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The North Wests Leading provider of PLC Level 5 & 6 QQI accredited courses. Over 30 courses to choose from. Your future starts here.

02/11/2026

🎓 **YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE!**

Sligo College is opening its doors on **Thursday, 5th November, from 9.00am to 1.30pm**, and we'd love to welcome you!

Come along and:
✨ Meet our friendly staff and current students.
✨ Explore our facilities and see our learning spaces.
✨ Discover the courses, opportunities and experiences we have to offer.
✨ Find out what makes Sligo College a great place to take your next step in education.

**Visiting the ATU Sligo Open Day?** Why not pop into Sligo College too? Take the opportunity to explore another option, ask questions and discover what we could offer you!

Your future has possibilities – come and see them for yourself!

📍 **Sligo College**
📅 Thursday, 5th November
⏰ 9.00am – 1.30pm

**We look forward to seeing you!**

02/11/2026

A great practical session at Sligo Tennis Club today! 🎾 Our Sport, Exercise & Recreation and Sport, Exercise & Physical Therapy students put their Exercise & Fitness learning into practice, carrying out client-to-client fitness testing with the Physio students, including PAR-Q screening and assessment of different components of fitness. Great hands-on learning! 💪

22/10/2026

💗 Breast Cancer Awareness at Sligo College 💗
We were delighted to welcome Lisa Convey from Breast Cancer Ireland to our Ballinode Campus, where she delivered an inspiring and informative Breast Cancer Awareness talk to over 50 students and 6 staff members.
Lisa highlighted the importance of breast health awareness, knowing the signs and symptoms, and the role of early detection. The session was extremely well received and provided valuable information that students can carry with them for life.
A sincere thank you to Lisa for sharing her knowledge and personal commitment to raising awareness and promoting wellbeing.

22/10/2026

⚖️ Learning Law and Social Studies Beyond the Classroom!

Our Pre-University Law and Pre-University Social Studies students recently visited Sligo District Court to gain a valuable insight into the Irish legal system and the workings of the courts.

The visit provided students with an opportunity to connect their classroom learning with real-world practice, deepen their understanding of legal procedures, and explore the role of the courts in society.

A fantastic learning experience for our students, bringing their studies to life and helping them explore potential future pathways in law, social sciences and related fields.

A sincere thank you to everyone at Sligo District Court for facilitating this educational visit and supporting our students’ learning. 👏

01/10/2026

🌟 Special Olympics Ireland Information Session at Sligo College🌟

We were delighted to welcome representatives from Special Olympics Ireland for an inspiring and engaging information session with our students.

A special thank you to Claire Kelly, Occupational Therapist and Special Olympics coach, Liana Leonard, Volunteer Officer with Special Olympics Ireland, Finola Monaghan, Head Coach of Special Olympics Basketball, and John Kelly, Special Olympics athlete and ambassador, for sharing their experiences and insights.

Claire spoke passionately about her role as both a mother to her son John, who has Down syndrome, and as an Occupational Therapist. She highlighted how supporting people with additional needs creates positive outcomes for everyone involved, strengthening communities and enriching lives.

The session showcased the incredible impact of Special Olympics Ireland and the valuable opportunities available to volunteers. We hope many of our students will get involved as volunteers, gaining meaningful work experience while making a real difference in the lives of others.

Thank you to our guests for an inspiring visit and for encouraging our students to become part of something truly special. 💙💛

21/09/2026

🐾 Learning Beyond the Classroom! 🦙

Our Level 5 and Level 6 Animal Care and Animal Science students, enjoyed a fantastic practical learning experience today at Andrew Chiltons Organic Alpaca Farm in Knockvicar.

The students got hands-on experience and explored a range of important aspects of alpaca husbandry, including parasite control, disease prevention, fleece, body condition scoring, dust bathing and general animal care. 🦙🌿

A huge thank you to Andrew for sharing his knowledge and expertise, and to Brendan and Nikki for supporting our students throughout the visit.

A brilliant day of practical learning and animal care! 👏🐾

17/09/2026

💇‍♀️✨ First Year Hairdressing Students Visit Salon 2 Hairdressing! ✨💇‍♂️

Our First Year Hairdressing students enjoyed a fantastic visit to Salon 2 Hairdressing today, where they got a valuable insight into life and work in a professional salon environment.

The students received an informative and engaging talk from owner Anthony and Salon Manager Cara, learning about the day-to-day running of a salon, professional standards, client care and consultation, teamwork, health and safety, and the wide range of skills and career opportunities available within the hairdressing industry. 💇‍♀️✂️

Visits like this are a wonderful opportunity for our students to connect their classroom learning with the realities of the workplace and to see the professionalism and creativity involved in the industry firsthand.

A huge thank you to Anthony and the team at Salon 2 Hairdressing for welcoming our students and facilitating such an informative and enjoyable visit. We really appreciate your time, expertise and support of our students. 👏

28/08/2026

🎓 YOUR NEXT STEP STARTS HERE!

Looking for your next opportunity this September? Sligo College has a wide range of courses available across a variety of exciting subject areas. Whether you’re looking to progress to higher education, develop practical skills, prepare for employment or explore a new career direction, there’s a course for you.

📚 September intake places are still available!

There’s still time to apply and secure your place for the new academic year.

✨ Build your skills
✨ Gain valuable qualifications
✨ Discover new career opportunities
✨ Take the next step towards your future

Don’t wait — apply today and make September the start of something new!

www.sligocollege.ie

18/08/2026

🎓 START YOUR NEXT CHAPTER AT SLIGO COLLEGE!

Looking to upskill, change career direction or take the next step in your education? Sligo College offers a wide range of QQI Level 5 & 6 courses designed to help you build valuable skills and progress towards your future goals.

✨ Why choose Sligo College?
📚 Wide range of QQI Level 5 & 6 courses
🎓 Nationally recognised qualifications
💶 All courses are FREE of charge
🚀 Excellent progression and career opportunities
📅 Applications are still being accepted for our September intake!

Don’t miss your opportunity to invest in your future — apply now and start your journey this September.

👉 Explore our courses and submit your application today!

www.sligocollege.ie

29/07/2026

NEW FOOD SCIENCE PATHWAY | SEPTEMBER 2026

Thinking about a career in food, nutrition or product development?

Learners on the new Level 5 Food Science programme at Sligo College of Further Education and Training and Leitrim College of Further Education and Training
can progress directly to the BSc (Hons) in Nutrition, Food & Business Management at ATU Sligo.

This exciting new pathway allows learners to begin their studies in Further Education and progress seamlessly into Higher Education, creating a clear route to a full honours degree.

✨ Why choose this pathway?
✅ Guaranteed progression to Year 1 of the degree programme
✅ Study locally before progressing to Higher Education
✅ Learn across Food Science, Nutrition, Business and Product Development
✅ Semester-long work placement opportunities in Ireland or abroad
✅ Prepare for careers in one of Ireland's most innovative and fast-growing industries

📅 Starting September 2026

📍To find out more visit www.fetchcourses.ie

Leitrim College (Course Code 529514): https://www.fetchcourses.ie/course/finder?sfcw-courseId=529514

Sligo College (Course Code 529910): https://www.fetchcourses.ie/course/finder?sfcw-courseId=529910

Address

Clarion Road, Ballinode
Sligo
F91DY66

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+353719202200

Website

http://www.sligocfe.ie/

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