Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education are holding their Open Day on Thursday 21st November, during College Awareness Week. All are welcome to attend this interactive event in CDCFE’s Coolock campus.

Coláiste Dhúlaigh offers more than 70 courses across its three campuses in Coolock, Raheny and Kilbarrack in north Dublin. With 13 faculty departments, CDCFE offers a broad range of programmes in disciplines such as Media & Animation, Science & Technology, Nursing, Performing Arts, Business & Tourism, Art & Design, Hairdressing and more.
As well as Post Leaving Certificate courses for school leavers, CDCFE also provides qualifications at QQI levels 4, 5, & 6 as well as the National Hairdressing Apprenticeship, Work-based Traineeship programmes, BA degree in Animation and a selection of part-time day and evening courses.
Most courses charge a €50 registration fee for the year, making it an attractive option for students. Mature students, and anyone looking to return to education are welcome to apply for enrolment. CAO points are not necessary for entry to a course, although there may be minimum subject requirements.
Why choose Coláiste Dhúlaigh?

Students receive a personal learning experience from supportive tutors in a relaxed environment. Curriculums are majority continuous assessment, taking exam stress out. CDCFE has excellent progression routes to higher education through the CAO system, as well as links with University of Wolverhampton to BA degree level in the area of Animation.
The Erasmus+ mobility programme allows students the opportunity to study abroad with our international partners in Corsica, Spain and Italy. PLC courses are an affordable option for students who are unsure of their future career path and would like to try out a subject area before committing to a full degree. Qualifications also provide a route into higher education for students who did not meet CAO entry requirements for university.
For students who want to do a practical course, CDCFE offers work-based learning through its Traineeship programmes. These courses provide a work placement with CDCFE’s industry partners. Traineeships are available in the areas of Tourism & Hospitality, Logistics & Forklift Training, Outdoor Adventure Management, Nutrition & Lifestyle Coaching and TV & Film with Audio Practices.
Coláiste Dhúlaigh also offers the National Hairdressing Apprenticeship, which allows participants to earn while they learn. Apprentices work in a professional salon four days a week, and study at CDCFE’s fully equipped salon “Cabello” on one day, allowing them the chance to become qualified hairdressers. The NHA is the only fully recognised international hairdressing qualification.
Part time day courses

CDCFE’s part time day courses are funded through the government’s Back to Education Initiative (BTEI), which offers participants the chance to gain certification in areas like Early Learning & Care (ELC), Healthcare, Barbering, ESOL, Entrepreneurship, Horticulture, Youth Activity Worker and Café & Deli Skills with Barista Training. Graduates of these programmes can progress into employment, or onto further and higher education.
The Skills to Advance programme at Coláiste Dhúlaigh CFE provides government-subsidised training courses for employers who want to upskill their workforce. CDCFE can offer bespoke programmes based on employers’ needs, for example in Health & Safety, Healthcare Skills, Digital Marketing etc.