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There are lots of things to consider when returning to education, aside from doing your classwork. Below is some information to help you make the most of your experience at Tipperary FET College, including information on transport, housing and accommodation, clubs and associations, and much more.

Transport

Car parking is available for students at our Tipperary FET College sites, and there are also lots of public transport options available across the Premier County.

'Stop' button in the interior of a bus.

  • Irish Rail is the state-provider of train services for Ireland.
  • There are train stations in Tipperary at:
    • Birdhill,
    • Cahir,
    • Carrick-on-Suir,
    • Clonmel,
    • Cloughjordan,
    • Limerick Junction,
    • Nenagh,
    • Roscrea,
    • Templemore,
    • Thurles,
    • Tipperary Town.
  • Phone Irish Rail: 0818 294015

 

Taxi operators are available in many parts of county Tipperary. You should check with staff in your Tipperary FET College campus for more information on services in your area.

TFI (Transport for Ireland) runs a Driver/Vehicle Check where you can check if a taxi driver, vehicle or dispatch operator is properly licensed.

Did you know that you can qualify for an ISIC International Student Identity Card as a Tipperary FET College student?

Tipperary ETB students qualify for student cards which offer reduced travel rates, as well as some other discounts.

Click here to apply online.

Or, you can contact Tipperary ETB on 051 640 746.

Housing and accommodation

Tipperary FET College students are responsible for finding their own accommodation, if they need to relocate to their Further Education and Training course. Below are some useful Irish websites for accommodation advertisements.

daft.ieMyHome.ie

Clubs and associations

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