In 2025, 267 apprentices graduated across Galway and Roscommon. On Thursday, May 14, Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB ) was delighted to host 120 of these apprentices to officially mark their graduation.
The event was opened by the Mayor of Galway City, Councillor Mike Cubbard, who spoke about the critical role apprentices play in addressing the country’s skills needs.
Sinead Morgan, GRETB’s Director of Further Education and Training, welcomed apprentices from emerging career pathways such as ICT Software Development, Auctioneering and Property Services, and Arboriculture. She also specifically noted and welcomed the encouraging increase in the number of female apprentices entering and excelling in these traditionally male-dominated fields.
Eoin Lawlor, Apprenticeship Manager at the National Apprenticeship Office, addressed the graduates and highlighted the invaluable support provided by employers and mentors throughout each apprentice’s journey.
The event was compered by Ken Farragher, GRETB’s Area Training Manager, who expressed thanks to the families and employers who supported the apprentices along the way.
For more information on apprenticeship careers and how to begin your apprenticeship journey, please visit gretb.ie
