Gartan

08/09/2026

We are accepting applications for our Outdoor Sport and Recreation Certificate. Why not take a year to invest in yourself, developing skills that can be applied in many other aspects of your life.

🎥 "The skills you learn here can take you anywhere."
🇫🇷 From an Erasmus experience in France, to securing a job after completing the course, our Outdoor Sport & Recreation students gain so much more than qualifications.
In this video, Hannah shares her experience of studying at Gartan, the friendships and teamwork she built along the way, the support she received from staff, and how the skills she learned opened doors to exciting opportunities.
🌊 Adventure
🤝 Teamwork
🌍 Travel opportunities
💼 Real career pathways
📍 A unique place to learn in the heart of Donegal
If you love the outdoors and want a career that's active, rewarding and different every day, this could be the course for you.
👉 Applications are now open for our Certificate in Outdoor Sport & Recreation.
🔗 Find out more and apply today: https://donegalcollege.ie/.../certificate-in-outdoor.../
Tá Cúrsaí Oiliúna arna gcomhchistiú ag Rialtas na hÉireann agus an Aontas Eorpach. Traineeships are co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union. 🇮🇪🇪🇺 See less

04/09/2026

A great initiative for Students and Teachers.

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Students may also have the opportunity to participate in a week long Erasmus+ funded placement in France. Selected students will have the opportunity to experience another culture; learn the basics of another language, enhance professional and personal knowledge and training. This opportunity includ...

23/07/2026

Our 'Outdoor Sports & Recreation' course is now open for applications.
This programme prepares participants for employment as Outdoor Activity Instructors, equipping them with the practical skills, technical knowledge, and safety competencies needed to lead a wide range of outdoor activities within recreational and Outdoor Education industry.
Alongside activity specific training, the course places strong emphasis on developing personal effectiveness, professional attitudes, and job‑seeking skills. Graduates leave with the confidence and adaptability required to work not only in the outdoor sector, but also in any field that values teamwork, empathy, planning, and dynamic, responsive employees.
The course is classified as Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)
Students also have the opportunity to consolidate their skills and sectoral understanding by taking part in an Erasmus trip to the Ardèche region of France, where they further develop their knowledge and practical abilities alongside our partners at CREPS Rhône-Alpes

Traineeships are co-funded by the Governmnet of Ireland and the European Union. 🇮🇪🇪🇺
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Students may also have the opportunity to participate in a week long Erasmus+ funded placement in France. Selected students will have the opportunity to experience another culture; learn the basics of another language, enhance professional and personal knowledge and training. This opportunity includ...

23/07/2026

23/07/2026

Can you guess the Gartan staff?

18/07/2026

17/07/2026

📢 New course!

🌿 Love the outdoors and looking for a new career path?

Our new National Parks Estate Skills course has been designed to give you the practical skills and knowledge needed to work in Ireland’s National Parks and Natura 2000 sites.

Delivered through a unique partnership between Glenveagh National Park and Donegal College, this hands-on programme combines:

✅ Horticulture
✅ Ecology
✅ Outdoor Skills
✅ Practical, industry-focused training

Learn in real-world environments and gain valuable experience in some of Donegal’s most stunning locations.

📍 Training takes place across Glenveagh National Park, Donegal College Ballyraine and Gartan.

🔗 Find out more and apply here: https://donegalcollege.ie/course/national-parks-estate-skills/