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Certificate in Outdoor Sport & Recreation - Donegal College Students may also have the opportunity to participate in a week long Erasmus+ funded placement in France. Selected students will have the opportunity to experience another culture; learn the basics of another language, enhance professional and personal knowledge and training. This opportunity includ...

Our 'Outdoor Sports & Recreation' course is now open for applications.
This programme prepares participants for employment as Outdoor Activity Instructors, equipping them with the practical skills, technical knowledge, and safety competencies needed to lead a wide range of outdoor activities within recreational and Outdoor Education industry.
Alongside activity specific training, the course places strong emphasis on developing personal effectiveness, professional attitudes, and job‑seeking skills. Graduates leave with the confidence and adaptability required to work not only in the outdoor sector, but also in any field that values teamwork, empathy, planning, and dynamic, responsive employees.
The course is classified as Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)
Students also have the opportunity to consolidate their skills and sectoral understanding by taking part in an Erasmus trip to the Ardèche region of France, where they further develop their knowledge and practical abilities alongside our partners at CREPS Rhône-Alpes

Traineeships are co-funded by the Governmnet of Ireland and the European Union. 🇮🇪🇪🇺
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Certificate in Outdoor Sport & Recreation - Donegal College Students may also have the opportunity to participate in a week long Erasmus+ funded placement in France. Selected students will have the opportunity to experience another culture; learn the basics of another language, enhance professional and personal knowledge and training. This opportunity includ...

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📢 New course!

🌿 Love the outdoors and looking for a new career path?

Our new National Parks Estate Skills course has been designed to give you the practical skills and knowledge needed to work in Ireland’s National Parks and Natura 2000 sites.

Delivered through a unique partnership between Glenveagh National Park and Donegal College, this hands-on programme combines:

✅ Horticulture
✅ Ecology
✅ Outdoor Skills
✅ Practical, industry-focused training

Learn in real-world environments and gain valuable experience in some of Donegal’s most stunning locations.

📍 Training takes place across Glenveagh National Park, Donegal College Ballyraine and Gartan.

🔗 Find out more and apply here: https://donegalcollege.ie/course/national-parks-estate-skills/

Downings Camps in full swing! Young People sailing across Sheephaven Bay this week.

We have some places left on our Beach Camps at Downings. During the Camp Young People develop and experience new skills through Coastal Adventure on foot, Stand Up Paddleboard, swimming and Kayaking. If interested follow the link below.

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