A new Further Education and Training college for county Mayo has been established, called the Mayo College of Further Education and Training.

Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (ETB) has announced the new development, that builds on the productive and cooperative working relationship of Castlebar College of Further Education (Castlebar CFE) and Westport College of Further Education (Westport CFE).

This new college aims to bring together both entities in a major evolution of further education and training for the region.  It will be a vibrant and inclusive college hosting a wide range of Further Education and Training opportunities at Level 5 and Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

The Chief Executive of the Mayo , Sligo and Leitrim ETB Tom Grady  and Peter Egan, Director of Further Education and Training Mayo, Sligo Leitrim both spoke to Midwest News Editor Teresa O'Malley today.

They gave more details on the new Mayo College of Further Education and Training...