Ireland’s young skilled professionals have returned from the global stage with an impressive haul of medals and accolades following four intense days of competition at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. Team Ireland’s 16 competitors joined more than 1,400 young skilled professionals from 68 countries and regions in Shanghai, competing across 64 skill competitions from September 22nd to 27th. Among the highlights for Ireland was a Bronze Medal for Charlie Ward in Cookery, while the Li

Ireland’s next generation of skilled talent will take centre stage this month as WorldSkills Ireland 2026 returns to the RDS Simmonscourt from September 16th to 18th, ahead of an exciting international challenge in Shanghai often referred to as the ‘Skills Olympics’. The three-day event at the RDS will bring together young people from across Ireland to experience the breadth of skills and career opportunities available through apprenticeships, further education and training