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Evening School Autumn Enrolment Opens Mid July
We are offering a selection of Evening courses at Rathmines College this Autumn. Apply online from Mid July
Events News
05 May, 2025
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Graduation 2025
It was standing room only in The Round Room, Mansion House for the City of Dublin FET Rathmines, Central Campus graduation. Teachers, family and friends came together to congratulate the Class of 2024-25 on their academic achievements at the annual presentation of awards.
Events News
05 May, 2025
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Open Days
Join us at one of our next open day and get the opportunity to chat directly with course directors and teachers about the QQI Level 4, 5 & 6 Further Education courses on offer in the college. Rathmines College also offers Professional Accountancy courses, accredited by ACCA and ATI, and a one-year Repeat Leaving Cert programme. The college offers excellent progression routes from QQI Level 4 to 5 and to 6 and Professional Accountancy.
News
03 March, 2025
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Rathmines College Partners with Oxfam
Rathmines College Partners with Oxfam to Promote Sustainability | By Sebastian Brindley, Hlengiwe Mbali & Jonathan Martins test
Student Blog
03 March, 2025
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A Huge Week for Sport @RathminesCollege
Swimming, Basketball and Football - an incredible run of success!
News Student Blog
03 March, 2025
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Congratulations!
ATI Class of 2025
News
02 February, 2025
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Unforgettable memories, new friendships, and a serious love for €1 tacos.
Blog post written by Mary McHale and Mia Watters
Student Blog
02 February, 2025
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5k -College, Community & Charity Event
Our hugely successful Charity 5k event took place on Thursday, Feb 6th. With a great turn out from both students and staff, the weather was perfect for running and walking, creating a fantastic community atmosphere both in the college and in the local area.
News Events
02 February, 2025
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Erasmus Students Depart for Malaga and Nantes
Wishing our Erasmus + students the best of luck as they travel to Nantes and Malaga this week. We hope everyone has a great experience and a lot of fun.
Events News
02 February, 2025
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Rathmines College 4 – O TUS Midlands
Rathmines into the Cup Semis- Match report by Darragh McCann (Media Student).
News Student Blog
02 February, 2025
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Pop up with a Purpose- We need your Stuff!
The Rathmines Thrift Shop will return for one week only on the 3rd of March! Working in collaboration with our partner, Oxfam, we are looking forward to discovering unique stock items in our Oxfam Collection stations.
Events News
01 January, 2025
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Hiking Trip to Glendalough
Our accountancy students enjoyed a winter walk in Glendalough,
Events News
12 December, 2024
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Christmas at Rathmines College
Seasons Greetings from All @ Rathmines College- with Bake off and Christmas Jumper Day on the 12th of December, the Holiday Seasons has officially started at Rathmines College
Uncategorized News
12 December, 2024
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Rathmines College 4-0 DCU
Rathmines College defeated DCU 4-0 with a dominant performance from start to finish, showcasing their attacking prowess as they advanced to the semi-finals.
Events News
11 November, 2024
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Trinity Accesss- Applications Now Open
On successful completion of this course, students can progress to 1st year degree courses in Arts and Social Sciences in TCD. Rathmines is one of only 3 colleges offering students this direct route to degree courses in Trinity College Dublin
News
06 June, 2024
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Graduation 2024
Congratulation to our 2024 Graduates
Events News
05 May, 2024
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English and IT at Rathmines College
Our Level 5 English and IT graduates write about their experience in Rathmines College, as International students
News
05 May, 2024
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10 Reasons to Consider doing a PLC course
Read about the advantages of doing a PLC course, brilliantly described by one or our alumni, Barry Walsh: Barry, Founder at FocusonDiversity.ie and recently awarded the ETBI Alumni Honouring Excellence Award, talks about the many benefits of going the PLC route- we couldn't have put it better ourselves!
News
04 April, 2024
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New Sustainability & Business Course
With Indeed reporting a significant increase in "Green Job" postings (up 93% since 2019), the demand for candidates for sustainable jobs is very strong. In order to help fill the gap between the supply and demain in the sustainable jobs sector, Rathmines College are launching a new QQI Level 5 course in September 2024: Sustainability and Business. This unique Course in Sustainability and Business blends traditional business studies with a robust focus on sustainability. Find out more at https://www.rathminescollege.ie/courses/business-and-sustainability-studies/
Events News
04 April, 2024
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Rathmines College Raises Over €500 for Oxfam Ireland
Raising €566 for Oxfam Ireland, the thrift shop run by our Level 5 Marketing students was a huge success. By selling pre-loved items, this initiative not only raised money for a a great cause but helped students learn about the importance of sustainability. All promotional activities were run by our innovative students including social media marketing, personal selling, sales promotion PR and poster design. A branding style guide was created for the shop and it was a real team effort with both staff and students donating stock through our collection stations in the college.
News Uncategorized
04 April, 2024
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Thrift Shop- Training with Oxam
A Big Thank you to Jill and Sarah from Oxfam Rathmines who welcomed our students into their busy shop and store room for training. We benefited from their experience regarding pricing, display and stock sorting and we are all prepped and ready to go for our the launch of our Pop Up Thrift Shop on March 5th. All proceeds going to Oxfam Ireland.
Events News
02 February, 2024
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Thrift Shop
From March 4th to the 6th Rathmines College in collaboration with Oxfam will be hosting a thrift shop to raise money for charity. If you would like to donate your unwanted clothes, jewellery, shoes, books etc. They can be left in our donation bin in Rathmines town hall. The shop will be setup in Rathmines college in room 1 and prices will range from €1- €8.
Events News
02 February, 2024
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Rathmines College Graduation – May ’23
The Round Room at the Mansion House was full to capacity for our 2023 Celebration Evening. Congratulations to all our graduates. You can view photos of the evening in the Graduation Photo Gallery
Events
06 June, 2023
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Amazing News | All Course Fees Now ONLY €50
You Spoke, We Listened | Improving Access to Education for All | Rathmines College course fees for the 2023-24 academic year have been reduced to a flat fee of €50
News
06 June, 2023
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New Course – Advanced Business & English – Level 6
Level 5 graduates of the English and IT course can now progress to this new Level 6 Advanced course. Course includes Business, IT and English modules. Perfect your English and gain a QQI Level 6 business qualification to enhance your employment options and/or prepare for progression to 3rd Level.
Events News
05 May, 2023
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Rathmines College Launches NEW Short Courses under the Skills to Advance programme
News
02 February, 2023
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City of Dublin ETB to receive €500,000 cybersecurity support
News
10 October, 2022
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Minister Simon Harris visits Rathmines College
Events
10 October, 2021