Alumni Success: Ben Langford Wins All-Ireland Title at WorldSkills 2024

We are immensely proud to announce that past student, Ben Langford, has achieved outstanding success by winning the All-Ireland title in Mechanical Engineering CAD at the 2024 WorldSkills competition.

WorldSkills is a prestigious international event, where young people from around the globe compete in various vocational disciplines, ranging from engineering to digital design. The competition demands precision, creativity, and technical expertise, and winning a title at this level is no small feat.

Ben's journey to victory in the Mechanical Engineering CAD category required months of intense preparation and perseverance. Competing against the finest young engineers from across Ireland, Ben’s ability to combine technical know-how with innovative problem-solving led him to secure the top spot. His win places him among the elite in his field, showcasing his mastery in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), which is essential in modern engineering.

Ben’s success in WorldSkills not only cements his reputation as a skilled engineer but also opens up numerous career and international competition opportunities. His journey from being a dedicated student here to achieving national recognition serves as an inspiration to all of our current students, showing them that with hard work and passion, anything is possible.

Congratulations, Ben Langford, on this extraordinary achievement! Your win at WorldSkills 2024 is a source of immense pride for our entire school community. We wish you continued success in your career and beyond, and we look forward to seeing where your talent and drive will take you next.

Gemma Cooper