Eight courageous staff members from Monaghan Institute, known as the MI Mad Skydivers, took fundraising to new heights, leaping from over 11,000 feet recently, and raising an impressive €4,412 for Make-A-Wish Ireland. The high-adrenaline skydive was inspired by a moving visit earlier this year from Daire Gorman, a local Make-A-Wish …

Nursing tutors from Monaghan Institute were invited to attend the International Nurses Day celebration at Cavan General Hospital, where nursing and healthcare staff from both Cavan and Monaghan General Hospitals were recognised for their innovative practices and commitment to excellence in care. The event honoured the vital role of nurses, …

As part of the Aontas Adult Learners Festival 2025, The Journey Podcast joined us at MI to meet and chat with some of our lovely learners. There were fascinating stories shared, such as Samantha submitting assignments from the labour ward and Hugo from France, who came as an exchange student …

Learners from Monaghan Institute had an exciting morning exploring a variety of games and experiences using Virtual Reality (VR) headsets. This immersive technology brought a new level of engagement to the classroom, allowing students to interact with digital environments in ways they had never imagined. The event was organised by …

Recently, Animal Care learners were treated to an educational visit from the World of Owls, an organisation dedicated to the conservation and education of birds of prey. The event proved to be an engaging experience for all involved. During the session, learners had the rare opportunity to get up close …

We are delighted to introduce you to the successful recipients of Monaghan Institute’s Sport and Academic Scholarships for the current academic year. Sport Scholarships The Monaghan Institute Sports Scholarships have been awarded to recognise excellence in talented sports athletes and to encourage outstanding performance in a variety of sporting disciplines. …

Dundalk Institute of Technology (DKIT) recently welcomed learners from Monaghan Institute’s Architectural Technology and Renewable Construction traineeships for an engaging day of tasters and tours, highlighting the opportunities available at DKIT. We extend our thanks to the Building Environment Team, including Denise Quigley (Head of Building Environment), Aidan Sherlock (Building …

Monaghan Institute is delighted to welcome everyone to our first Open Day of 2025. This is a great opportunity to avail of a tour of our college and gain an insight into the many opportunities on offer at Monaghan Institute – Get a feel for college life!  Meet with our dedicated staff team to find out …

A group of Monaghan Institute staff recently visited the Netherlands as part of an Erasmus+ Teacher Training Programme. The purpose of their visit was to exchange ICT practises and forge new relationships with European colleges. The week began with a warm welcome at Firda College in Drachten. Here, the teachers …

The Architectural Technology, Renewable Technologies, and Engineering Traineeship learners recently embarked on their annual visit to the Kingspan IKON Innovation Centre, a beacon of sustainable building practices and cutting-edge technology. Upon arrival, the group was warmly welcomed by Jeannine, the Events Manager, and Rachel, who guided them through a comprehensive …