Student testimonials

Aaron Conlon

Professional Cookery

"Work experience was a key benefit of the course and I found it very beneficial. It allowed us to put into practice everything we had been learning in college. I also got a chance to travel to France with the Erasmus programme. I found the lecturers very inspiring and always there to help whenever you needed them". Aaron Conlon - Cavan

Dylan Courtney

Private Security and Policing Studies

"After finishing Level 5, I progressed to Level 6 while I applied for the Guards. I learned a load of key skills when it comes to the security industry. The best one was the guarding skills because at the end of that, you can apply for your PSA License." Dylan Courtney

Aili Leonard

Nail and Beauty Care

"I really would love to work in this industry in the future and doing work experience really solidified that. The course facilities here are amazing. You get your uniform and all of the kits you need for the course. I really love doing this course." Aili Leonard - Cavan

Gabriele Ciskauskaite

Hairdressing

"I chose to study Hairdressing at Cavan Institute because I always wanted to be a hairdresser. It's amazing to have a qualification not just to be a hairdresser in this country but also in other countries. The teachers and students are amazing. They will give you everything." Gabriele Ciskauskaite - Cavan.

Dimitry Germanov

Creative Digital Media

"There was a great opportunity from Cavan Institute for the Creative Digital Media students to also do an Adobe Certification, which is internationally recognised. It was beneficial for me to show people I am confident in the field. Our tutors were very helpful throughout the course." Dimitry Gemanov - Cavan

Graham Lennon

Computer Games Design

"I studied Computer and Games Design for my first year and Computer and Games Development for my second year. I was then able to use that to process into a degree course for Creative Media in Dundalk. The two years in Cavan prepared me really well to progress into Dundalk." - Graham Lennon

Alana Downey

Business Studies

"I loved the level 5 Business Studies so much I ended up doing a Level 6 in Administration and IT for Business. I have used a lot of skills from Cavan Institute to bring me into my current job. There are many opportunities you have when you complete this course in Cavan Institute. " Alana Downey - Cavan

Fiona Sexton

Beauty Therapy

"It was a very busy course. I chose this course as it offered a wide variety of qualifications. I enjoyed this course as the teachers were very supportive and I made loads of lovely friends from the course. The course offers work experience which is amazing to see what the real world looks like." - Fiona Sexton

Hannah Smith

Applied Science Forensics

"This course really made me want to pursue a career in Forensics. It was a very interesting course. I was very lucky to be picked for the Erasums course in Estonia. We worked in a feed lab and it was really good to be in a working lab environment. Cavan Institue is a very welcoming environment"

Ernesta Novikova

Accounting Technician Computerised Accounting

"I have to say that this experience in Cavan Institue with the Accounting Technician course has been the greatest journey of my life as I never thought being a student could be such a rewarding experience. We were a team with our lectures. The support we received was priceless, I have such deep gratitude to them." - Ernesta Novikova

Domhnall O'Reilly

Pre-University Arts

"I was very impressed with this course. As I didn't study a third language for my LC I was unable to go to university so I came to Cavan College to get that third language in, which then helped me get into university. I am now studying at Maynooth University. I would recommend this course to anyone with an interest in Irish History." Domhnall O'Reilly - Longford

Amy Deering

Tourism, Business and Airline Studies

I am hoping to progress to level 8. This course has really shown me I have an interest in tourism. The classes are small so we get to know each other very well

Amanda Black

Sport and Fitness with Personal Training

It’s the best thing I have ever done. I got to completely change my career part. I have set up my own business for personal training and fitness classes, promoting the mental and physical benefits of fitness. It’s a very practical course which has built up my confidence.

Jessica Halley

Early Learning and Care with Special Needs Assisting

I studied special needs assistance and child development. The work experience was so beneficial so you can see what to expect from the future. I got two job offers as soon as I left college.

Vanessa Frimpong

Applied Science - Pharmacy Studies

I am going to use this course to prepare me for college and apply for BioMed in Galway. It’s a good opportunity to get a foundation before moving on to level 7. It has helped my confidence with presentations. It’s a hands-on experience with field courses and continuous assessment.

Shay Broadhead

Sustainable Energy and Construction Technology

It’s really helped me throughout my education and helped me find out what I want to do for a career. My first year awarded me a level 5 and my second a level 6. It has really helped me get my foot in the door of the career I want to pursue.