City of Dublin FET College Dhúlaigh is delighted to announce a new articulation agreement with Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT), creating exciting progression opportunities for students completing the College’s 2 Year Drama Programme, located in the Kilbarrack campus.  

The agreement will enable eligible Dhúlaigh graduates who meet specified academic requirements to progress directly into Year 2 of either the BA in Musical Theatre or the BA in Drama, Theatre and Film at DkIT’s Department of Creative Arts, Media and Music. 

The partnership represents an important step in strengthening links between Further and Higher Education, providing students with clear progression pathways and opportunities to continue developing their skills and qualifications in the creative arts. 

Patricia O’Brien Brennan, Principal of City of Dublin FET College Dhúlaigh, welcomed the agreement, saying: 

“City of Dublin FET College Dhúlaigh is delighted to formalise this articulation agreement with Dundalk Institute of Technology. By building stronger links between Further and Higher Education, we are providing transparent, accessible progression routes for creative talent and keeping student success firmly at the centre of our mission.” 

The agreement reflects the shared commitment of both institutions to widening access to education and supporting learners in achieving their ambitions. By recognising the knowledge and skills developed through Further Education, the partnership will help students take the next step in their educational and professional journeys. 

For Dhúlaigh students with ambitions in drama, theatre, film and musical theatre, the agreement offers a valuable opportunity to build on their Further Education studies and progress towards degree-level qualifications. 

City of Dublin FET College Dhúlaigh looks forward to developing its partnership with DkIT and continuing to create opportunities for learners to realise their potential. 

Front Row: Patricia O Brien Brennan, Principal, City of Dublin FET College Dhúlaigh and Dr Diarmuid O’Callaghan, President, DkIT
Back row L to R: Aine Daly, Deputy Principal, City of Dublin FET College Dhúlaigh; Dr Adèle Commins, Head of Department of Creative Arts, Media and Music, DkIT; Dr Sheila Flanagan, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Registrar, DkIT; Emma Barry, Head of Performing Arts, City of Dublin FET College Dhúlaigh and Professor Fergal McCaffery, Head of School of Informatics and Creative Arts, DkIT

FET College Dhúlaigh have some limited spaces available on selected BTEI courses. The Back to Education Initiative offers part-time courses for adults and young people who left school early and face barriers to education. The courses are free if you meet certain criteria. You can study part-time while continuing with work, family, or other commitments.

Check out our Cafe & Deli Service Skills with Barista course or maybe you would like to try your hand at Barbering

For more information, Apply  or contact [email protected]

Create your future at City of Dublin FET College, Dhúlaigh 

City of Dublin FET College, Dhúlaigh (formerly Coláiste Dhúlaigh), invites prospective students, parents, guardians, friends and anyone interested in Further Education and Training, to our Open Day on Thursday 19th November, from 10am–3pm at our Coolock campus, Barryscourt Road.  

Taking place around College Awareness Week, the Dhúlaigh Open Day will feature an action-packed programme of interactive workshops, demonstrations and activities led by our staff and students. Booking is not required – simply come along on the day. 

Dhúlaigh offers more than 70 Further Education and Training (FET) courses across nine subject faculties, with options ranging from QQI Level 5 and Level 6 qualifications to Traineeships, Apprenticeships and BA degrees. With campuses in Coolock, Raheny and Kilbarrack, Dhúlaigh offers affordable study options with excellent transport links. 

Visitors will have the opportunity to meet our staff and find out more about learner supports, guidance counselling, disability supports and funding options. You can also discover our Erasmus+ European work placement opportunities.  

Looking to progress to university? Dhúlaigh offers excellent progression routes to higher education, with many one-year courses providing pathways to university through the CAO.  

There will be plenty to see and do on the day, including Lámh sign language, creative design, personality tests, media studio production, hair styling, robot car demo, fitness tests, flower arranging and much more.  

Come along, explore your options and find out what Dhúlaigh has to offer. No booking required, just come along on Thursday 19th November, 10am–3pm, at our Coolock campus. 

Can’t make it? Visit www.dhulaigh.ie and follow us on social media for the latest news, events and course information. 

It’s not too late to start your journey with FET College Dhúlaigh. We still have places available on a range of full-time and part-time courses beginning in the coming weeks.

