Ballyhaise College
Ballyhaise College is located 8km north of Cavan town on an estate of 220 hectares of grassland and is a leading provider of training in Agriculture and Forestry. Close links have been developed with the local Institute of Technology in Dundalk (DkIT). This has facilitated the development of progression to third level (HETAC) courses and has greatly enhanced the provision of agricultural education in the North East. . Over 1000 students are currently registered on courses at Ballyhaise College.
The main house is nearly 300 years old and retains many of its historical features.
May 2017
Student Accommodation
Students are accommodated in various accommodation buildings across the campus. All rooms are study-bedrooms combining sleeping and study space and having:
- a bed
- a desk and chair
- a wardrobe
- shelving
Rooms are normally allocated to students of similar age and academic status. This helps you make friends and develops a strong feeling of community.
Heating, lighting and an internet connection are included as standard. Residences include a TV in the communal area and some include a TV licence
Facilities/Activities
A large sports hall is available for indoor soccer, basketball, volleyball and badminton. There is also a games room for pool, darts, table tennis, cards, TV and general socialising plus computer training labs 77 desktop PCs.
Gaelic football is popular and the college team visits other colleges to play matches. Debating, cross-country running, Macra na Feirme farm tasks, sheep shearing and local and foreign tours are all part of life in Ballyhaise.
The Farm
The college farm consists of a 120 cow dairy herd, 60 cow suckler herd, 200 ewe sheep flock, 120 cattle of various types.
The farm includes 50 hectares of diverse woodlands, Ballyhaise College is a registered centre for external candidates taking examinations for ABC Awards in Arboriculture.
Contact
John Kelly, Principal,
Teagasc, Ballyhaise College,
Ballyhaise,
Co Cavan.
Phone: +353 49 4338108
Fax: +353 49 4338540
Email:ballyhaise.college@teagasc.ie