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What is HEAR?

What is HEAR? The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a higher education admissions scheme for Leaving Certificate students (under 23) whose economic or social

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FAQ’s

Quick, simple answers to your questions about DARE Here you will find the answers to questions we get asked the most about DARE applications General

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News & Events

News and Events On this page, you can find the details about events we run to connect with people making an application to DARE. You

Participating colleges

Do you have a question for us? All participating colleges have a staff member who would be happy to advise you on how to apply

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How do I apply?

How do I apply? Review the DARE Handbook and the application timeline with your parent(s)/guardian(s) and/or your school’s Guidance Counsellor. Check criteria that are relevant to

What is DARE?

What is DARE? DARE is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers under the age of 23 as of 1 January 2026 whose disabilities

Access College

Find out how you can access Higher Education in Ireland A higher education admissions scheme for Leaving Certificate students (under 23) whose economic or social

DARE

Welcome to DARE, the Disability Access Route to Education! Show Transcript of Welcome to DARE video [transcript_section] What is DARE? DARE is a third level

HEAR

Welcome to HEAR, the Higher Education Access Route! Show Transcript of Welcome to HEAR video [transcript_section] What is HEAR? The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR)