wright Photography 2010.

The National Adult Literacy Agency believes that adult learning starts with the needs and interests of individuals. Further education is concerned with personal development and confidence-building as well as technical skills. "In adult education we offer one-to-one tuition, small groups and larger classes from Level 1 to Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework," Phyllis Carney, Castlebar ALO, said. "Taking the first step in coming back to learning is the most difficult and courageous move in the journey of lifelong learning."

Pictured in Breaffy House Hotel at the presentation of FETAC certificates to the Kiltimagh Men’s Group front l-r; Noelle Staunton, Adult Literacy Organiser, Jimmy McNicholas, Kieron Cunnane, Jacqui Evans, tutor, Joe Healy, Liam Gavaghan, Willie McHugh and Pat Reagan. Back l-r; Gerard Weaver, Barbara Ronayne, Adult Guidance Councillor, Martin Horan, Kieron Byrne, Padraig Lyons, Dr. Katie Sweeney CEO Mayo VEC, John Conlon, Jimmy McDonagh, Eugene Greeney and Martin Vahey. Photo © Ken Wright Photography 2010.

Pictured in Breaffy House Hotel at the presentation of FETAC certificates l-r; Ger Collins, tutor, Mary Sheridan, (Computer Studies), Thomas Campbell (Food & Nutrition), Sean Mulchrone (Computer Studies) Bernie McDonald (Computer Studies). Back l-r; All Computer Studies recipients, Ciara Harrison, Margaret Moran, Linda Forrester, Noel Jennings, Dr. Katie Sweeney, CEO Mayo VEC, Mary Mullaney, Marian Ryan, Josie Ruane. Photo © Ken Wright Photography 2010.

For any adult aged 18 or over who wishes to return to learning, there are further education services offices in
Ballina: 096-71652;
Ballinrobe: 094-954-2288;
Castlebar: 094-903-8038 or 087-910-2376;
Swinford/Ballyhaunis: 094-963-2668 or 087-910-2374; and
Westport/Belmullet: 097-82981 or 098-56342.