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Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture
The College of Amenity Horticulture is located at the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin.
There is a strong tradition of teaching at the National Botanic Gardens dating back to 1812.
Our aim is to prepare students for employment in the amenity horticulture industry. The courses are provided in association with OPW, Dublin Municipal Parks departments and the Golfing Union of Ireland.
Currently we provide training for 300 students between all our courses with a balance of school leavers and mature students among the participants. The College of Amenity Horticulture is non-residential with students finding accommodation in the locality.
Course format includes the theory and practice of horticulture. Students get the opportunity to work in a practical way alongside skilled horticulturalists.
Graduates of our courses contribute in many sectors of the horticulture industry, such as, landscape design and construction, garden centres, parks, estate gardens, grounds maintenance and greenkeeping.
All aspects of Horticulture are being studied on our programmes at all levels and prospective students should contact the college directly or attend a careers and course day to find out more information.
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Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture
Ashtown Teagasc Food Research Centre, Scribblestown, Dublin 15, Glasnevin, Dublin
Ireland
