Ballyfermot College of Further Education BCFE

The City of Dublin ETB is co-
funded by the
Government of
Ireland and the European Union.

Government of Ireland European Union

  • Open Day Nov 11th

  • Open Day Nov 11th

  • Open Day Nov 11th

  • Open Day Nov 11th

  • Open Day Nov 11th

  • Open Day Nov 11th

upcoming open days

  1. Wednesday the 11th of November, 10.00am-3.00pm - Open Day
  2. Tuesday the 23rd of February, 10.00am-3.00pm - Open Day

news & events

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BCFE_Open_Day_Nov 11

Open Day, Nov 11th, 10am – 3pm
animation dingle winner 2026

Animation Dingle Sting Winner 2026: That One Time An Phiast...
Winner

Ballyfermot College Halloween Party

Aesop’s Fables Exhibition
Francie Conway

Teacher Francie Conway Honoured
Radio Awards 2026

Radio Course Winners at IMRO National Radio Awards 2026
Olivia Higher Options world skills Heroes Stage

Radio Grad Olivia Campbell Takes the Stage at RDS
Cleo wins Miss Ireland

College lecturer Cleo Knight wins Ms Ireland 2026
Orla Rapple wins IMROs

 Orla Rapple wins Gold at IMROs
Active Consent

More than 900 students got Active Consent training in September
EMSOC BY Josue Pena

Harmonies for Hope: Students put their photography skills into practice
radio students

Ballyfermot Radio Students & Talk Radio Europe

past students

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  • 2018 Graduate Tara Walsh  My name is Tara Walsh and I’m the entertainment reporter for SPIN 1038 and SPIN South West. I also present my own show every Saturday from 3pm to 7pm on SPIN 1038. My job involves writing on-air...

    Tara Walsh

    Radio Programming & Production

  • My own personal journey does not end with this course. This course and the Mental Health Awareness module has begun my path towards my end goal; with such information, advice and guidance I am forever grateful for the opportunity to...

    Yvonne Byrne

    Social Care Studies Level 6 Advanced

  • My name is Michelle McAuley and I am a graduate of the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Social Care. I think this year has been the hardest year for anyone to go back to college specifically those who’ve had a...

    Michelle McAuley

    Social Care Studies Level 6 Advanced

  • Being a student of Illustration at BCFE was a challenging and enjoyable experience. The course helped me improve my artistic skills as well as develop my career professionally. It has broadened my horizons and prepared me to continue forward in this...

    Carla Rodera

    HND in Illustration

  • I am a female that knows what I want in life and I pursue it whole heartedly. I am a mum, wife, sister and someone’s daughter. I love telling stories and making music and I have a lot of experience...

    Oluwafunmilayo (La’Fun) Ayibiowu

    Social Care Studies Level 6 Advanced

  • During my two years of study here, I found myself emerged in all things music and I really loved every minute of it. I came out at the end a more confident and knowledgeable musician. I started playing the bouzouki...

    Daoirí Farrell

    Irish Traditional Music Performance (HND)

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