Entries by Jennifer Farley

Text 50808 For When You Need To Talk

DDLETB has become a keyword partner with Text 50808, a free 24/7 anonymous text support service. 50808 provides everything from a calming chat to immediate support for people going through a mental health or emotional crisis – big or small. From breakups or bullying, to anxiety, depression and suicidal feelings, Crisis Volunteers are available 24/7 […]

Baldoyle Training Centre’s Innovative Work-Based Safety Training For The Motor Industry Electric And Hybrid Vehicles

This is a guest post by Aedin O’Toole. This article first appeared in Vet Gazette. ONLY THE BEST INNOVATIVE WORK-BASED SAFETY TRAINING FOR THE MOTOR INDUSTRY’S NEW ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES DDLETB’s Balydoyle Training Centre successfully developed and delivered Ireland’s first work-based learning programme for the motor industry in enhanced health and safety working practices […]

DFEI Student Wins TV Production Of The Year Award

Congratulations to DDLETB DFEI Student Daniel Byrne on his win at The National Student Media 2021 Award last night. Daniel’s film ‘Life in Lockdown’ won the TV Production of the Year award at the “Smedias”. The Smedias allow students to showcase their work in journalism, radio and TV production, broadcasting and writing to prominent figures […]

Youthreach Wins EU in My Region 2021 Postcard Competition

Congratulations to Youthreach who have had not one, but TWO of their images selected by an EU Committee in the EU In My Region Postcard Competition. The competition celebrates the work done in communities all over Europe. The images below from Clondalkin and Blanchardstown Youthreach will now be printed on postcards and will be promoted […]

Skerries Community College Raises Over €3000 With Virtual 5K

Congratulations to DDLETB Skerries Community College staff and students who have raised over 3000 Euros for the learning support unit. On Friday, May 21st Skerries Community College organised a virtual 5k, for the first time. Participants had to walk or run 5km in their own time, and upload “selfies” at the end wearing their specially […]

Summer Connect Event 17th – 21 May

This week we are celebrating the ‘Summer Connect Charity Week’. From Monday 17th May – Thursday 20th May, DDLETB is celebrating with an exciting program of events to raise awareness and donations for AsIAm, the charity supporting people with autism. There are three elements to next week’s events; 1) Raising #AutismAwareness through a series of […]

Ignite – Youth Development Through Sport

IGNITE is a super programme for people aged 18–24 years old with an interest in Sport. It’s a full-time course, Monday – Friday and a training allowance is provided. It takes place at Brookfield Youth & Community Centre in Tallaght, Dublin 24. IGNITE is designed to engage young people by combining the key elements of […]

When You Need To Talk – 50808

DDLETB is delighted to partner with 50808 which provides a free, 24/7 listening service. Text ETB to 50808 to start a conversation. 50808 provides a safe space where you’re listened to by a trained Crisis Volunteer. You’ll text back and forth, only sharing what you feel comfortable with. By asking questions, listening to you and […]

MUSIC GENERATION IS COMING TO FINGAL!

It’s an exciting time to be young in Fingal! The Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board has partnered with Fingal County Council and Music Generation to improve music education opportunities available to children and young people in the county. Fingal is the latest area to commence participation in Music Generation, Ireland’s national music […]