Mayo apprentice crowned National Joinery champion at WorldSkills Ireland
Tom Finan from Crossmolina, Co Mayo, who secured the national title in Joinery while representing ATU.
A Mayo apprentice has been crowned National Joinery Champion at WorldSkills Ireland.
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) enjoyed another successful year, with five category winners emerging from a team of 26 students and apprentices.
Among those celebrating success was Tom Finan from Crossmolina, Co Mayo, who secured the national title in Joinery while representing ATU.
WorldSkills Ireland showcases the country's most talented learners and apprentices, providing a platform to demonstrate technical ability, creativity and practical expertise.
Professor Graham Heaslip, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Computing at ATU, said: "We are delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Seoirse, Colm, Eoin, Tom and Méabh at WorldSkills Ireland, but we are equally proud of all 26 ATU competitors who committed themselves to this journey.
"Their dedication, professionalism and willingness to test themselves on a national stage exemplify the talent being developed across ATU and the strength of our apprenticeship and skills programmes.
"I also want to acknowledge the lecturers, technical staff and employers whose mentoring and support made this possible.
"These students are the skilled professionals our region and our industries depend on, and they have done themselves, their families and ATU proud.
"ATU continues to work closely with employers and industry partners to provide apprenticeship pathways that equip learners with the practical skills, technical knowledge and workplace experience needed for successful careers."
