ERRIGAL TRAINING ACADEMY
The Errigal Training Academy continues to grow from strength to strength. Over the past 7 years we have had 208 apprentices come through our Academy. In 2024, we aim even higher with a goal of initiating training for 50 new apprentices.
SKILLBUILD SUCCESS
It's been an incredible year for Skillbuild, with our apprentices securing fantastic wins at both the NI and UK Finals. Back in March, our apprentices shone at the NI Skillbuild Competition, clinching remarkable victories taking the top places in the Plastering & Drywall Systems category. Notably, our academy tutor, Terry McDermott, was honoured with the Hugh Gettinby Memorial Award for Best Tutor. Terry has been a member of the Errigal team for 15 years, starting out as young apprentice himself on the tools and has worked his way up to management positions within the company. Then, in November, our team journeyed to Milton Keynes for the UK SkillBuild National Finals proudly supported by Damien and Cormac, to the Plastering & Drywall competition. Among the seven finalists, five of our apprentices showcased their exceptional skills, resulting in remarkable achievements. Shaun McKenna secured 1st place, Joshia Buchanan took 2nd place, and Thomas Donnelly claimed 3rd Place, marking an impressive series of wins for our apprentices.
Shaun McKenna (1st Place), Joshia Buchanan (2nd Place), and Thomas Donnelly (3rd Place) with Tom Aitchison placed 4th and Owen Quinn 5th celebrate success at UK SkillBuild National Finals
Damien and Cormac show their support for Errigal apprentices at the UK Skillbuild National Finals
NI Skillbuild winners Shaun McKenna, Luke Walsh and Thomas Donnelly alongside Terry McDermott who picked up the Hugh Gettinby Memorial Award for Best Tutor
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