The History Of Social Care Education in Ireland

Social Care Ireland | 9th April 2025.

A Note from John…

This video includes Pat Brennan talking at length (approximately 20 minutes into the video) about the innovative training he set up in Kilkenny, Ireland. Sadly, Pat passed away in July ‘25. I got to know Pat when he placed students on his course at the Cotswold Community when I was Principal. Pat visited the students during their placements and stayed overnight at the Cotswold Community. This gave me the opportunity to share a meal and a bottle of wine with him and enjoy his company. One of the things that surprised me about him was his love of climbing mountains, an activity I couldn’t imagine doing myself. He was such a lovely person I’m sure he will be much missed by many people in Ireland.