Benbulben Forest Walk

Benbulben Forest Walk

As part of project week, we went for a walk to Benbulben's forest walk.  We took in the beautiful views along the Atlantic coast and the distinctive Benbulben mountain range.  We used our Ecological kit - binoculars, bug jar, net, butterfly identifier book that was...

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Mosaic Workshop

Mosaic Workshop

Catherine, Art Tutor facilitated a mosaic workshop with trainees making lovely unique frames using glass and ceramics.  Funded and supported by the Sligo County Council, Creative Ireland Programme 2023-2027.     

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The Model, Sligo

The Model, Sligo

Thanks to Catherine, Art tutor for organising a very successful trip to the Model, Sligo for trainees today.  The Model, home of the Niland Collection,  is a contemporary arts centre and gallery space in Sligo town.  The gallery houses several exhibition spaces...

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Knocknarea Hike

Knocknarea Hike

We had a fantastic hike up and down the very scenic Knocknarea today as part of project week.  Well done to everyone that took part!    

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Boda Borg at Lough Key

Thanks to Michael from Foroige for bringing a group of hairdressing trainees to Boda Borg, Lough Key, Forest Park.  This group of trainees participated recently in a Youth Drug and Alcohol Education and Prevention Project facilitated by Michael, Foroige.  This was a...

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Project Week – Bath Bombs

Project Week – Bath Bombs

Veronica did a lovely workshop this morning with the hairdressing group using the Bath bomb kit from ‘Having a blast with Steam’ kit that was provided by NYCI.  

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Circus Skills

Circus Skills

We had a fun afternoon in the centre playing badminton and we used the circus skills toolkit that Aideen got from MSLETB LCYP training course.  

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Summer 2023 Newsletter

Summer 2023 Newsletter

It has been a busy few months at the CTC, have a read of our summer 2023 newsletter that was compiled and designed by our computer department!  

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Gaisce Bronze Award

Gaisce Bronze Award

Best of luck to Amy and Aidan who are starting on their Gaisce bronze award journey at Sligo CTC with their PAL Aideen!  

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Hairdressing Apprenticeship

Thanks to Marie Morrison, MSLETB Hairdressing Instructor for coming into the hairdressing department this morning to give trainees information about the National Hairdressing Apprenticeship that takes place in the Sligo training centre. This was a very informative and...

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Photography Challenge

Photography Challenge

Some lovely photos taken by computer trainees for a photography challenge of nature, something the colour green and things that make you happy!    

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Tomato Update

Tomato Update

We planted tomato seeds back in March and this week we have tomatoes, looking forward to picking them in a few weeks when they ripen!  

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Gardening Update 19th June

Gardening Update 19th June

It's a lovely morning in Sligo and our garden is looking fantastic!  We have our first crop on raspberries, blackcurrants, delicious strawberries, plenty of nasturtiums, broad beans, potatoes are growing well and the tomatoes are shooting up fast. Flowers are popping...

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Sligo CTC Outdoor Space

Sligo CTC Outdoor Space

It was a lovely sunny day today so we got to enjoy our beautiful outdoor space - drawing, painting, exercise, gardening, playing board games, Uno and having fun!  

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Men’s Health Week 2023

Men’s Health Week 2023

International Men's Health Week (MHW)  will run from Monday 12th until Sunday 18th June. The overall aims of the week are to: Heighten awareness of preventable health problems for males of all ages. Support men and boys to engage in healthier lifestyle choices /...

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Picking strawberries in our garden

Picking strawberries in our garden

Today our strawberries are ready to harvest. Amy and Aidan picked some delicious strawberries from our crop. We are looking forward to trying some later in our catering department! Check out this video by Amy!  

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Nature Biodiversity Walk with Martina

Nature Biodiversity Walk with Martina

We had a fascinating morning out exploring the beautiful scenic area of Doorly Park with our guide Martina from Nature Inspires. This was the final day of our gardening project. Martina brought along a bug jar, magnifying glasses, binoculars and a net for us to take a...

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National Spring Clean 2023

National Spring Clean 2023

Thanks to the trainees for picking up litter around the Doorly Park area today and for making a positive impact on our environment. This National Spring Clean initiative is in conjunction with Sligo County Council  who provided us with bags, gloves and high vis...

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Painting and Potting Plants

Painting and Potting Plants

It was a beautiful week so the trainees were very busy out in the garden.  Thanks to Paul for giving a fantastic demo to trainees on potting plants and hanging baskets.  We were also improving our outdoor space by painting the benches!  We picked lovely salad leaves,...

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Sewing and Upcycling Class

Sewing and Upcycling Class

This week we finished our sewing class with Lorna. Well done Chloe, Sarah, Aidan, Amy, Kenesha and Rouqiya for taking part. Amy put a lovely video together to showcase the trainees amazing work and thanks to Lorna!  

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Gardening Update

Gardening Update

Today was a beautiful day and trainees were busy in the garden - watering, setting cabbages, tomatoes and mangetout.  Our green salads, radishes and herbs are all ready to pick!

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Bee Hotel

Bee Hotel

Thanks to Jules, catering trainees for organising Damian from Youthreach Sligo to make a bee hotel for our YSI project ‘There’s No Plan B’.  It looks fantastic!

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