Success Stories

Susan McKenzie – Rediscovering Ambition Through Education in Inclusive Education Practice

"There’s nothing like studying at a degree level about a topic you are passionate about."

Caolán Bulfin Maher – Turning a Passion for History into a Career in Tour Guiding

'You will be eligible for that all coveted ‘National Guiding’ badge and certification.'

Marcella McNamee – BA (Hons) Early Childhood Care and Education as a Path to Her Master’s

"Portobello understands the realities of adult learners, and their programmers give students every opportunity to succeed."

Joanne Troy – A Journey of Dedication, Discovery, and Deepening Purpose

Joanne transformed her passion for supporting children with ASD into new confidence & career opportunities through Portobello Institute

Hany Hafez – A Journey from the Track to the Treatment Room

"I’ve always been passionate about physiotherapy, and the sports therapy degree gave me the perfect opportunity to pursue that."

Paula Houston – Inclusive Education Degree Paves the Way for Primary School Teaching

Paula's Journey From SNA to BA (Hons) Inclusive Education Practice to a PME to become a Primary School Teacher

Anne Marie Dalton – Early Years Degree is ‘Missing Piece of the Puzzle’ with 15 Years of Experience

"My belief is that young children deserve to have their education and care taken seriously and have a graduate-led workforce."

Georganne Conerney – Early Years Degree ‘Prepared Me to Take on Leadership Within the Sector’

“This qualification gives me the confidence, recognition, and formal backing I need to go after management roles."

Elaine McKeon – From Sports Therapy to Physiotherapy on her Path to Becoming a Physiotherapist

"This course has boosted my confidence and prepared me for the demands of a professional healthcare environment."

Sabina Lucarelli – Path to Becoming a National Tour Manager From Italy to Ireland

"It validated my dedication and allowed me to transition my deep decades-long passion for Ireland into a guaranteed professional role."

Andrew Fay – Bridging Facilities Management Practice and Global Sustainability Standards

"Studying at Portobello has been a defining step in my professional journey."

Alan Flynn – Building a Future in Physiotherapy with Shelbourne FC Placement

"My placement with Shelbourne FC was a huge success and I learned so much from my practice educator, that I can now bring forward."

Our Alumni