Whether you’re looking to develop new skills, gain a qualification, progress to higher education, or enhance your career prospects, there are opportunities across a variety of subject areas.

Most courses cost €100 tuition fee for the year. Apply now and take the next step towards your future with expert tutors, industry-focused learning, and a supportive college environment.

If you can’t see your preferred course, or are not sure which one is right for you, contact [email protected] and one of our team will try to help.

Courses starting soon, so don’t delay.

FET College Dhúlaigh – Create Your Future

Check out the Induction Schedule for your course by clicking the link below.

Induction Times September 2026

1. Create an account by clicking the ‘forgot password’ button.    Go to Dhulaigh.ie > Apply Now >  “Already applied, click here” >  Forgot password  >  Enter email address and click submit.

    

2. You will then receive an email with a ‘create new password’ link.   This email will also give you your username number, e.g. 20261234.  If not redirected, click again on “Already applied, click here”  and enter your username number and new password.   (Please make note of your new username number and password).

    

3. Pay fees:  Go to the Payments tab, follow the steps to make a card payment.

    

4. If the ‘Learner Detail Form’ tab is visible on your profile to you after logging in, please complete it before registration.

    

5. Please check our website for the latest version of the registration schedule, per course. This will take place during the first two weeks of September on the Coolock campus.  The registration process should take no longer than one hour.  Late registration will take   place throughout the second half of September, subject to availability of places.   If you  cannot make your scheduled registration slot but fully intend to take your place on a course, please email us as soon as possible to let us know:  [email protected].     Otherwise, your place may be lost.  Please remember to bring your LC results, photo   ID, and re-check course entry requirements on the course webpage.
    
6. If you applied for more than one course, please email us to let us know your first preference:   [email protected].

From First Starts to Fresh Starts – Discover City of Dublin FET College Dhúlaigh

From first starts to fresh starts, City of Dublin FET College offers thousands of ways to learn, grow and create the future you want.

Whether you’re leaving school, looking to gain new skills, thinking about a career change or ready to take the next step in your education, Further Education and Training (FET) can open the door to a world of opportunities.

With over 30,000 learners across more than 30 locations throughout Dublin City, City of Dublin FET College provides accessible, practical and career-focused education for people at every stage of their journey.

Why choose a FET course?

FET courses are about more than gaining a qualification. They give you the opportunity to develop practical skills, build confidence and prepare for your future.

Whether you want to enter the workforce, progress to higher education or simply learn something new, FET can provide a flexible route to achieving your goals.

Here are just some of the reasons to choose FET:

🎓 Gain recognised qualifications
Develop valuable qualifications and skills that can help you progress into employment, further study or higher education.

💼 Get career-ready
FET courses are designed with the world of work in mind, giving you practical, industry-relevant skills and knowledge that employers value.

🚀 Progress to higher education
FET can provide an alternative pathway to higher education, with opportunities to progress to degree-level study in a range of subjects.

🔄 Change direction or upskill
Thinking about a career change? Want to update your skills or learn something completely new? FET offers opportunities to reskill and retrain at different stages of life.

🧑‍🏫 Learn in a supportive environment
Our colleges provide supportive learning environments where students can develop their skills, gain confidence and get the guidance they need to succeed.

📍 Study locally

FET College Dhúlaigh has three campuses; Coolock, Kilbarrack and Raheny.

With more than 30 locations across Dublin City, there are opportunities to study close to home, making education and training more accessible with City of Dublin FET College.

Find your future

From creative industries and media to business, technology, healthcare, engineering, hospitality and much more, there are thousands of ways to learn, grow and create the future you want.

You don’t have to have your whole future figured out. Sometimes, all it takes is the right course and the confidence to take that first step.

Show ’Em What You Can Do.

Check out all the courses available at Dhúlaigh. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Discover other opportunities available at City of Dublin FET College and find the course that’s right for you at www.cityofdublinfetcollege.ie

September Registration Schedule

All courses will register in the Coolock campus.

**** If you intend to take your place please log into your account and pay your fees. You must also complete the Learner Detail Form (LDF) which is on your account before you attend registration. 
When signing into your account your Username is your 8 digit number begining with 2026

Can can log into your account here.

Apply for all courses here.

