Community

E&CE champion inclusive and accessible community learning events at MIC. We organise and manage College events that make a significant educational, social and cultural impact in Limerick City and beyond. E&CE's outreach work has also enabled us to forge strong links with the community. We do this through a range of measures, including representing the College on community based fora such as Learning Limerick and the Learning Hub. We actively participate in community based projects, working with partners and involving MIC students where appropriate.

E&CE also run a number of community based events including Culture Night, and coordinating events on behalf of the College for Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival. Every year these events welcome the general public onto our campuses and provide the opportunity for the College to open its doors and share its learning and expertise with our neighbours.

MIC has been opening the doors of both our Limerick and Thurles campuses to celebrate Culture Night with the public for many years now. Culture Night, brought to you by the Arts Council, is a national celebration delivered nationwide in cities, towns & villages right across Ireland. It celebrates culture, creativity, and the arts while promoting the belief that this rich and varied heritage is alive, treasured, and nurtured in people’s everyday lives.

Culture Night remains a highlight in the MIC calendar and offers an opportunity for our staff and students to showcase the wealth of culture, heritage, music, and history that lies within MIC. Visitors have the opportunity to explore historic landmarks, enjoy live performances, attend seminars and experience the atmosphere of a college that has been at the heart of education and community life for generations.