Mayo apprentice, Jonathan Flynn has won a medallion of excellence representing Ireland in Plumbing and Heating at the 43rd World Skills competition in Brazil. The Medallions of Excellence were awarded for the following skills: beauty therapy, electrical installation, joinery, cabinet making, automobile technology, plumbing, plastering and dry wall and construction metal work. The team’s individual scores all contributed to the collective 11th place of Ireland.
In total two gold medals, eight Medallions of Excellence and an 11th place ranking have been achieved by the team of 14 young apprentices, trainees and students who represented Ireland at the 43rd WorldSkills Competition in Brazil. The results were officially announced last night at the end of four days of competition in São Paulo.
The Irish young people, all under 25 years, proved expertise in their chosen field before they left Ireland by competing against their peers to secure their places on the Irish team. They spent the last four days showcasing their skills and talents against competitors from 60 countries.
SOLAS CEO, Paul O’Toole said: “I am delighted for the Irish team of apprentices, trainees and students. Representing your country internationally is a huge achievement in its own right. To bring back two Gold Medals, eight Medallions of Excellence and to rank so highly is really significant. The team should be very proud of themselves.”