BTEI Courses 

Tuesday 22nd  September 10am – Kilbarrack Campus

Entrepreneurship – Start Your Own Business 

Wednesday 23rd  10am – Raheny Campus

Pottery 

Tuesday 24th  September 10am – Kilbarrack Campus

Horticulture – Meet & Greet

Friday 25th September 10am Raheny Campus

Employability Skills & ESOL 

ESOL 

Monday 28th  September 10am – Raheny Campus

Cafe & Deli Skills 

Tuesday 29th  September 10am – Coolock Campus

Youth Activities Worker 

To Be Confirmed

Barbering 

Turn Your Creativity into a Career at FET College Dhúlaigh

Whether you’re taking your first step into the creative industries or building a pathway to higher education, FET College Dhúlaigh’s Art & Design programmes provide the skills, experience, and support to help you achieve your goals.

Our courses are designed to nurture creativity, develop professional practice, and prepare students for progression to university, other creative courses and employment in the creative sector.

Explore Our Art & Design Courses

• Graphic Design & Visual Communications QQI Level 5 & Level 6
• Interior Design QQI Level 5
• Architectural Design and Technology QQI Level 5
• Fashion Design QQI Level 5 & Level 6
• Art & Design portfolio QQI Level 5
• Craft Production QQI Level 5
• Art QQI Level 5
• Advanced Art QQI Level 6
• BTEI Pottery for Beginners (Part Time)

Why Choose FET College Dhúlaigh?

Strong Progression Pathways

Our courses provide recognised qualifications and portfolio development opportunities that support progression to higher education. Graduates have successfully advanced to degree programmes in graphic design, visual communication, illustration, fashion, interior design, fine art, product design, and other creative disciplines at colleges and universities across Ireland.

Small Classes, Personalised Support

With smaller class sizes, students benefit from individual attention, regular feedback, and close collaboration with experienced tutors. This supportive learning environment allows every student to develop their skills and creative confidence.

Industry-Standard Facilities and Software

Learn using professional equipment, studios, and industry-standard software. From Adobe Creative Cloud and digital design tools to specialist workshops and creative studio spaces, students gain hands-on experience with the technologies used throughout the creative industries.

Industry-Led Learning

Our programmes are shaped by current industry practices and trends. Students work on practical assignments, live briefs, collaborative projects, and portfolio-building activities that reflect real-world creative challenges.

Erasmus+ International Opportunities

Students may have the opportunity to participate in Erasmus+ funded international placements, gaining valuable work experience, developing professional networks, and experiencing different creative cultures across Europe.

Live Projects and Professional Experience

Working on live projects enables students to develop practical skills, build confidence, and gain insight into client-focused creative practice. These experiences help students create portfolios that stand out to both higher education institutions and employers.

Build Your Portfolio. Build Your Future

At FET College Dhúlaigh, you’ll become part of a vibrant creative community where ideas are encouraged, talent is developed, and ambitions are supported. Whether your goal is university progression, portfolio development, or launching a creative career, our Art & Design programmes provide the foundation for success.

Your Creative Journey Starts Here

Apply now and discover where your creativity can take you.

FET College Dhúlaigh in collaboration with TU Dublin are delighted to announce that we are now taking applications for a new Tertiary Degree in Media Technologies. There are two streams: BA Degree in Media Technologies – Media or BA Degree in Media Technologies – Film

About Tertiary Degrees

As a constituent college of City of Dublin ETB, FET College Dhúlaigh are pleased to welcome the recent announcement of the latest expansion of Ireland’s Tertiary Bachelor’s Degree routes. For the 2026/27 academic year, 78 tertiary pathways to a Bachelor’s Degree will be available across 24 counties nationwide, offering 1,200 places outside the traditional CAO points system. 

Tertiary Bachelor’s Degree routes are co-designed by higher education institutions and Education and Training Boards (ETBs), creating clear and supported progression pathways from further education into higher education. These programmes provide learners with an alternative route to achieving a full Bachelor’s Degree through flexible, locally delivered provision. 

Now entering its third year, the Tertiary Programme has experienced student enrolment growth of more than 218% since 2023. This sustained increase reflects strong demand for accessible and inclusive routes into higher education, meeting the needs of school leavers as well as adults returning to education. 

City of Dublin FET College offers a wide range of Tertiary Degree programmes and is now open for applications for the 2026–27 academic year. To find out more and apply, visit Courses | National Tertiary Office.

