Ballyfermot College of Further Education BCFE

The City of Dublin ETB is co-
funded by the
Government of
Ireland and the European Union.

Government of Ireland European Union

upcoming open days

  1. Tuesday 1st of September, 10.00am-1.00pm - Information Day
  2. Wednesday the 11th of November, 10.00am-3.00pm - Open Day
  3. Tuesday the 23rd of February, 10.00am-3.00pm - Open Day

news & events

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Create your future 2026

Create Your Future 2026 Digital Exhibition
Senator Elaine Flynn gifts Minceir Grub Box

Senator Elaine Flynn gifts Minceir Grub Box
Intensive English Language course 2026 Finglas

Intensive English Language Preparation for City of Dublin FET Colleges...
Tertiary Degrees at City of Dublin ETB

City of Dublin FET College Tertiary Degrees
Francie & Hugh

Changing of the guard in Ballyfermot Rock School as two...
Graduate Exhibition

Graduate Exhibition May 11 & 12 – Animation, Illustration &...
Concert & Exhibition 6th May

Ceoltóir Students’ Concert and Student-made Instruments Exhibition May 6th
nursing showcase

Nursing Studies Showcase 

Contemporary Music Performance Gig on 29th and 30th April
Intercultural Day 2026

Intercultural Day 2026
Venetia Ellis accepts the RTS Student Award for Animation on behalf of her team.

‘The Cat Burglar’ wins in the Animation category at the...

Media students present Balls to the Wall on Together FM

past students

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  • I cannot recommend this course enough. Whether you are pursuing further education or, like I was, looking for a job in the creative industry, this course is invaluable. I went straight into employment after finishing the course and I found that...

    Graham Moynes

    HND in Graphic Design

  • I am a female that knows what I want in life and I pursue it whole heartedly. I am a mum, wife, sister and someone’s daughter. I love telling stories and making music and I have a lot of experience...

    Oluwafunmilayo (La’Fun) Ayibiowu

    Social Care Studies Level 6 Advanced

  • Being a student of Illustration at BCFE was a challenging and enjoyable experience. The course helped me improve my artistic skills as well as develop my career professionally. It has broadened my horizons and prepared me to continue forward in this...

    Carla Rodera

    HND in Illustration

  • BCFE’s journalism course gave me the confidence, courage and knowledge to pursue a career in journalism. I landed an internship at a women’s digital media publication in 2017 and was promoted to Deputy Editor of three websites, including Shemazing.net in...

    Kat O’Connor

    Higher National Diploma in Journalism

  • Overall, … the RTL course was a great experience and gave me great confidence moving forward in my life

    Cheryl Finnerty

    Return to Learning

  • My motivation for choosing the two year HND in Graphic Design at BCFE was that the skill set taught there provided the opportunity to go straight into the industry after college.

    Gabriella Makrai

    HND in Graphic Design

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