No Fees
NO FEES for September 2025

Mayo College of Further Education and Training is delighted to announce we are not charging fees for September 2025. This announcement covers exam fees, student consumables and student journals.

During the current cost of living crisis this announcement will make all our courses more accessible than ever.

Welcome

Mayo College of Further Education and Training offers a fresh and vibrant place to study. We have over 60 Level 5 and Level 6 courses all offering progression and employment opportunities. These courses run across our locations in Mayo including Ballina, Castlebar, Ballinrobe, Swinford, Belmullet, Claremorris and Westport.

We have an extensive Erasmus+ programme with partners in over 15 EU countries and destinations outside the EU including Canada and New Zealand.

We have an extensive Erasmus+ programme with partners in over 15 EU countries and destinations outside the EU including Canada and New Zealand.

We have an extensive Erasmus+ programme with partners in over 15 EU countries and destinations outside the EU including Canada and New Zealand.

Our Night school offers a range of Hobby and Certified courses that are scheduled over evenings and weekends including the very popular Green Cert in Agriculture.

Our night school offers a range of Hobby and Certified courses that are scheduled over evenings and weekends including the very popular Green Cert in Agriculture

Our Night school offers a range of Hobby and Certified courses that are scheduled over evenings and weekends including the very popular Green Cert in Agriculture

Welcome to Mayo College of Further Education and Training

We offer a fresh and vibrant place to study and our aim is to ensure that lifelong learning opportunities are available to all. Students on our PLC courses may receive Level 5 or Level 6 awards which are nationally recognised and which are a stepping stone to further study or training. While many of our students go directly into the world of work, increasing numbers progress to higher educational opportunities.

If you have questions you would like to ask us, or would like further information or advice about our courses, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our staff are friendly and welcoming and would be delighted to help.

Whichever course you take we hope your time at Westport CFE is fulfilling and enriching and that you will consider continuing your education in the future.

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Our Courses

Animation Level 5 Ballina

This one year Level 5 QQI course in Animation provides a foundation in Animation Studies and provides the opportunity to progress to employment or further study in the Animation area. The course contains a mix of practical and theory elements with trips throughout the year. There is an opportunity to partake in Erasmus+ placements.

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Art Level 6 Westport

This one year Level 5 QQI course in Art provides a foundation in Art Studies and provides the opportunity to progress to employment or further study in the Art area. The course contains a mix of practical and theory elements with trips throughout the year. There is an opportunity to partake in Erasmus+ placements.

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Agriculture Level 5 Westport

This one year Level 5 QQI course in Agriculture provides a foundation in Agriculture Studies and provides the opportunity to progress to employment or further study in the Agricultural area. The course contains a mix of practical and theory elements with trips throughout the year. There is an opportunity to partake in Erasmus+ placements.

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Animal Care Level 5 Westport

This one year Level 5 QQI course in Animal Care provides a foundation in Animal Healthcare Studies and provides the opportunity to progress to employment or further study in the Animal Care area. The course contains a mix of practical and theory elements with trips throughout the year. There is an opportunity to partake in Erasmus+ placements.

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Animal Science Level 6 Westport

This one year Level 6 QQI course in Animal Science provides a foundation in Animal Healthcare Studies and provides the opportunity to progress to employment or further study in the Animal Care area. The course contains a mix of practical and theory elements with trips throughout the year. There is an opportunity to partake in Erasmus+ placements.

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Agriculture Level 6 Westport

This one year Level 6 QQI course in Agriculture provides a foundation in Agriculture Studies and provides the opportunity to progress to employment or further study in the Agricultural area. The course contains a mix of practical and theory elements with trips throughout the year. There is an opportunity to partake in Erasmus+ placements.

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Our Departments

Applied Science & Technology Department

Practical experience in a farm environment will form an integral part of the course and may take place at a number of locations.

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Apprenticeships

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Beauty & Hairdressing Department

The purpose of this course is to equip graduates with a broad range of advanced hairdressing skills, knowledge ...

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Business, IT & Humanities Department

This course primarily focuses on preparation for work in an BUSINESS & IT environment, but many students use it as a stepping stone for entry ...

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Creative Arts Department

The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work in roles such as ...

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Health & Applied Healthcare Department

The aim of this programme is to provide the necessary skills and training to interested school leavers or adult learners who ...

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Latest Blog

Open Day at Mayo College of Further Education & Training, Thursday 7th March from 12pm – 7pm

Open Day at Mayo College of Further Education & Training, Thursday 7h March from 12pm – 7pm Mayo College of Further Education & Training will be holding an open day...

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Considering a career in Hairdressing?

Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board Yesterday, the 19th July, Simon Harris TD Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science visited the Castlebar Campus of...

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Covid-19 Information

Further information on the Coronavirus from the Department of Education and Skills can be accessed here Information on the Novel Coronavirus (2019-NCOV)…

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