A brand-new Irish animated comedy series, “The Grumpy Onion”, launches on RTÉ Kids and the RTÉ Player on 16 June 2026 — and it has strong connections to FET College Dhúlaigh staff and graduates throughout its creative team.

Aimed at children aged 7+, The Grumpy Onion follows an ambitious Dublin onion determined to become an online superstar on “VegTube.” Whether he is attempting cooking videos, gaming streams, unboxings or viral trends, his plans rarely go smoothly — his grumpy personality always gets in the way, leading to hilarious chaos in each of the 12 short episodes. The series offers a playful and cheeky take on the world of TikTok, Instagram and YouTube influencers.

Set in a lively Dublin apartment block, the series features a colourful cast of vegetable neighbours including online sensation Tricky Tomato from Tunisia, the eager Curious Cabbage, Limber Leek from Lagos — a Veggielympics champion and dance star — and the ever-reliable Postato delivery veg.

The series is available in both English and Irish on RTÉ Kids TV and the RTÉ Player. Actor David Pearse voices the Grumpy Onion in English, while Marcus Lamb and Gráinne Bleasdale lead the Irish-language cast.

FET College Dhúlaigh is especially proud to see so many former staff members and graduates involved in the production. The original idea, character designs and direction come from former teacher Paul McGrath. Media teacher Leticia Agudo (currently on career break) co-wrote and produced the series alongside Film HND graduate Bobby Moloney. Recent Animation BA graduate Luke Greene worked on scene preparation, while former Media graduate Keith Alexander took on sound design, foley and sound mixing duties.

The catchy soundtrack was created by Richard Egan from Rarn Studio.

The Grumpy Onion is a fully Irish-owned production developed with the support of RTÉ, Fís Éireann, Coimisiún na Meán and the Government of Ireland’s film industry incentives. Additional training opportunities during production were supported through Animation Ireland’s National Talent Academy.

To celebrate the launch, the creators are hosting a live screening event at Light House Cinema on Wednesday, 17 June from 11am–1pm. Families interested in attending can contact Leticia Agudo at [email protected]

As The Onion himself would say:
“Like, share, whatever!”

The 2025-2026 academic year has been a great one with lots of fun things to remember. Thanks to the student council representatives for all their efforts throughout the year, and all the students who attended the various events. Big thanks to Denise Doyle who oversees student services. Have a look at some of the highlights from the year below.

Congratulations to all of our graduates who were conferred in a ceremony in The Helix, DCU, everyone at FET College Dhúlaigh is so proud of your achievement.

View photos from the 2pm ceremony by  Photography  student Michely Beki

View photos from the 7pm Graduation below courtesy of Michely Beki

View footage of the 2pm ceremony below courtesy of the Traineeship in TV, Film & Audio Practices students.

Catwalk Fashion Show, Swords Pavilions, Saturday 23^rd May

Get ready for the runway!

Join FET College Dhúlaigh for a day of style and creativity at the Catwalk Fashion Show on Saturday 23rd May at Swords Pavilions.

Catch 15-minute shows at 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM, showcasing stunning designs from talented Level 5 & 6 students fashion design students.

The event will be hosted by fashion stylist Rob Condon and modelled by professionals from Morgan agency– you won’t want to miss it!

Applications for fashion design and styling courses at Dhúlaigh are now open.

For more details contact [email protected]

Join us for the following exciting events:

Art & Design Graduate Exhibition

Tuesday 5th – Thursday 7th May

The Atrium, Riasc building, Fingal Co Council, Swords

See full details of the Exhibition

Animation  & Media Departments Graduate Screenings

Lighthouse Cinema, Smithfield

Friday 22nd May

Join us to view graduate work by our animation, film and media production courses on the big screen. Contact [email protected] (animation) or [email protected] (media) to book your seat

Graduate Fashion Show

Swords Pavilions

Saturday 23rd May

Join us for three 15-minute shows at 1, 2 & 3pm, featuring garments by our Fashion Design & Styling course students.

Graduation

The Helix, DCU

Monday 25th May

2pm & 7pm

Looking forward to celebrating our student successes.

The Creative Writing Class of 2026 at FET College Dhúlaigh are delighted to present the third edition of their publication The Quill, a collection of poetry and short pieces of writing produced as part of their course work.

The Quill is a glimpse into some of the talented students’ writing from this year, including Haiku, sonnets, six word stories and much more.

