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Portobello Institute established in 1981 offers Level 5-9 courses in Fashion, Sport, Early Years, SN

Portobello Institute is based in the heart of Dublin City Centre, delivering fulltime and blended learning courses to a global student base. The Institute offers ordinary and honours degree programmes with paths of progression to Masters programmes.

07/09/2026

What does studying fashion look like beyond the classroom?

For Portobello Institute business of fashion students, practical work experience is an important part of the learning journey.

In second year, students can have opportunities to travel to international industry events such as Première Vision Paris, where they can see textiles first-hand, explore sourcing and quality, and better understand the commercial decisions behind fashion products.

Experiences like this help students connect what they are learning with the realities of the fashion industry and see how areas such as materials, cost, product development and buying come together in practice.

Still considering your next step after the Leaving Cert?

Applications are still open for our BA (Hons) Fashion Buying and Merchandising programme, with limited places remaining for the upcoming academic year - get in touch today or share this with someone who might be interested in a career in fashion!

🔗Apply today to secure your place here: https://bit.ly/4ibPfcI

04/09/2026

“With good organisation, communication, and the right support, it is possible to work towards your career goals while continuing to pursue other things that matter to you.”

A huge congratulations and the very best of luck to Portobello Institute MSc Speech and Language Therapy (Pre-registration) student, Faith Oviawe, as she heads to South Africa to represent Ireland at the FISU World University Rugby 7’s Championships.

Faith has continued to compete at the highest level in rugby alongside her postgraduate studies, representing both Connacht and Ireland while working towards her goal of becoming a speech and language therapist.

Her journey is a brilliant example of what it can look like to pursue two ambitions side by side, bringing the discipline, resilience, teamwork and communication she has developed through rugby into her future career in SLT.

We are incredibly proud to see Faith representing Ireland on the international stage and wish her and the team every success in South Africa.

🔗Read more about Faith’s journey balancing international rugby and her MSc in Speech and Language Therapy (Pre-registration) here: https://bit.ly/4yjuFvG

03/09/2026

Thinking about becoming an occupational therapist (OT) but not sure what the path actually looks like?

Following our recent MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) Information Evening, we’ve pulled together 5 key takeaways for anyone considering taking the next step towards becoming an occupational therapist.

1. What does an occupational therapist do?

Occupational therapists help people take part in the everyday activities that matter to them, from daily living and education to rehabilitation, independence and community participation.

2. What will I study?

Across the two-year MSc, students build knowledge in occupational therapy practice, physical and mental health, assessment and intervention planning, rehabilitation, assistive technology and person-centred, evidence-based practice.

3. What does ‘Pre-registration’ actually mean?

The MSc is designed to prepare students with the academic knowledge, practical experience and clinical skills needed before applying for professional registration. In Ireland, occupational therapists are regulated by CORU, while in the UK they are regulated by the HCPC.

4. What do occupational therapy placements involve?

Students complete 1,000 hours of practice education across four supervised placement blocks, gaining experience across a range of healthcare and community settings.

5. Where can occupational therapy take you?

Career opportunities can span rehabilitation, mental health, paediatrics, disability services, community care, services for older people and specialist areas such as neurology, hand therapy and assistive technology.

🔗 Missed the Information Evening? Read the full key takeaways and learn more about the MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) through the link here: https://bit.ly/3V8Re7W

01/09/2026

What a brilliant day at Portobello Institute’s Sports Open Day! 🏉🎓

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today to explore where a passion for sport can take you.

From Sports Therapy and Sports Coaching & Physical Education to Physiotherapy, today was all about giving future students the opportunity to hear directly from the people who know these pathways best.

A special thank you to all of our speakers who shared their knowledge, experiences and guidance throughout the day, and to our student speakers who gave an insight into what studying at Portobello is really like.

We hope everyone who attended left with a clearer picture of the opportunities available, the different pathways into a career in sport and, most importantly, what their own future could look like.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a success, and to everyone who came along. We loved welcoming you to Portobello! 🧡

28/08/2026

A day to celebrate the people who make Portobello what it is 🧡

Our Portobello Company Day brought our teams together from across the Institute, giving us the opportunity to connect, reflect on everything we’ve achieved and recognise the people behind that progress.

From celebrating individual and team achievements to looking back at the milestones we’ve reached together, it was a chance to recognise the hard work, ideas and collaboration that happen across every department.

A brilliant day celebrating our people, our achievements and everything still to come.

26/08/2026

CAO offers are out, and now it’s about finding the route that’s right for you.

Whether you’ve received the offer you were hoping for, you’re still considering your options, or your plans have changed, there’s more than one way to take your next step into higher education, and the career you want!

At Portobello Institute, you can apply directly for a range of undergraduate honours degrees across Sports, Physical Education, Business of Fashion, Health Science, Early Years and Inclusive Education - no points required, just realistic entry requirements!

Our Career Pathway Consultants can guide you through course options, entry requirements and next steps, helping you make an informed decision with confidence.

🔗 Explore your options at https://bit.ly/3Spvcx1

25/08/2026

From the service desk to Director of Facilities at Apleona, Stacey Kelly’s career shows what progression in facilities management can look like.

Early in her career, Stacey was gaining practical experience every day, but wanted the theory and professional knowledge to match. She chose to study facilities management with Portobello Institute while continuing to work full-time.

That decision became an important step in her progression. Soon after qualifying, Stacey moved into a Facilities Manager role and continued to progress through Contracts Manager and Associate Director before becoming Director of Facilities in 2026.

Today, Stacey is still learning, developing others and looking towards the next stage of her own professional journey.

🔗 Explore your pathway in Facilities Management with our new Centre for Facilities Management information evening: https://bit.ly/4xmVLCd

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43 Lower Dominick Street
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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm

Telephone

+35318920000

Website

http://www.portobelloinstitute.com/

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