Explore Your Options at the Portlaoise Institute Open Day
Portlaoise Institute hosts its upcoming Open Day on Wednesday, 25th March
Portlaoise Institute will host its upcoming Open Day on Wednesday, 25th March 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, welcoming prospective students, parents, and anyone interested in further education. The event offers a valuable opportunity to discover the wide range of programmes available and to learn more about what student life at the institute has to offer.
What Visitors Can Expect:
Meet teachers and Students
Visitors will have the chance to speak directly with teaching staff and current students, gaining useful insights into course content, learning supports, and the overall student experience.
Discover a Variety of Programmes
Portlaoise Institute offers courses across several subject areas including business, healthcare, social studies, sports, and more. The Open Day allows attendees to explore these options and identify programmes that align with their interests and career goals.
Course Talks and Demonstrations
Throughout the day, visitors can attend presentations and demonstrations that showcase different courses and provide a deeper understanding of the practical skills and knowledge students gain.
Guidance on Career and Progression Opportunities
The institute’s guidance team will also be available to discuss potential career paths, further education opportunities, and progression routes to universities and colleges in Ireland and internationally.
Studying at Portlaoise Institute can open many doors. Graduates often progress directly into employment in a wide range of sectors, while others use their qualifications as a pathway to further study at third-level institutions both in Ireland and abroad. Whether you are finishing school, considering a career change, or returning to education to develop new skills, there are programmes designed to support your ambitions.
Applications for September 2026 are currently open. To learn more about available courses or to apply, visit www.portlaoiseinstitute.ie.
Choosing your next step in education just got more interactive. Portlaoise Institute has launched new “Course Picker” filters on TikTok and Snapchat to help prospective students explore courses in a fun way.
Released as part of the countdown to the Institute’s Open Day on March 25th, the filters offer a playful alternative to browsing the prospectus. With a tap of the screen, the filter cycles through departments before landing on a recommended course.
How to Join
Students simply visit Portlaoise Institute’s social media pages, try the filter, and share their result—tagging the Institute on TikTok to build excitement.
While designed for fun, the filters also introduce courses ahead of the Open Day, where visitors can meet tutors, explore facilities, and see if the “Course Picker” got it right.
Use the filter, find your course, and tag @PortlaoiseInstitute on Tiktok or share to Facebook.
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