About Us
Fáilte chuig Kinsale College. The first thing you will notice when you visit Kinsale College is the atmosphere. There is a wonderful caring, nurturing, and inclusive atmosphere here in Kinsale. This is mainly due to the brilliant teachers and staff of the college. All our teachers and staff members really go above and beyond to make sure that all students settle in and receive the best support possible to enable them to excel in their chosen course.
At Kinsale College we offer a huge variety of courses which provides education for all. We regularly review the courses we offer to endure that they meet the demands of local industry and maintain the strongest possible links with third level institutes. We are extremely proud of the many learners who have secured employment as a result of attending the college. Additionally, many of our students have progressed to universities, at home and abroad, as well as Institutes of Technology and other colleges of further education through the Higher Education Links Scheme and Cork Colleges Progression links.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive college welcoming learners of all ages, nationalities and abilities including mature students who wish to return to education and training.
At Kinsale College we really believe that your future starts here. Please contact us, check out our website, follow us on social media or better still call in to us for more details regarding our courses. We would be delighted to assist you in picking the right course for you and starting you on your learning journey with us here is Kinsale.
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Choose wisely and remember that we are on hand to offer any further advice. This is your new beginning – your journey.Why Us?
Kinsale College offers super practical, active and job ready courses. Whether you have a passion for food, enjoy being outdoors,need a way to express your artistic and dramatic personality, or want IT and admin skills that set you up for life we have a course of study for you.
Kinsale College is renouned for its fantastic student centered approach. Students leave the college more confident and feeling ready to compete in the world of work.Supportive tutors working in a non- judgmental encouraging atmosphere allows creative and academic personal development to flourish. We also have disability resources and supports if required by students.
Mature students, National & International students, Leaving Cert applied and regular leaving Cert students make for a unique blend of classes which matches well with Kinsale as a vibrant, picturesque and popular town on the southwest coast of Ireland. The “Gourmet capital” with stunning vistas offers surroundings like no other, a lively social nightlife with plenty of café’s, pubs and restaurants. Settling into this town is never a problem with plenty of events and festivals to involve yourself in as a student. Close to beaches, the harbour and historic scenery allows access to activities such as sailing, walking & surfing.
Progression to the next level of study is an important element of the educational process in Kinsale College. Access routes through QQI results to all Institutes of Technology is possible. Special links through the Cork Colleges progresssion scheme gives students an extra entry route in Cork IT. The special Links entry route to UCC is extremely popular.
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The College has a purpose built facility to accommodate students involved in Drama in the form of its impressive amphitheatre. The Professional Cookery students train in a professional kitchen and 16-seat restaurant. The Sustainable Horticulture/Permaculture students have access to the market garden, two poly-tunnels and the college site for growing herbs, vegetables, fruit, nuts and Flowers. Students involved in technology training courses use Apple Mac computers and up-to-date software. The art students enjoy the dark room and Kiln facilities and access to The Mill Exibition space in Kinsale for their end-of-year exhibition. There are also free car parking facilities for students at the main campus in Kinsale.
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Transport Links
Kinsale College has a free daily shuttle bus from Bandon town to College.
Local link services from Clonakility to Kinsale town operate daily.
Further Inforamtion.
A regular bus on the hour daily. now operates from Cork City to Kinsale making it more accessible than ever before for those travelling to the college.
Rental accommodation is available in the village for the academic year and houses/ rooms are frequently advertised on the college notice board.
For international students it is worth mentioning that Kinsale is approximately 20km from Cork International Airport and is also within easy commute of Ringaskiddy Ferry Port.