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September Evening Courses

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Autumn 2026 Courses – Enrol Now!

Looking to gain new skills, enhance your career prospects, or explore a new area of interest this autumn? Our comprehensive range of daytime and evening courses is returning this September at our Athlone, Kinnegad and Longford centres, offering flexible learning opportunities to suit your lifestyle.

Running from September to December 2026, our courses are designed to help learners develop practical skills, achieve industry-recognised qualifications, and take the next step in their personal or professional journey.

Course Areas Include:

  • Accounting
  • Criminology
  • Hair and Beauty
  • Health and Social Care
  • Professional Development
  • And many more exciting subjects!

Whether you’re looking to upskill for work, change career direction, return to education, or simply learn something new, we have a course to suit your goals.

Download Our Course Guides:

Download Athlone Evening Courses

Download Kinnegad Evening Courses

Download Longford Evening Courses

Find Full Course Details

For complete course information, entry requirements, and online applications, visit:

www.fetchcourses.ie

Contact Us

If you would like assistance choosing a course or have any questions, our team would be delighted to help.

Athlone Centre
📞 090 650 0061

Longford Centre
📞 043 334 5609

Or Email us – [email protected] 

Places are limited, so secure your place early and make Autumn 2026 the time you invest in your future.

Kilbeggan Youthreach Full-Time Courses – Sept 2026

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Left school early? Didn’t hit your CAO points? Why not join our FET College!

QQI Level 5 University Access Programme
QQI Level 4 General Learning Programme
QQI Level 3 Employability Skills 

Join us and learn at your pace. You will have:

· Small classes
· Hands-on learning
· QQI qualifications Levels 3, 4 & 5
· Pathways to work, college or apprenticeships
· Literacy and numeracy support
· Weekly training allowance

Contact Rayon or Stephen 086 3860815 or email [email protected]

Visit our webpage for general information about Youthreach – https://lwetbfet.ie/campus/kilbeggan-campus/ 

Part-Time Day Courses Longford – September 2026

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Unlock new opportunities this autumn! Elevate your skillset with our wide range of part-time day courses in Longford, launching this September. Whether you want to explore the cutting edge of artificial education or beauty and hairdressing essentials, we have a programme for you.

Our courses range from learning more about Artificial Intelligence to improving your digital skills by completing the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL). Every single one of our programmes is fully certified, ensuring you gain recognised qualifications that employers value.

Spaces are limited, so don’t hesitate to get in contact. You can get more information by:

Web: www.fetchcourses.ie 
Telephone: 090-6500061
Email: [email protected]

If you are unsure which course is right for you, contact our Guidance team for impartial advice – https://lwetbfet.ie/guidance/ 

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Evening Courses – Longford September 2026

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Invest in your future this autumn! Our upcoming programme has a variety of fully certified evening courses right here in Longford, starting this September. The classes are conveniently on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. From Bookkeeping to Training & Development, our courses provide the recognised qualifications you need to progress in your current or future career.

Ready to learn more? Contact our team today to find the perfect fit for you:

If you are unsure which course is right for you, contact our Guidance team for impartial advice – https://lwetbfet.ie/guidance/ 

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New Tertiary Pathway in Mental Health Nursing

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The Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) has partnered with four of the country’s Education and Training Boards (ETBs) across the Midlands and Mid-West to launch a new tertiary pathway in Mental Health Nursing. This strategic alliance involves Limerick and Clare ETB, Tipperary ETB, Longford and Westmeath ETB (LWETB), and Laois and Offaly ETB (LOETB).

Developed in collaboration with the National Tertiary Office (NTO), this innovative programme provides a clear, non-CAO progression route for students pursuing a degree in Mental Health Nursing.

This pathway serves as a vital “bridge” for Further Education and Training (FET) students, offering guaranteed progression into higher education upon successful completion of their initial NFQ Level 5 QQI Major Award in Nursing Studies.

Siobhan Lynch, Chief Executive of Longford and Westmeath ETB, stated: “Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board welcomes the launch of the Tertiary Pathway in Mental Health Nursing, which will open new opportunities for learners across Longford and Westmeath to access a rewarding career in healthcare. We are particularly pleased that this programme will be delivered through Longford College of Further Education in partnership with Technological University of the Shannon, providing a clear and supported route from further education into higher education within the region. This innovative pathway enables prospective students to pursue their ambitions while remaining connected to their local communities and will help address the growing need for skilled mental health professionals both regionally and nationally. LWETB is proud to work in partnership with TUS to support inclusive access to education and training that benefits individuals, communities, and essential public services.”

Starting in September 2026, learners can begin their journey toward a career in Mental Health Nursing at one of the four regional hubs: Limerick and Clare ETB’s College of FET, Ennis Campus, Tipperary ETB’s College of FET, Roscrea, LOETB’s FET Centre in Tullamore, and LWETB’s Longford FET Campus.
Programme Structure: The Mental Health Nursing Tertiary Degree is five years in duration:

Year 1: Delivered at a local ETB centre. Students who successfully complete this year will be awarded an NFQ Level 5 QQI Major Award in Nursing Studies.

Years 2–5: Students progress directly to TUS Athlone for a four-year degree programme leading to a BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing.

Graduates will develop fundamental nursing skills and clinical competencies, becoming eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Applications are now open at www.nto.ie 

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LWETB Learner Handbook

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Welcome to Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board (LWETB) where you will continue your journey in life long learning. To help you get the most out of your time with us, we developed this Learner Handbook which we hope will assist you. 

The handbook is an aid for you and provides answers to questions which you may have while attending. The handbook covers such things such as who is LWETB? What it is LWETB do, where we deliver programmes and where you can access these programmes. 

It also provides information on options around qualifications and the learner journey, what supports are available to learners, the assessment process and an overview of our LWETB quality process. 

While the handbook is not an exhaustive guide and you may have other questions we are happy to answer questions and provide guidance at all times.

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