18 February 2023
Unearthing the educational options in the land based sector
Over the coming days and weeks, Teagasc will host a number of events to share the educational opportunities that exist within the land-based sector.
The first event, a webinar, will take place on Tuesday, February 21st at 11.15am, where the diverse career opportunities available will be discussed. This webinar will feature past and current students, along with members of staff, who will give an overview of studying with Teagasc. This webinar will also outline the upcoming open days, while providing a glimpse of the latest technologies, machinery and facilities on offer.
Click here to register for the webinar.
Upcoming College open days
In addition to the webinar, perspective students and those interested in furthering their education are invited to attend a number of upcoming open days, which will be hosted by Teagasc in the coming weeks.
Anne Marie Butler, Teagasc Head of Education, said: “Here at Teagasc, we are extremely proud of our education offering, our learners, our staff and our facilities.
“On behalf of Teagasc, I would like to extend a warm invitation to you to visit our college network during our forthcoming open days. Our students enjoy courses in agriculture, equine, horticulture and forestry. We offer full-time, part-time and distance course options. All our colleges are hosting a spring open day, where you can experience first hand our facilities and course options.”
Open day dates
Mountbellew Agricultural College, Mountbellew, Co. Galway
- Wednesday, 1st March 2023, 10am to 12:30pm
- Tours on-going
- Mountbellew, Co. Galway. Eircode: H53 WE00.
Phone:0909 679205 | Email: admissions@mountbellewac.ie
Teagasc Kildalton College, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny
- Friday, 3rd March 2023 – Tours start at 10am & 11am
- Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. Eircode: E32 YW08.
Phone:051 644400 | Email: college@teagasc.ie
Gurteen College, Ballingarry, Roscrea, Co Tipperary
- Wednesday, 8th March 2023 – 10:30am to 12:30pm
- Tours on-going
- Ballingarry, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Eircode: E53 TP93.
Phone:067 21282 | Email: info@gurteencollege.ie
Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture, National Botanic Gardens
- Thursday, 9th March 2023 – 12 noon to 3pm
Tours on-going - National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. Eircode: D09 YV63.
Phone: 01 8040201 | Email:college@teagasc.ie
Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan
- Friday, 10th March 2023 – 10am to 1pm
- Advance Booking is Essential
- Ballyhaise, Co Cavan. Eircode: H12 E392.
Phone:049 4338108 | Email: college@teagasc.ie
Teagasc Clonakilty Agricultural College, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
- Friday, 10th March 2023 – 11am to 1pm
- Tours on-going
- Darrara, Clonakilty, Co. Cork. Eircode: P85 AX52
Phone:023 8832500 | Email: college@teagasc.ie
Salesian Agricultural College, Pallaskenry, Co Limerick
- Saturday, 24th June 2023 – 11am to 1pm
- Tours on-going
- Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick. Eircode: V94 V8N3.
Phone:061 393100 | Email: info@pallaskenry.com
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