The inaugural Coolmore Careers Day, in association with Fethard Patrician Presentation Secondary School, took place in the Fethard Town Park on Thursday, April 10. Students also had the opportunity to visit Coolmore and see the stallion yard at first hand, along with mares and foals in their paddocks.
More than 700 students from 15 post-primary schools across County Tipperary availed of the opportunity to attend the Careers Day, dedicated to bloodstock, farming, tourism, hospitality and associated sectors.
As part of the Careers Day, farriers and trades people did live demonstrations and each office-based discipline had a stall staffed by a member of the Coolmore team, showcasing the wide range of careers available across these industries. Stalls were also hosted by the University of Limerick, Kildalton Agricultural College, Gurteen Agricultural College and CAFRE–the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise in Northern Ireland.
Billy Walsh, principal of Fethard Patrician Presentation Secondary School, said, “Bloodstock, farming and tourism are the lifeblood of County Tipperary and we are blessed to have Coolmore and Ballydoyle on our doorstep. Farming and bloodstock are two of the major employers in this region and they also support tourism, heritage, sustainable communities and our environment.
“Today's visit shows that whether a student is considering a Solas apprenticeship, Agricultural College or university, there are careers to suit all interests and talents and that's something to celebrate.”
Tom Lynch, farm manager, Coolmore, added, “Each year Coolmore employs numerous apprentices and graduates who cut their teeth working with some of the best in the industry. We wanted to showcase to these students the array of opportunities they have on their doorstep.
“We'd love to see this event growing from strength to strength, as a showcase for the much broader farming and bloodstock sector.”
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