Students on the course also produce scripts, short stories and newspaper articles as part of their course work, much of which could not be included in The Quill due to space restrictions, but we hope you enjoy reading this sample of work. Read The Quill

Applications for the Creative Writing  course are now open.

City of Dublin FET College, Dhúlaigh hosted the 2026 Art & Design End of Year Student Showcase from Tuesday 5th May to Thursday 7th May at The Atrium, Fingal County Council Building, Swords.

Thanks to The Deputy Lord Mayor of Fingal, Councillor Grainne Maguire, for officiating and Julie Clarke, Fingal County Council Arts & Education Officer for facilitating the event.

Presented by the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Creative Media, the exhibition celebrated the creativity, innovation, and achievements of students across a wide range of disciplines, including Art & Design Portfolio, Interior Design, Architecture, Photography, Fashion Design, Craft Production, Painting, Jewellery Design, and Ceramics. The showcase highlighted the skilled student work produced throughout the year, reflecting both technical excellence and strong conceptual development.

Prize Giving

The official showcase event took place on Thursday 7th May from 5:30pm – 8:00pm and included the presentation of the City of Dublin Sports and Cultural Council Art, Craft and Design Awards.

Local artist Paul Mac Cormaic presented awards to outstanding creative students from across City of Dublin ETB, and light refreshments were served.

The event warmly welcomed visitors to celebrate the talent, creativity, and innovation of the students.

The Performing Arts Department at FET College Dhúlaigh delivered their showcase “Space Between Songs” recently in the Sean O’Casey Theatre, East Wall, highlighting the creativity, talent and collaboration of students across the programme.

Presented by the college Dry Ice Theatre Company, the performances provided an evening where big stories unfolded ten minutes at a time. Each short play created a vivid, self-contained world filled with humour, tension, surprises, and moments of truth. The fast-paced format kept the audience captivated throughout, with every piece offering something fresh and memorable.

This year’s event was notable as second-year theatre performance and production students stepped into the role of directors, guiding first-year performers in bringing a series of dynamic short plays to life. Their leadership and artistic vision were evident in every scene, resulting in confident, engaging performances from the first-year cast.

Students performed mini musical mash-ups that showcased their versatility, stage presence, and creativity. These lively performances brought an additional layer of excitement to an already dynamic evening. The show opened with high energy and maintained its momentum throughout, culminating in well-deserved standing ovations.

Applications for performing arts and more than 70 other courses beginning in September are now open at www.dhulaigh.ie.

FET College Dhúlaigh, in partnership with the City of Dublin ETB’s Sports and Cultural Council, is pleased to announce the launch of this year’s Art, Craft and Design Awards.

FET College Art, Craft and Design students across the City of Dublin ETB are invited to REFLECT on their work from the past academic year and select a piece they are most proud of, completed as part of their coursework. Submissions may be in any medium, format, or theme, and should demonstrate your skills within your area of study.

This is an opportunity to present your work in a professional context and to consider how your creative practice can develop BEYOND  college into further study, industry, and wider opportunities within art and design.

Awards will be presented for the best student work in each category, along with Highly Commended recognitions.

Selected winners will be invited to attend an awards ceremony as part of the FET College Dhúlaigh Art & Design Graduate Show on 7th May at The Atrium, Fingal County Council, Swords.

For submission details, please click the Entry Form.

Closing date 20^th April.

Click on a poster to view it fullscreen.

Artwork designed by Graphic Design level 6 student Oleksandra Mukhachova.

Students from the Media Department at City of Dublin FET College Dhúlaigh have teamed up with local community radio station Near 90.3FM to produce an exciting new podcast series, Mad About Media, which explores the role and influence of media in today’s rapidly evolving digital world.

The podcast was officially launched by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, at a special event in Near FM’s studios in the Northside Civic Centre. Speaking at the launch, the Lord Mayor emphasised the importance of media literacy in an era where “truth and opinion now often sit side by side.” He also commended the strong partnership between City of Dublin ETB and Near FM, highlighting the valuable opportunities it creates for students to develop their skills and critically engage with modern media.

Hosted by Dhúlaigh media production graduate Sarah Fitzgerald, Mad About Media features a panel of current students including Aaron McGee O’Reilly, Erica Milling, and Aoibh Cowan. The podcast brings together a wide range of expert voices and perspectives, with contributors such as Black & Irish podcast founder Leon Diop, DCU School of Communications professor Dr Roddy Flynn, and ESRI senior research officer Gretta Mohan.

