As you prepare to commence your learning journey at LOETB Abbeyleix we have put together some information that should be reviewed in advance of commencing your course.
All requested documentation must be supplied before you start the
course.
Induction | Full-time Learners (Mandatory)– Bus running as follows on 8th & 9th Sept (register below) Portarlington 08.50am Outside school opposite St Michaels Church Mountmellick 09.05am Outside MDA Portlaoise 09.20am Outside old Post Office Rathdowney 09.00am St Fergals’ College, Rathdowney Mountrath 09.40am Outside the Library, Mountrath Part-time Learners – Friday Sept 11th, 10:00 – 12:00. (Excluding Upholstery, Pyrography, Painting) If you are new to the centre, part-time learners are invited to an induction morning on Friday 11th September where you will be provided with computer login details, email and an introduction to your chosen module(s). Returning Advanced Art Learners – Other classes start dates are as follows Room Design Tuesday Sept 15th 9:00 am. Upholstery Wednesday Sept 16th 9:00am. Pyrography Wednesday Sept 16th 9:00 am. Painting Thursday Sept 17th 12:00 noon.
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TOP TIP: If purchasing a laptop for your studies we recommend a device which run on windows operating system (rather than chromebook/macbook) to ensure compatibility with our virtual learning system Moodle.
2026/2027 Bus Registration
Learners must register for our bus service. Places are limited.
Our bus times are subject to change due to roadworks and seasonal factors. Please contact us for up to date information on times and pick up points.
BUS TIMETABLE 2026/2027
Town Time Pickup Location
Portarlington 07.50am Outside school opposite St Michaels Church
Mountmellick 08.05am Outside MDA
Portlaoise 08.20am Outside old Post Office
Rathdowney 08.00am St Fergals’ College, Rathdowney
Mountrath 08.40am Outside the Library, Mountrath
We ask all learners to view this short centre induction video in advance of commencing their chosen course.
The video provides lots of useful and practical information about life at Abbeyleix FETC.
We will also provide in person induction days at the beginning of the academic year.
