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3 BCFE graduates shortlisted for the...

3 BCFE’s graduates are involved in the illustration and graphic production of books who have been shortlisted for the An Post Irish Book Awards.   Robert Vaughan (AIH 2011-2013) is a wildlife...

BCFE Graduate Eileen Flynn’s Journey to...

Eileen Flynn’s inspiring story was recently covered by University Times, the main student publication at Trinity College. Eileen is a graduate of BCFE, and later of Maynooth University. See the...

Launch of childrens’ book “Holy Shocking...

ABOUT THE BOOK “Holy Shocking Saints” is a beautifully illustrated book celebrating the extraordinary lives of twelve remarkable people whether mystics, healers or holy people, their strong belief was the catalyst...

Striking new artwork ‘Dublin Bike’ by...

See the images on the Dublin Canvas Facebook page. The piece is located opposite The Yellow House, Willbrook Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.

BCFE Erasmus students

In February 2020, BCFE Radio students JJ Clarke and Tiarna Slevin went on an Erasmus Plus trip to Finland where they made a podcast for YLE International’s iconic programme ‘All...

The HND in Illustration Course Celebrates...

There has been cause for celebration recently on the HND in Illustration as both graduate Caoimhe Hennessy and teacher Margaret Anne Suggs, published new books. Caoimhe, who left the course...

Recent Graduate Traineeship

The Irish School of Animation at Ballyfermot College is delighted to announce that recent graduate Patrick Naughton will begin his traineeship at Vela Games, one of seven participating Irish studios...

BCFE pays tribute to Sr Margaret...

Sr Margaret MacCurtain was the first Principal of Ballyfermot College of Further Education (known as Senior College Ballyfermot) in 1979. She was pioneering in developing innovative curriculum to education and...

Record 35 shortlisted nominations for IMRO...

In 2019 there were 14 Nominations and 8 Overall winners at the IMRO Radio Industry Awards. This year BCFE Radio alumni more than doubled the average shortlist with a record...