Success Stories - Portobello Institute

"This course has definitely developed me as an individual and I feel that I know significantly more about the industry now"

"One of the reasons I chose this program was to put the educational side with my professional experience"

“Between all courses in Dublin, Portobello was the most affordable and handy to do"

“I've now started my dream job in the Adidas HQ offices in Germany where I've been able to combine my love of all things fitness!"

“I really am working my dream job, something that would not have been possible without Portobello”

From a PLC, to Portobello, to Physiotherapy, Sean Moriarty's path to his dream career.

“Portobello Institute helped me get a place on the PME course, something I didn’t think would be possible."

Jack Daly has taken his first steps towards a career in Physiotherapy with Portobello Institute.

“Having spent the previous 10 years working in the world of accounts, I knew I did not want to stay tied to a desk for the next 30 year

Shane Malone had a young family and wanted a fulfilling career that would provide for them.

Colm Dunne came through Portobello Institute's PE and Coaching degree to earn a place on UL's Teaching Masters in PE.

Dan O'Mahony earned his Masters degree from The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland after graduating from Portobello Institute.

Cathal Brady runs his own sports therapy clinic, lectures at Portobello and works with various sports teams across different codes.

Donna Power's life changed when she had children. She never imagined she would become a sports therapist but is delighted that she did.

Thomas Maher is a mature student who was a qualified personal trainer in his own gym. Now he has opened his own sports therapy clinic.

Aoife Fleming helped to save a child's life when she was younger and after that she knew she wanted to become a hydrotherapist.

Tom Murphy was 18 and left without a Leaving Certificate after his professional soccer career. Portobello Institute gave him direction.

Matthew Bursey says that he owes much of his professional success to the guidance he received at Portobello Institute.

Aoife Scally was a qualified physiotherapist who wanted to help her patients even more by adding psychology to her repertoire.

Eoin Byrne turned his Portobello Institute degree into roles with RTE and Eir Sport.

Shannon Byrne opened her own clinic within a month of graduating and has since hired her first employee, who is a Portobello student.