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BMS Cruiserath wins Best Internship Programme Award at the Education Awards 2026

BMS Cruiserath won the Best Internship Programme Award at the Education Awards 2026, recognised for a well-structured internship initiative that blends technical and soft skills development with a clear graduate recruitment pipeline, backed by strong evidence of impact for both intern participants and the wider business. The win sets a strong benchmark for internship programme design across Ireland, demonstrating the standard of structured learning, measurable outcomes, and mutual benefit for employer and student that future entrants in the category will be expected to deliver.

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Errigal Group wins Apprenticeship Programme Award at the Education Awards 2026

Errigal Group took home the Apprenticeship Programme Award at the Education Awards 2026, recognised for the Errigal Accelerator Pathway, a holistic apprenticeship model that combines life skills, pastoral care, and extracurricular activities to address a critical skills shortage with innovation and genuine commitment to learner development. The win sets a strong benchmark for apprenticeship programme design across Ireland, demonstrating the standard of pastoral depth, vocational rigour, and long-term career commitment that future entrants in the category will be expected to match.

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Education Awards 2026 highlights video released following Johnstown Estate gala

The Education Awards 2026 highlights video is now available, capturing the ceremony and celebrations from the 16th April gala at the Johnstown Estate. The footage brings to life a landmark evening for Ireland's education community, featuring recognition ceremonies, award presentations, and networking moments from across the sector.

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Flúirse wins Best Online Learning Experience at the Education Awards 2026

Flúirse bagged the Best Online Learning Experience award at the Education Awards 2026, commended for a proven, scalable online CPD programme that has served Irish primary school teachers for 19 years, integrating UDL principles, AI-supported development, and moderated engagement to deliver consistent results at national scale. The win sets a strong benchmark for online learning providers across Ireland, demonstrating the standard of pedagogical rigour, operational consistency, and measurable learner impact that future entrants in the category will be expected to match.

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