Success Stories - Portobello Institute

I was in contact with a lot of people via Instagram who had completed the Portobello course and seen how successful their careers were.

Lynn found her niche in fashion and following the course, she secured an internship with Best Seller.

"I was able to apply the experience I already had when I was learning something new”.

Primark is a global company - I gained an understanding of what it's like to buy for different regions, not just one country.

“I am so pleased that I choose to study at Portobello. I loved the course content and all the tutors were extremely help!"

The course has given me the confidence and knowledge to believe in myself and my ability to progress into my career as a Fashion Buyer.

"Upon graduating from the Sports Science degree, I enrolled on the Professional Masters of Education at the University of Limerick."

On successful completion of his sports therapy degree, Dan O’Mahony was accepted on the RCSI master’s degree in physiotherapy.

Cathal combined his experience as a former soccer player with a BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy and founded his own Sports Injury Clinic.

The best experience was watching my skill set develop from scratch to confidently being able to practice Sports Therapy with athletes.

"Matthew was passionate about sports and teaching, but he didn’t believe he had the academic ability to become a PE teacher until now."

"It has given me a sense of achievement and makes me feel good about myself – it’s never too late to reach your goals"

This course has given me professional competence, self-respect, self-confidence, and has changed my whole understanding about childcare

“I have so much more confidence now in this field and it has taught me that I am well able to do anything I put my mind to.”

“tutors at Portobello Institute – they believed in me, supported me and helped me every step of the way – in so many ways!"

After years in retail, Geraldine returned to study Travel & Tourism and is now employed as a Travel Consultant with Club Travel.

Discussing her time at Portobello studying Early Childhood Studies.

Reviewing her time studying Fashion buying and Merchandising.

Lorna Skelly discusses her internship in Primark!

Joanne Loye looks at her time as an intern for Primark!

I have received many great opportunities since starting in Portobello.

Because I hold a level 7 qualification, I could apply for the additional funding of €9,405* this year!

Anna adopted a sensible approach and undertook the QQI level 5 course in Nursing Studies. 

Ross Fagan completed the IWFM Level 3 and Level 5 courses and we are absolutely delighted to share his journey.

Lynn only finished her full time course in April and is currently doing an internship at Best Seller.

Ciara McGarry who starts her internship at Pamela Scott later this month.

Portobello Institute sports graduates are eligible for a huge array of post graduate courses in Ireland and the UK.

Sheena Heavey talks on how she’s getting on in her new role as a Special Needs Assistant since finishing up at Portobello Institute.