Limerick college celebrates ‘remarkable milestone’

GRIFFITH College in the heart of Limerick city will mark its 50-year anniversary with a special event this Thursday, May 16.

The celebration will be in The Strand Hotel with guests including Minister of State Kieran O’Donnell, and Mayor of Limerick, Cllr Gerald Mitchell. 

Over the past half a century, Griffith College has been committed to academic excellence, innovation and inclusivity through its broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. 

Head of campus at Griffith College Limerick, Kevin O’Sullivan said: “We are immensely proud to celebrate this remarkable milestone.

“This event not only honours our storied history, but also heralds a future filled with endless possibilities and continued dedication to education.”

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Professor Diarmuid Hegarty, president of Griffith College added “Griffith College has achieved much over the past half century and our Limerick campus has played a key role since 2006.

“Its success has been founded on three pillars – a clear focus on our learners, an agility in responding to their needs and the needs of industry, and the dedication and commitment of the college’s staff.”

As the college looks back on the past five decades, they look ahead to a bright future and the next 50 years.