All across the country, our DARE and HEAR representatives in colleges are opening their doors to new applicants for 2026! This is your opportunity to explore different colleges, learn about student life and ask questions about the DARE and HEAR schemes, as well as anything else you wanted to know about the application process.
Check out the dates below!
| College | Date | Time | Location / Format | Further Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munster Technological University | 26 November 2025 | 6pm – 7:30pm | Bishopstown Campus, MTU | For further details contact dareCork@mtu.ie |
| Munster Technological University | 1 December 2025 | 1pm – 2:30pm | Online (Zoom) | DARE talk only. Contact dareCork@mtu.ie for more information. |
| TU Dublin | 6 December 2025 | 10am – 2pm | TU Dublin Grangegorman Campus | HEAR & DARE presentations + Q&A as part of the Open Day. |
| MTU Cork & University College Cork | 10 January 2026 | 10am – 2pm | Nexus, Student Centre, MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork | Joint MTU–UCC information event. |
| National College of Art and Design (NCAD) | 15 January 2026 | 16:00 | Online (Zoom) | HEAR Information Session Zoom Link:- https://eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5nzF6P4MSSSJVwIesOj-Bg Email access@staff.ncad.ie for info. |
| Mary Immaculate College | 17 January 2026 | 10am – 1pm | Mary Immaculate College | Part of MIC January Open Day promoting programmes. |
| Dundalk Institute of Technology | 17 January 2026 | 10am – 1pm | Dundalk Institute of Technology Campus | CAO Open Day with HEAR and DARE information. |
| SETU | 17 January 2026 | 10am – 2pm | Waterford & Carlow Campuses | Registration link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/SETU10/SETUDARESchemeHEARSchemeApplicationAdviceWorkshopsJanuary171th2026 |
| University of Limerick (In-person) | 17 January 2026 | TBC | UL Campus (Open Day) | Book here: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1SeedDhHFQDmUEOR8aST7Uw2ibam |
| ATU Galway | 17 January 2026 | 6pm – 8pm | ATU Galway | Open evening with HEAR and DARE presentations. |
| Trinity College Dublin | 20 January 2026 | 6:30pm – 8pm | J.M. Synge Theatre, Arts Block, TCD | HEAR Information Evening. Book at: https://forms.office.com/e/pwXsSJNtpX |
| University of Limerick (Online) | 21 January 2026 | 6pm – 7pm | Online (MS Teams) | UL DARE Information Session. Registration links will be available on the UL website in January. |
| ATU Donegal | 21 January 2026 | 6pm – 8pm | ATU Donegal | Open evening with HEAR and DARE presentations. |
| National College of Ireland (NCI) | 24 January 2026 | 10am – 1pm | NCI Campus, Mayor Square Building | CAO Open Day event. |
| ATU Sligo | 27 January 2026 | 6pm – 8pm | ATU Sligo | Open evening with HEAR and DARE presentations. |
