Building Skills, Shaping Futures.

Discover diverse and flexible courses available across Donegal.

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Donegal College of Further Education and Training is managed by Donegal Education and Training Board.

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What We Offer

The Education and Training Options Available to you at Donegal College

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Full-Time Courses

Your next step starts here. Wide range of courses available whether you are entering or returning to full-time education.

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Part-Time Courses

Ready to upskill, explore a new career, or return to learning? Learn in a way that works for you.

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Apprenticeship

Gain on-the-job training and earn as you learn.

Essential Skills Training

Courses to support literacy, numeracy, and digital skills.

Working with Local Business

Helping Donegal businesses grow and succeed.

Working with Communities

Local learning and training opportunities in your area.

Youthreach Programmes

Practical learning & support for early school leavers.

Further Education and Training (1)

Courses to support literacy, numeracy, and digital skills.

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Working with Local Business

Helping Donegal businesses grow and succeed.

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Working with Communities

Local learning and training opportunities in your area.

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Youthreach Programmes

Practical learning and support for early school leavers.

What Makes Us Different

Why Choose Donegal College?

Join over 19,000 students who choose Donegal College each year – a unique alternative to traditional third-level education. Setting you up to succeed, upskill, reskill and learn in a supportive and friendly environment. Student life done your way, dotted across Donegal

Real Students, Real Results!

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While the focus for most of us on the course was achieving the D licence, there were lots of extras like First Aid, Tourism Visitor Care and Gluais training which I found very useful when I went looking for a job as I had more than just the D licence to offer to an employer.

Dylan Robinson

Qualified Tour Bus Driver, Driving With Tourism Graduate,
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“I couldn’t recommend further education and training with Donegal College enough as it provides a great way back into education, to further education or to get a job.”

Shannon Shelby Driscoll

Qualified Teacher and Early Childhood Care and Education Graduate
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“I thought there was never a chance for me to go and do nursing. I left school early because I became a mum at a young age and I didn’t have a Leaving Certificate. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone.”

Elaine Tinney

Tertiary Degree Access Route into General Nursing (B.Sc. Hons) Recent Graduate
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“The support started from the reception, when you come to Donegal College it is a special atmosphere.”

Yuliia Vaniukova

ACCA Graduate
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“With a small class we were able to get comfortable around each other and we were never afraid to ask a question.”

Miranda Darnell

Animal Care Graduate
Lisa Doherty Pathway to Special Needs Assisting and Early Learning Studies
“It has brought me on so much to believe that any of us are capable of something in the right environment and with people supporting you.”

Lisa Doherty

Pathway to Special Needs Assisting and Early Learning Studies, Graduate

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Updates

Latest News & Resources

Upcoming events, student achievements and new courses, stay up to date with what’s going on at Donegal College.

Published: 8th August 2025
Whether you're an individual professional or an employer looking to strengthen your workforce, our Green Skills Upskilling Program (GRASP) is designed to equip you with the knowledge and expertise to thrive in the low-carbon economy.
Published: 12th June 2025
Donegal College marks an exciting new era for Further Education and Training (FET) in County Donegal. As the fresh identity of FET under the management of Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB)
Published: 12th June 2025
Students train on the hand loom and the mini loom. In doing so, they are gaining the traditional skills such as tuning, warping, and finishing that are at risk of being lost to modern production.
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