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DARE & HEAR | Ireland's college admissions schemes

This page aims to provide information on the DARE and HEAR schemes and as well as information on the broad area of equity of access to higher education.

23/10/2026

Did you know?
Every year, DARE and HEAR open up more places in higher education for students who've faced real barriers to getting there. Have a look at the map.

12/10/2026

October and November events for students applying through HEAR and DARE

14/09/2026

Are you going to Higher Options this week?

If you're a student thinking about DARE or HEAR, a teacher supporting students through their options, a guidance counsellor or anyone interested - come find the Access College stand!

We'll have leaflets to take away, and our team will be there to answer your questions and talk you through how the schemes work, how to apply, and what support is available!

07/09/2026

Attention DARE students!

If you're starting college this month, one of the first things worth doing is registering with your college's disability office.

Registering means the right academic supports can be put in place for you. This can include exam accommodations, assistive technology, one to one support and more. It's worth doing it early rather than waiting until deadlines or exams are approaching.

You don't have to have come through DARE to register. Any student with a disability can access the same supports.

Find the contact details for your college's disability office at accesscollege.ie/dare/participating-colleges/

01/09/2026

We want to wish the best of luck to all of the students who are starting university over the coming weeks! 🎉

You have worked hard to get here, so you should be so proud of yourself.

Starting college can sometimes feel dauting, and this is completely normal. But it’s also a fresh start and an exciting opportunity, so make the most of it!

Be yourself and don’t be afraid to try new things!

Remember, there is so much opportunity and support available to you in your college so always reach out.

Have a great time! 🩷

26/08/2026

CAO Round One offers are live now 💜

If you've got an offer, brilliant. If you haven't, don't worry - there are four more rounds coming and you'll get another chance!

Check your CAO account and reply by 1st September at 3pm if you've got an offer.

This is just round one!

24/08/2026

CAO Round One offers are out this Wednesday at 2pm!

Here's what you need to know:
There are five rounds of offers, so if you don't get an offer in round one, there are more chances coming.

We'll be posting all the key dates and support info to help you navigate this.

21/08/2026

It's Leaving Cert results day! 💜💗

It's a big moment and we're thinking of you. Whatever comes next, there's so much possibility and support out there for you.

On Wednesday 26th, CAO round one offers land. We'll be keeping you posted on all the key dates and info to help you navigate what comes next!

DARE: https://accesscollege.ie/dare/
HEAR: https://accesscollege.ie/hear/

19/08/2026

Leaving Cert results are out this Friday at 10am!

It's a big day for a lot of people - we will be sharing key dates and support info throughout the week to help you figure out what comes next!

05/08/2026

DARE and HEAR review and appeal outcomes are out today!

You should have received an email from CAO, but you can also log into your CAO account to see your result. If you have any questions or need some guidance, get in touch with the DARE or HEAR rep at the colleges you applied to.

DARE: https://accesscollege.ie/dare/participating-colleges/
HEAR: https://accesscollege.ie/hear/participating-colleges/

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