Irish trainees set to show off their WorldSkills Competition in Abu Dhabi

Trainees in everything from beauty therapy to aircraft maintenance will carry the Irish flag against counterparts around the globe when they travel to the WorldSkills Competition in Abu Dhabi next week.

Irish trainees set to show off their WorldSkills Competition in Abu Dhabi
Wed, 04 Oct, 2017 - 01:00
Niall Murray, Education Correspondent

The 14 apprentices and trainees from around the country will be hoping to bring Ireland’s haul of medals in 37 previous competitions over the 200 mark.

Among them is 20-year-old Kathlyn Leahy from Kilkenny, who won the Ireland Skills Restaurant Service competition to earn her place on the team.

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