The series not only explores key issues in media and communications but also provides students with hands-on experience in broadcasting and content creation. Head of Media at Dhúlaigh, Dave Curran, highlighted the importance of such initiatives, saying: “Collaborations like this are invaluable for our students, who get to experience producing live radio and the highs and challenges that come with that. We would like to particularly thank series producer Ciarán Murray and editor Jaye Palmer for giving our students this great opportunity.”

City of Dublin FET College Dhúlaigh offers over 70 courses across a range of levels, including Post-Leaving Certificate programmes, BA degrees, apprenticeships, traineeships, and lifelong learning opportunities.

Applications for courses starting this September are now open. For more information follow @Dhulaigh on social media to stay up to date with college news and events.

You can listen to Mad About Media  now at nearcast.ie.

Summer 2026 Exam Timetable

The Entrepreneurship course at City of Dublin FET College Dhúlaigh, recently hosted “IGNITE” panel discussion event at its Coolock Campus. Keynote speakers included Sarah Kelly, founder of Herology Supplements, Darren Thompson, founder of Coopers Bottle Shops in Sutton and Clontarf, and Claire Fullum, founder of REMI and TRUA haircare clinics. The college were also delighted to welcome Rose McGahan, Senior Enterprise Development Officer for Fingal Local Enterprise Office officially to open the event.

These three dynamic entrepreneurs openly shared their journeys, challenges, and insights with the audience of students and staff from Dhúlaigh. The event marked a collaboration between both the Entrepreneurship and Traineeship in TV, Film & Audio Practices  programmes, which aim to prepare participants for the world of work.

Hosted by media trainee Kevin Connolly, IGNITE took the form of a fireside-chat style conversation where the panel shared their learnings with the audience. The event aimed to bridge the gap between academic learning and the realities of entrepreneurship, offering students an honest and practical insight into what it takes to start and sustain a business.

IGNITE reflects FET College Dhúlaigh’s ongoing commitment to connecting students with industry and real-world experience and opportunity. Courses at the college prepare students for the modern world of work by connecting education with industry, experience, and opportunity. IGNITE demonstrated what entrepreneurship looks like beyond the classroom.

The QQI Level 6 Entrepreneurship programme at Dhúlaigh is designed for both those with a business idea who do not know where to start, as well as those who already have a small business but would like to take it to the next level.

“We would like to say a huge thank you to our amazing speakers. It was so inspiring and valuable for our students to hear about the highs and lows of running a business. It helps to prepare them for that reality, which is always an objective of the entrepreneurship course” said Sharon McIlvenna, Programme Coordinator and event organiser.

“Our TV & Film traineeship is designed to bridge the gap between education and the media industry,” said Ray Coleman, TV, Film & Audio Practices Traineeship Coordinator. “Events like this provided real-life experience for our students and, with Ireland’s screen sector continuing to expand, our programme offers a direct pathway into employment with some of the country’s top media companies.”

Applications are now open for all courses, including the Traineeship in TV & Film Practices and the Entrepreneurship programme at FET College Dhúlaigh. For more information, follow the college on social media  @Dhulaigh

The Entrepreneurship course at Dhúlaigh invites students to a panel speaker event “IGNITE, Ask, Learn, Launch” at our Coolock Campus on March 11^th at 11am.

IGNITE brings together three enterprising and dynamic entrepreneurs for a panel discussion where they openly share their journeys, challenges, and insights with the audience.

Taking place on March 11th at 11:00am at the Dhúlaigh Coolock Campus, IGNITE marks the first event of its kind at the college.

The event is being run by The Entrepreneurship Course in collaboration with the Traineeship in TV & Film Practices course at FET College Dhúlaigh.

IGNITE is a fireside-chat style conversation where the panel will share their learnings with the audience. The event aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and the realities of entrepreneurship, offering students an honest and practical insight into what it takes to start and sustain a business. The panel will feature:

• Sarah Kelly, Founder of Herology Supplements
• Darren Thompson, Owner and Founder of Coopers
• Claire Fullum, Founder of REMI and TRUA Clinic

Through open discussion and personal storytelling, these entrepreneurs will share their journeys — including challenges, setbacks, key decisions, and lessons learned along the way.

