Bord Iascaigh Mhara’s National Fisheries College operates in two main locations, Greencastle, Co. Donegal, and Castletownbere, Co. Cork.

National Fisheries College of Ireland, Greencastle, Co. Donegal.

Bord Iascaigh Mhara’s National Fisheries College of Ireland, Greencastle, Co. Donegal is located on the Inishowen peninsula, approximately 32Km from Derry City. The college offers a range of training courses in the catching, engineering and safety sectors which are accredited by Quality & Qualifications Ireland QQI and the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport. The qualifications are therefore both nationally and internationally recognised. Entry to BIM’s training courses is direct to the college, as BIM is not part of the CAO system. Therefore, there are no points required, however, for some of the courses, there are specific subject requirements. Candidates are chosen for the course places by interview.

National Fisheries College of Ireland, Castletownbere, Co. Cork.

Bord Iascaigh Mhara’s National Fisheries College of Ireland, Castletownbere, Co. Cork is located on the Beara peninsula, approximately 50Km from Bantry. The college offers a range of training courses in the catching, engineering and safety sectors which are accredited by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport. The qualifications are therefore both nationally and internationally recognised. Entry to BIM’s training courses is direct to the college, as BIM is not part of the CAO system. Therefore, there are no points required, however, for some of the courses, there are specific subject requirements. Candidates are chosen for the course places by interview. The college offers a number of aquaculture courses which range from a basic introductory module aimed at giving new entrants a foundation in fish farming methods to a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Aquaculture.