Roisin’s inspiring nursing journey began with Longford College of Further Education

The ballroom at the Longford Arms Hotel was thronged as special guests and the staff from Longford College of Further Education (LCFE) celebrated the fantastic learners who graduated from the QQI Level 5 & 6 courses they had successfully completed during 2024/2025.

One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of the Peter Murphy Memorial Award to Roisin Sheahan who flew from Edinburgh specially for the occasion.

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A large number of learners along with their family and friends attended the glittering awards ceremony.

Cllr Peggy Nolan (Chair of the Board of Management for Templemichael College) was on hand to present the awards.

On the night, the Peter Murphy Memorial Award was presented to Roisin Sheahan who completed the Level 5 Nursing Studies Programme in LCFE.

Roisin delivered an inspirational speech about her journey through education, explaining how she began the Nursing Studies Level 5 course in September 2020, right in the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Roisin successfully completed her QQI Level 5 qualification in 2021 and was subsequently offered a place at Edinburgh Napier University. She went on to graduate with distinction in General Nursing and has since secured a position in orthopaedic trauma at the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh. Roisin had travelled all the way from Edinburgh to join us and share her inspiring journey.

Thank you to Yvonne Ni Mhurchu, daughter of the late Peter Murphy, who presented the Breadain Feasta to Roisin on behalf of the Murphy Family.

The staff from Longford College of Further Education (LCFE) are very proud of each and every one of their learners.

Longford College of Further Education offers a wide range of PLC courses including: Level 5 Nursing & Healthcare, Level 5 Engineering Technology, Level 5 Beauty, Level 6 Advanced Beauty, Complementary Therapies, Level 5 Business Administration with Event Production, Level 5 Business Studies, Level 6 Business, Level 5 Software, Level 5 Psychology with Applied Social Studies and Level 6 Health Services Supervisory Management Skills.

There are many exciting opportunities and progression routes available for learners following successful completion of a level 5 or 6 course in LCFE, these include employment, higher education and travel.

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LCFE is holding drop-in sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, August 27 & 28 from 10am – 3pm where people can meet the teachers and find out about their options.

There are currently spaces available on most courses in Longford College of Further Education for more information or to enrol visit the website www.longfordcfe.com or www.fetchcourses.ie