Teagasc college open days commence this week
Teagasc is holding a series of events for prospective applicants to its full-time Level 5 agriculture, horticulture, equine and forestry courses.
Commencing this week, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the courses available and get the chance to meet teaching staff, educational experts, current students and potential employers of course graduates. Attendees will also be given a guided tour of the facilities. These open days are a great opportunity to find out if a career in agriculture, horticulture, forestry or equine suits you.
Topics to be discussed at the open days include:
- The application process
- Course content and elective subjects
- Progression
- Student maintenance grants
- Work experience arrangements.
College Open Days – Autumn 2026
The first events take place at Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Kildalton College and Clonakilty Agricultural College on Friday, October 2, 2026. Visit here for further details on the college open days.
Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College
- Friday, 2 October 2026 | 9:30am to 1pm
- Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan, H12 E392.
- Advance Booking is Essential.
Teagasc Kildalton College Open Day
- Friday, 2 October 2026 | Tours commence at 10am & 11am.
- Teagasc Kildalton College, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny, E32 YW08.
Clonakilty Agricultural College
- Friday, 2 October 2026 | 11am to 1pm
- Teagasc Clonakilty Agricultural College, Darrara, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, P85 AX52.
Mountbellew Agricultural College Open Day
- Wednesday, 7 October 2026 | 10am to 12:30pm
- Mountbellew Agricultural College, Mountbellew, Co. Galway, H53 WE00.
Gurteen College Open Day
- Friday, 9 October 2026 | 10:30am to 12:30pm
- Gurteen College, Ballingarry, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, E53 TP93.
Salesian Agricultural College Open Day
- Thursday, 29 October 2026 | 10am to 1pm
- Salesian Agricultural College, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick, V94 V8N3.
Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture Open Day
- Thursday, 12 November 2026 | 12pm to 3pm
- Teagasc Ashtown Campus, Dublin 15. Eircode: D15 DY05
For more on the college open days and future dates, visit here.