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Explore Cavan Institute’s night courses—flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Canva for GAA Club PROs Apply Now If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me Course Duration 6 Weeks Start Date & Time 24 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price 105 Course Overview This six-week Canva Course is designed specifically for GAA Public Relations Officers who want to elevate their club or county’s online presence with professional, engaging, and consistent social media content. Throughout the programme, participants will learn how to plan, design and publish eye-catching graphics, videos and promotional materials tailored to GAA communications. Using both the free version of Canva and the enhanced capabilities of Canva Pro, PROs will explore best-practice layouts, branding tools, templates and time-saving design features. By the end of the course, attendees will have the skills and confidence to create high-quality content for match promotions, community updates, player highlights, fundraising campaigns and more, ensuring their club’s story is communicated clearly, creatively and effectively across all social media platforms. Course Content Course Content Week 1 – Introduction to Canva & GAA Branding Basics Overview of Canva Free vs Canva Pro features Setting up your workspace Understanding GAA brand identity: colours, logos, typography Designing simple graphics using templates Week 2 – Social Media Content Essentials Best practices for Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and Club Website visuals Creating consistent styles with Brand Kits (Pro feature) Designing match-day graphics, fixtures, and result posts Week 3 – Storytelling Through Visual Design Creating player profiles, team line-ups, and highlight posts Using photos effectively: cropping, filters, backgrounds, and overlays Incorporating club history, community stories, and sponsor messages Week 4 – Video Content & Motion Graphics Introduction to Canva video tools Designing short promotional videos for games, events, and campaigns Using animations, transitions, and audio Export formats and platform-specific tips Week 5 – Campaigns & Advanced Pro Tools Designing full themed campaigns: fundraisers, membership drives, festivals Using Magic Studio AI tools (Pro): resizing, background remover, Magic Design Batch-creating content and using scheduling tools Week 6 – Final Project & Publishing Strategy Creating a complete social media content pack for your club Review and refinement of designs Developing a simple content calendar Tips for sustaining consistent, high-quality communication Apply Now Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course Ready to Take the Next Step? Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Explore Cavan Institute’s night courses—flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Spanish for Beginners Apply Now If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me Course Duration 8 weeks Start Date & Time 10 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €135 Course Overview This course is designed for complete ;beginners who wish to develop some competence in communicating in Spanish. It is taught in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to participate. Typical classroom activities include pair and group work, whole class discussions, some individual activities, activities in which students mingle with the whole class and some project work. Lessons will be interspersed with videos and audio clips in Spanish. The programme follows a communicative approach to language teaching. Our lessons focus on language that is required for communicating in authentic situations with an emphasis on speaking and listening. Course Content Course Content Week by week, you will learn the following: Lesson 1: How to greet in Spanish; Introducing yourself, ; ;saying thank you; Asking for the meaning of certain words; Naming things, ; ;Spanish Pronunciation; The Spanish Alphabet and important vocabulary; Where ; ;do you come from? Lesson 2: An introduction to verbs (Present tense); Talking ; ;about yourself, your family; Your home; Asking and answering personal ; ;questions; Looking for things; Numbers 0-20 Lesson 3: What do you like eating?; Hobbies; Telling the ; ;time - Asking and giving the time; Arranging things; The weather; Numbers ; ;20-100 Lesson 4: The difference between SER and ESTAR; ; ;Asking where things are; Finding your way around; Buying things in a shop; ; ;Food at a restaurant; Irregular verbs and the past tense Lesson 5: The months and seasons; Colours, days of the ; ;week; At the airport; At a hotel, your accommodation; The future tense Lesson 6: Talking about your daily routine; Talking about ; ;free time activities; The conditional tense; Countries and nationalities; ;Professions Lesson 7: The past tense; Parts of the body; At the hospital, Doctor; Renting things; Pronunciation; Grammar (Pronouns, ; ;Adjectives) Lesson 8: Revision and development; Recap Apply Now Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course Ready to Take the Next Step? Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Explore Cavan Institute’s night courses—flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Introduction to Millinery: Headpieces and Fascinators Apply Now If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me Course Duration 8 weeks Start Date & Time 10 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €135 Course Overview This exciting course introduces you to all the basic techniques to create your own fascinators & headpieces. You will learn how to work with Millinery materials like Sinamay, Veiling and Crin, creating different shapes and styles using patterns and finishing them off using feathers, flowers & embellishments, attaching them to combs and hairband to secure to your head. This course is for everyone, no previous experience is required. The course fee excludes the cost of materials. On the first evening, the tutor will provide advice on where to purchase materials. Course Content Course Content Here's a snapshot of what the course covers: The course starts with a with basic introduction to millinery and materials. You will learn how to work with a wide range of materials like: Sinamay Crin Veiling Feathers Flowers The Bias Strip Finally, you will develop patterns & basic sewing techniques for Millinery. Apply Now Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course Ready to Take the Next Step? Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Explore Cavan Institute’s night courses—flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Irish Sign Language for Beginners Apply Now If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me Course Duration 8 weeks Start Date & Time 10 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €135 Course Overview Irish Sign Language is the first language of many hard of hearing and deaf people. Today many hearing people learn sign language as a means of communicating with deaf and partially deaf people. Signs are made using the hands in combination with non-manual features, including eyes, brows, cheeks, lip patterns, tilting the head and some movement of the shoulder and the upper torso. Course Content Course Content Topics covered on this course include: Vocabulary, Grammar, Sign in Context, Expressions Family, places, holidays, food, drink ; hobbies Group Work Deaf Technology Deaf Culture and Community Apply Now Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course Ready to Take the Next Step? Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Explore Cavan Institute’s night courses—flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Oil Painting (All Levels) Apply Now If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me Course Duration 8 Weeks Start Date & Time 10 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Weekly on Tuesdays Hours per week 2.5 Price €135 Course Overview This course is suited to a wide range of participants. If you have never painted, you will find a supportive teaching environment in which to learn the basics. And yet others who have painted for years are welcome to join the class to benefit from the support of a group and a teacher to reignite their creative practice. You don't have to display any great artistic ability to join this class, simply an interest in exploring this painting medium in a fun, relaxed and encouraging environment. This is a step-by-step class taking the student from understanding their materials and how to use them, to producing various styles and themes of oil painting. The fee listed does not include a list of materials required for class which will be emailed to participants in advance of the course start date. Course Content Course Content Topics covered on this course include: Materials: types of brushes, student vs artist quality paints, different painting surfaces and painting mediums How to set up your palette How to mix paints, basic colour theory Understanding shapes, light, perspective Composition and the rule of thirds How to apply and manipulate paint to suit your style Apply Now Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course Ready to Take the Next Step? Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Explore Cavan Institute’s night courses—flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Baking Cakes and Sweet Treats Apply Now If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me Course Duration 8 Weeks Start Date & Time 10 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €135 Course Overview Introducing our “Baking Cakes and Sweet Treats” evening course, perfect for anyone with an interest in developing practical baking skills. On this course, you’ll explore classic and modern recipes, including bake and no-bake concepts. You’ll create delicious cakes and sweet treats in a fun, collaborative environment. Classes take place in Cavan Institute’s professional kitchen, which is where our culinary apprentices learn their skills. The group will be small and learning hands-on. Week-by-week, your tutor will advise you on what materials you will need to buy for the following week’s bake. This course is likely to be very popular so it’s advisable to book early. Course Content Course Content Here’s an overview of some of the possible topics this course might include, week by week (this is not a definitive outline): Week 1: Introduction & Basic Techniques Week 2: Cupcakes & Muffins Week 3: Layer Cakes & Fillings Week 4: Cheesecakes & Chilled Desserts Week 5: Pastry Treats Week 6: Celebration Cakes Week 7: Chocolate & Confectionery Week 8: Showcase & Sharing Apply Now Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course Ready to Take the Next Step? Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Explore Cavan Institute’s night courses—flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Creative Hairstyling and Upstyling Apply Now If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me Course Duration 4 weeks Start Date & Time 24 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €80 Course Overview This course will be in the format of demonstrations and hands-on workshops delivered in Cavan Institute's hairdressing training salon. We will start from the beginning with the consultation as this is the key to understanding what the client wants and what will suit her. The next step is to learn the essentials of how to put up hair, build a style with balance and structure, choose the perfect upstyle and start the foundation section right, through to finishing the fronts. You will need to bring along a full tool kit that would use for upstyling, e.g., tail comb, up-styling brush, paddle brush, bobby pins, curling wand ; iron, bobbins. Please bring along any hair jewellery or pieces you would like to incorporate into your updo. Course Content Course Content This four-week introductory course will cover the following areas: Consultation advice and tips Foundation building and the importance of this Product knowledge Techniques and methods to starting your style Tips, tricks and secrets in upstyling, including hiding hair and clips. Skills to create a range of upstyles Plaiting, various types Blowdrying to smooth the cuticle in preparing the hair How to grip and secure the hair and how to hide the clips Types of backcombing available, covers all types of hair Messy and set buns Occasional upstyles, using your preparation to transform and create a number of quick and Easy styles that clients love Low or high chic styles Apply Now Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course Ready to Take the Next Step? Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Explore Cavan Institute’s night courses—flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Jewellery Making for Beginners Apply Now If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me Course Duration 8 weeks Start Date & Time 10 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €135 Course Overview Imagine how much pleasure you’d get in wearing or gifting a piece of jewellery that you’d made yourself. Well, now’s your chance to learn how make some unique, hand-made pieces that you can wear with pride or give as presents to loved ones and friends. This course will teach you the basics of how to make a range of stunning pieces of jewellery. During the course you will get the chance to learn as you create, developing skills that you can continue to use long after the course ends. The fee listed excludes the cost of materials. The tutor will provide students with advice on what they need to purchase for this course and a range of places from which to buy. Course Content Course Content Here's a snapshot of what the course covers: You will make a necklace, earrings, rings and more using wire, crystals and stones. You will also be introduced to precious metals and get an understanding of the various precious metals. By the end of the eight weeks, you’ll have made least one necklace, a wire ring and a set of earrings. Apply Now Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course Ready to Take the Next Step? Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Explore Cavan Institute’s night courses—flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Floristry for Beginners Apply Now If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me Course Duration 8 weeks Start Date & Time 10 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €135 Course Overview In this course, you will learn everything you need to expand the knowledge you already may have in flower arranging skills. it is suitable for anyone who has a love of flowers whether you want to have the joy of arranging flowers from your garden or making floral designs for yourself, friends and family. Our class has a very friendly atmosphere where we have fun as well as creating beautiful arrangements. On this course, you will be sure to make friends as well as floral arrangements to enjoy at home. The fee listed above does not include the cost of a number of materials required to complete the course. Course Content Course Content You will learn all about: conditioning flowers when you get them home selecting foliage and blooms coordinating colour design and texture. At the end of the eight weeks, you will have made: hand-tied bouquets table arrangements Christmas wreaths and arrangements floral designs suitable for expression of sympathy. The tutor will explain the best places to purchase flowers and supplies as well as covering the cost of making items for sale if you plan to consider floristry as a small business. Apply Now Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course Ready to Take the Next Step? Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Explore Cavan Institute’s night courses—flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Dog Grooming for Beginners Apply Now If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me Course Duration 4 weeks Start Date & Time 4 March 2026 at 18:30:00 Weekly on Wednesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €80 Course Overview The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basics of dog grooming. This course will start with a theory class that provides an overview on the equipment involved in grooming and how to maintain it. This is followed by three practical classes that will demonstrate the process involved in a groom, introducing you to the different way to groom a variety of breed and coat types. You will also learn important elements related to housing a dog, a dog’s body language, the dog’s skin and possible skin disorders. This will be followed by three practical classes. Student are advised to apply early for this course as it tends to fill up quickly. Course Content Course Content Topics covered on this course include: Theory: equipment, grooming process, how to care for the dog throughout the groom, reading its body language Practical: The grooming process Wash and blow dries only (smooth coated dogs) How to groom dogs with double-coated fur, e.g., huskey, rough collie, German Shepherd, Bernese mountain dog De-shedding process, followed by wash and blast dry Brushing/combing/clipping of dogs How to groom dogs with curly coats, e.g., cockapoo, poodle, bichon frise Apply Now Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course Ready to Take the Next Step? Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Explore Cavan Institute’s night courses—flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Basic Barbering Skills Apply Now If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me Course Duration 6 weeks Start Date & Time 4 November 2025 at 18:30:00 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €105 Course Overview Here's what will you learn each week: First, students will be shown how to use cutting tools and attachments. Each week students will be given a demonstration on various cutting techniques. From week two onwards, students will be encouraged to bring their own model to start building their confidence in using the cutting tools and this will hugely benefit their confidence to grow each week. What will I need to bring/buy for the course? Students will be asked to bring a model each week. This will ensure the students get the most out of the course. Bringing a model allows the student to demonstrate the skills that have been shown during class. This is not necessary but will hugely benefit the student. You will learn to use the following tools and equipment: Clippers with various attachments Scissors and cutting comb Hair dryer and hairbrush for styling Styling products Course Content Course Content The barbering course will teach you everything you need to know to be able to develop basic barbering cutting skills. You will learn various cutting styles and techniques, with a full demonstration on how to use all the cutting tools and attachments. This course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn how to cut men's hair. This could be just for someone who wants to know how to cut hair at home or for students thinking about starting a career in barbering or upskilling. The tutor will provide you with advice on what tools and equipment you will need to be able to cut men's hair, including clippers with various attachments, scissors and cutting comb, cutting gown, water spray bottle, hair dryer and hairbrush for styling, optional styling products. If students have their own tools and equipment at home, there is no need to buy new ones as these can be bought as they grow in with confidence in using the cutting tools. Apply Now Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course Ready to Take the Next Step? Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Explore Cavan Institute’s night courses—flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Introduction to Irish Law Apply Now If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me Course Duration 8 Weeks Start Date & Time 10 February 2026 at 12:00:00 Weekly on Tuesdays Hours per week 2.5 Price 135 Course Overview If you have an interest in Irish law, why not join this engaging eight-week evening course designed to make the fundamentals of Irish law accessible and practical. You’ll explore the structure of the Irish legal system, key principles of constitutional, civil and criminal law, and how these impact everyday life. This course is tailored for adult learners with no prior legal experience, focusing on clear explanations, real-world examples and interactive discussions. By the end, you’ll understand the sources of law, the role of courts and essential concepts like contracts, rights and responsibilities. Whether you’re just curious about the law or considering further study, this course offers a friendly, supportive environment in which to explore this fascinating topic. Course Content Course Content Here’s an overview of the topics you’ll cover, week by week: Week 1: What is Law? Week 2: Historical Development of Irish Law Week 3: Sources of Irish Law Week 4: The Irish Court System Week 5: Legal Professions in Ireland Week 6: Legal Reasoning and Interpretation Week 7: Rights and Responsibilities Week 8: Law in Practice Apply Now Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course Ready to Take the Next Step? Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit