Teagasc Clonakilty Agricultural College

Teagasc Clonakilty Agricultural College Clonakilty Agricultural College locally known as Darrara College, has been involved in agricultural

Currently we are providing training for 240 students between all of our courses. There is a balance of both school leavers and mature participants among the students. Students are trained in the theory and practice of Agriculture and business and get an opportunity to work in a practical way on farms as part of their training. Graduates of our courses not only return to farm the land but also contribute in many sectors of the Agricultural industry, including Co-Ops, trade suppliers, Agricultural businesses.

This week our Advanced dairy students went to see the farm of Lawrence Sexton. They gained valuable knowledge from Lawre...
11/09/2026

This week our Advanced dairy students went to see the farm of Lawrence Sexton. They gained valuable knowledge from Lawrence on reseeding, grass establishment, breeding, infrastructure and his rotary parlour. Thanks again to Lawrence for his time and for sharing his experience.
Students were accompanied by college teachers Miriam Dineen, Patrick McCarthy & Andrew Fitzgibbon.

Yesterday, our Advanced Dairy Students had the opportunity to visit the farm of John Hallissey in Kilbrittain, where th...
09/09/2026

Yesterday, our Advanced Dairy Students had the opportunity to visit the farm of John Hallissey in Kilbrittain, where they gained valuable insights into his comprehensive heifer rearing and breeding program. The students received in-depth information on various aspects, including vaccinations, heat detection, reseeding, grazing, and target setting. We extend our gratitude to John for sharing his expertise and time. Accompanied by college lecturers Anna Hourihane, Miriam Dineen & Jonathon Kenneally.

03/09/2026

Mechanisation student Colin Nyhan is not hanging around, project tractor in and starting into it . We look forward to seeing the end result.

02/09/2026

Induction day last Friday and it’s full steam ahead, with our level 6 advanced mechanisation students in the welding bays today .

Great day experienced at the Shinagh Farm open day yesterday. As part of the day the college had a stand on the Apprenti...
02/09/2026

Great day experienced at the Shinagh Farm open day yesterday. As part of the day the college had a stand on the Apprenticeship/ farm technician programs. Seen here on the stand are Cllr. John Michael Foley, Rebecca Bailey and Orla Neville Teagasc - Clonakilty Agricultural college , Minister Martin Heydon, Minister for Agriculture and Senator Noel O'Donovan. Clonakilty Agricultural College will be commencing Stage 1 of the 2026 Farm Technician Apprenticeship in the coming weeks. Contact the college at 023-8832500 for more information .

27/08/2026
26/08/2026

Fresh machinery in ahead of students back this Friday

24/08/2026

Farm Technician Apprentice Position Available 🐄

A fantastic opportunity is available on a dairy farm milking 250 cows in a grass-based system in Adare, Co. Limerick.

Main duties include:
• Milking
• Grass management
• Helping with the rearing of young stock

Interested? Send an email to [email protected] for more info

26/07/2026

Thanks to apprenticeship employer Colm O Leary for his time chatting to Orla Neville about the Farm Technician Apprenticeship program .More information on the apprenticeship or becoming an employer are int he comments section.

24/07/2026

Orla Neville chats to Sinead O Donnell on her time on the farm apprenticeship technician program. Many thanks to Sinead for her time and thoughts.

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Clonakilty Agricultural College, Darrary, Co. Cork
Clonakilty
IRL

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:15pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:15pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:15pm
Thursday 9am - 5:15pm
Friday 9am - 4:45pm

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