IGNITE reflects FET College Dhúlaigh’s ongoing commitment to connecting students with industry and real-world experience and opportunity. Courses prepare students for the modern world of work by connecting education with industry, experience, and opportunity. IGNITE is about showing students what entrepreneurship looks like beyond the classroom.

The QQI Level 6 Entrepreneurship programme at Dhúlaigh is designed for both those with a business idea who don’t know where to start as well as those that have a small business but would like to take it to the next level. “This event aims to provide real insights and learnings from those entrepreneurs who are already on this journey” says Sharon McIlvenna, Programme coordinator and event organiser.

“Our TV & Film traineeship is designed to bridge the gap between education and the media industry” says Ray Coleman, TV, Film & Audio Practices Traineeship Coordinator, “events like this provide real life experience for our students and with Ireland’s screen sector continuing to expand, our programme offers a direct pathway into employment with some of the country’s top media companies”

Applications are now open for all courses, including the Traineeship in TV & Film Practices and the Entrepreneurship programmes at FET College Dhúlaigh. Follow us on social media @Dhulaigh.

For more information contact courses coordinators:

Entrepreneurship: [email protected]

Traineeship in TV & Film Practices: [email protected]

Applications are now open.

Please click here to apply. 

Interviews March 11th from 2pm

Courses that hold interviews will be holding first round interviews on Wednesday March 11th. Courses will interview in the campus they are located in. Applicants who apply before March 4th will be called for interview and will recieve an email with the time and location of the interview.

Courses holding interviews are:

Nursing – Kilbarrack campus
Occupational Therapy Assistant – Kilbarrack campus
Healthcare & Physiotherapy Assistant – Kilbarrack campus
Theatre & Drama – Kilbarrack campus

Computer Science Year 2 – Coolock campus
Engineering Technology – Coolock campus
Pre-Apprenticeship Engineering & Technology – Coolock campus
Animation – Coolock campus
Early Learning & Care – Coolock campus
Creative Writing for Digital Media – Coolock campus
Outdoor Adventure Management – Coolock campus
Film Production – Coolock campus

Architectural Design & Technology Foundation – Raheny Campus
Fashion Design – Raheny Campus
Art & Design Portfolio Preparation – Raheny Campus
Advanced Certificate in Art Level 5/6 – Raheny Campus
Graphic Design – Raheny Campus
Interior Design – Raheny Campus
Photography – Raheny Campus
Pottery for Beginners – Raheny Campus
Craft Production – Raheny Campus

The Animation & Media Departments at City of Dublin FET College Dhúlaigh, are delighted to announce that Keyframe takes place from the 9th to the 12th February.

Keyframe, which is in its twelfth year, will see talks by animation and media industry professionals in the Coolock campus canteen. All students are welcome to attend these talks which take place from 9.30am on Monday – Thursday.

See the schedule of talks below:

City of Dublin FET College, Dhúlaigh, are delighted to invite senior cycle students to our Art & Design Taster Workshops 2026 at our Raheny Campus on Wednesday, 11th March, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.

These open workshops are designed for students who may be interested in pursuing an education in art and design and would like to experience studying in this creative field. The taster sessions will consist of two workshops, each just under one hour long. Students will have the opportunity to choose one workshop per session, allowing them to explore a range of creative disciplines. Workshop options include:

· Architecture

· Interior Design

· Graphic Design

· Fashion Design

· Photography

· Art Portfolio Development (with a focus on ceramics and printmaking)

Participants will work alongside our current students, gaining hands-on experience and insight into our courses, teaching style, and creative environment. The event will also provide an opportunity to tour Dhúlaigh’s Raheny campus facilities and learn more about various courses.  Each workshop can fit a maximum of 12 students therefore it is advised to apply early.

If you would like to do a taster workshop, enter your name on this Booking form

The Fashion Design and Styling course at City of Dublin FET College, Dhúlaigh, are pleased to share that they have started a new collaboration with Temple Bar boutique Tamp & Stitch.

This partnership will involve a Fashion Styling & Merchandising live project, giving students the opportunity to engage with real fashion practice and creative industry processes.

The project will focus on developing strong styling concepts, merchandising strategies, and practical, behind the scenes experience. You can follow the project on their Instagram page