Find out more about Agriculture, Horticulture, Equine and Forestry Courses

The four Teagasc colleges and the three private agricultural colleges are holding a series of open days during March for prospective students, their families and career guidance teachers.

The colleges will open their doors to prospective applicants to full-time Level 5 agriculture, horticulture, equine and forestry courses. Attendees will have the opportunity on different dates during March to learn about the courses available, and get a chance to meet teaching staff, educational experts, current students and potential employers of course graduates. Prospective students, their parents and guardians, will also be given a guided tour of the excellent facilities in each location.

Head of Education at Teagasc, Dr Anne Marie Butler invited all prospective students, their families and career guidance teachers to visit one of the colleges. She said; “These open days are a great opportunity to find out if a career in agriculture, horticulture, forestry or equine suits you. All my colleagues in the colleges will be available at the events to show you around our campuses and talk to you about our student experiences and what you can expect to learn and enjoy on the different courses.” 

More information on courses and facilities

College Open Days – Spring 2025

Mountbellew Agricultural College

Wednesday, 5 March 2025 | 10am to 12:30pm

Mountbellew, Co. Galway. Eircode: H53 WE00.

Teagasc Kildalton College

Friday, 7 March 2025 | Tours start at 10am & 11am

Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. Eircode: E32 YW08.

Gurteen College

Friday, 7 March 2025 | 10:30am to 12:30pm

Ballingarry, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Eircode: E53 TP93.

Teagasc Clonakilty Agricultural College

Friday, 7 March 2025 | 11am to 1pm

Darrara, Clonakilty, Co. Cork. Eircode: P85 AX52

Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College

Friday, 14 March 2025 | 9:30am to 1pm (Advance Booking is Essential)

Ballyhaise, Co Cavan. Eircode: H12 E392.

Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture, National Botanic Gardens

Thursday, 20 March & 12 June 2025 | 12 noon to 3pm

Glasnevin, Dublin 9. Eircode: D09 VY63

Salesian Agricultural College, Pallaskenry

Friday, 25 April 2025 | 10am to 1pm

Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick. Eircode: V94 V8N3.