Drogheda Institute of Further Education (DIFE) has finally, after two previous events were cancelled due to Covid, managed to hold an in-person graduation ceremony and due to the number of graduates it was held at the TLT theatre.
The student body of DIFE of 2021/22 received awards to mark their achievements in QQI Level 5 and Level 6. Certificates and Diplomas were also completed from other awarding bodies such as NECF, City & Guilds of London, CIBTAC, ITEC, IAOT and National Examining Board for Dental Nurses.
Drogheda Credit Union continued their long association with DIFE by again generously sponsoring the event.
The awards covered a wide variety of areas ranging from Culinary Arts, Art & Design to Business and Pre-University Courses in Arts, Law, and Science, From Construction Studies to Beauty Therapy, Multimedia, Photography, Sport & Leisure, Nursing, Childcare and Applied Social Studies, Travel & Tourism, Healthcare Support, Dental Nursing and Pharmacy Technician.
The proceedings were directed by Mr. Davy McDonnell, Principal and Deputy Principal’s Ciaran O’Donnell, Shane Williams and Barbara Cooney and assisted by Pauline Sheeran Graduation Coordinator.
The attendance included the Mayor of Drogheda James Byrne, and Director of Further Education and Training for LMETB Ms. Sadie Ward Mc Dermott. Drogheda Institute of Further Education Board of Management was represented by Sharon Tolan and Colin Cooney.
Also, in attendance were Patricia White and Finbarr Murphy representing the Drogheda Credit Union, sponsors of the event.
Presenting the award certificates in the morning session was Ms. Sadie Ward Mc Dermott of LMETB, in congratulating all the graduates, outlined the important role played by DIFE and its dedicated staff in providing education and training that is a springboard for people of all ages to progress to further study or into the workplace.
The Mayor James Byrne presented the award certificates to students in the afternoon session and congratulated all the students. Also, he commented on the wide range courses Dife has to offer and What a huge addition Dife is to the northeast.
DIFE would also like to Thank Pauline Sheeran and her committee for organizing such a memorable event.
All DIFE courses have excellent pathways to both Higher Education and/or employment. DIFE graduates can progress to Higher Education with places reserved for FET learners in Universities and Institutes of Technology in Ireland, UK and in Europe.
Many courses are also employment focused for those looking to gain industry recognised qualifications in a short course and progress directly to employment (childcare, healthcare, beauty therapy, hairdressing, pharmacy, animal care, dental nursing, health and fitness sectors etc).
To apply for any of the courses visit the college website: www.dife.ie
Sports, Recreation and Exercise Students Emily and Louise Johnson (Drogheda)
