Course details

This course, accredited by FETAC, is the introductory course for young people who wish to make their career as farmers. The course is suitable for people seeking employment on farms. Graduates of the course are eligible to:

  • Progress to a Level 6 Green Cert or an Advanced Certificate in Agriculture programme
  • Transfer to Year 2 of the Higher Certificate in Agriculture or a BSc in Agriculture at an Institute of Technology
  • Transfer to linked courses at Institutes of Technology through the Higher Education Links Scheme

Entry Requirements and Application Procedures

This course is offered on a full-time basis at colleges. Applicants for the full-time programme must have completed the senior cycle of a second level school or be 17 years old or over on 1 January following entry to the course.

The course may also be offered on a part-time basis to mature students at Agricultural Colleges and Teagasc Regional Education Centres. Applicants must be 23 years old or over on 1 January following entry to the course.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Clonakilty Agricultural College

We_They locally known as Darrara College, has been involved in agricultural education since it was left to the local parish and later to the state for that purpose in 1905.

Our aim is to train students for employment in the agricultural industry and to equip young entrants into farming with the knowledge and skills to become professional farmers. We also provide training in association with Cork Institute of Technology. Students can also progress to graduate from UCC or UCD.

Currently we are providing training for 240 students between all of our courses. There is a balance of both school leavers and mature participants among the students.

Students are trained in the theory and practice of Agriculture and business and get an opportunity to work in a practical way on farms as part of their training.

Graduates of our courses not only return to farm the land but also contribute in many sectors of the Agricultural industry, including Co-Ops, trade suppliers, Agricultural businesses.

We_They is located 3 miles from the picturesque town of Clonakilty in west Cork. On approach to Clonakilty from Cork city or Bandon, turn left for Timoleague just inside the speed limits. The college is signposted from there. Approaching from the Skibbereen / Clonakilty direction, take the Cork road out of Clonakilty and turn right for Timoleague at the top of the hill. The second right brings you to the college entrance.

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