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Desmond College Students representing Ireland at Global Trade Fair in New York

In July 2019, Ciara Brouder and Melissa Flaherty, two transition year students of Desmond College, entered NFTE Global Business Plan competition. Following intense competition and having to pitch their business idea “Safety Harness Attachment” the two students were elated when it was announced that they had been selected to represent…

Limerick Enterprise Board Student Enterprise Awards Competition 2020

Desmond College students help launch Limerick Enterprise Board Student Enterprise Awards Competition 2020. Melissa Flaherty, Ciara Brouder (2019 Limerick Senior Winners) along with Aine Murphy, Lauren Ambrose and Lucy Flaherty (2019 Limerick Intermediate Winners) were invited to assist launch the 2020 Student Enterprise Awards along with Mayor Michael Sheehan and…

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FORBES.com: “Meet The Irish College Students Working On A New Seed Planter For Malawian Farmers”

Jack O’Connor is one of the co-founders of Moyo Nua, an agricultural organization that takes its name from a combination of the word moyo, meaning life in the Malawian language of Chichewa, and nua, meaning new in Irish Gaelic. O’Connor isn’t a farmer—he’s an Irish city kid from Limerick—but the…

Limerick Fairtrade Award

Alan Wallace received the Sr Rosetta Gray Award from Limerick Fairtrade. The award was presented by Daniel Butler – Lord Mayor of the Metropolitan District of Limerick. The ceremony took place on March 5th in the Council Chambers Limerick City. Alan received the award for his dedication and commitment to…