Explore Your Options This May at LOETB FET Open Days
Are you finishing school this year? Thinking about your next step after the Leaving Cert? Or maybe you are considering a return to education?
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) is hosting a series of Open Days this May across our Further Education and Training (FET) Centres in Laois and Offaly. These events are a great chance to explore your options, meet tutors, and find a course that suits you.
Whether you are a school leaver, a parent, or someone ready for a fresh start, you are welcome to drop in and learn more.
Why attend an LOETB Open Day?
At an LOETB FET Open Day, you can:
- learn about our full-time and part-time courses available
- explore progression routes to university and employment
- find out about financial supports available
- meet our tutors and staff, and learn about our courses
- ask questions in a relaxed, informal setting
Many courses offer progression to degree level, with some pathways not requiring CAO points.
Open Day Dates – May 2026
Here are the upcoming Open Days across Laois and Offaly:
Wednesday 6 May
Mountmellick Further Education and Training Centre
9:30am – 12:30pm and 6pm – 8pm
- Mountmellick Further Education and Training Centre on Facebook
- Mountmellick Further Education and Training Centre on Instagram
Tuesday 12 May
Portarlington Further Education and Training Board
10am – 1pm and 5pm – 7pm
Thursday 14 May
Portlaoise Institute
5pm – 7pm
Tuesday 19 May
Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre
5pm – 7pm
- Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre on Facebook
- Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre on Instagram
- Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre website
Tuesday 19 May
Clara Further Education and Training Centre
9:30am – 1pm
- Clara Further Education and Training Centre on Facebook
- Clara Further Education and Training Centre on Instagram
Wednesday 20 May
Birr FET Centre
10am – 6pm
- Birr Further Education and Training Centre on Facebook
- Birr Further Education and Training Centre on Instagram
Wednesday 20 May
Portlaoise Further Education and Training Centre
10am – 4pm
Friday 22 May
Edenderry Further Education and Training Centre
9:30am – 1:30pm
- Edenderry Further Education and Training Centre on Facebook
- Edenderry Further Education and Training Centre on Instagram
Tuesday 26 May
Tullamore Further Education and Training Centre
10am – 2pm
Take your next step
Choosing what to do after school can feel like a big decision. These Open Days will give you the chance to explore your options locally, in a supportive and welcoming environment.
You do not need to have everything figured out. Just come along, have a look around, and see what might suit you.
It’s always good to explore your options.
