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Almost €200k Going To Disadvantaged Midlands Learners

Thursday, 4 September 2025 18:56

Simplified pathways to educational options will be offered.

Just under €200,000 is going to support disadvantaged learners across the Midlands.

The Further Education and Training Reach Fund is designed to support learners’ personal development by offering simplified pathways to educational options.

Just over €100,000 is going to the Laois and Offaly ETB, and just under €95,000 is being granted to Longford Westmeath.

Over 700 local community education groups across the country will benefit from the fund.

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