Congratulations!
You have been successful in gaining a place in the School of Tourism in Killybegs, Co Donegal.
The School of Tourism at LYIT is located off the main Letterkenny campus in Killybegs. It is a hub of activity for
programmes covering the business and practical elements of tourism, hospitality and professional cookery. It equips
graduates with the knowledge and skills to work in this exciting industry anywhere in the world, whether in an
established organisation or as entrepreneurs running their own business.
GRANTS:
Learners accepting a place on any HETAC programme should apply to their Local Authority for a Third Level
Maintenance Grant.
Please see contact details attached on the student finance page. The closing date for submission of completed
Third Level Student Grant Applications is 31st August. A Grant Application Form may be downloaded from
www.studentfinance.ie
ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation is available in the locality. Attached is a list of accommodation providers.
TEXTBOOKS, UNIFORMS AND EQUPMENT:
A list of the books, uniforms, equipment etc. is outlined for each programme in this pack
COLLEGE REGULATIONS:
Copies of the Student Handbook will be distributed during Induction.
LEISURE TIME:
Recreation and sports facilities are available in the School of Tourism and the Student’s Union organise weekly social
events, discos, etc. With approval from the Student Union individuals/groups can organise clubs and societies as
appropriate.
MEDICAL MATTERS:
There is a Nurse available on-campus. A health scheme, provided by the local General Practitioner, is offered free of
charge to all registered learners.
PROPERTY:
LYIT will not be held responsible for any loss of money, items of clothing or other property incurred by you while
attending your programme. In the event of breakage or damage to college equipment, you will be required to
contribute towards the replacement or repair of the damaged articles. You are strongly advised to name-tag all
personal/professional belongings.
OTHER INFORMATION:
It is a requirement of the Department of Education and Skills that all learners provide the School of Tourism with their
PPS number. Please bring it with you on registration day.
IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT US AT:
School of Tourism (LYIT)
Shore Road
Killybegs
Co Donegal
Telephone: 074 9186600
Fax: 074 9186601
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR
FURTHER & HIGHER EDUCATION
This website is a convenient and user-friendly source of information on financial support for further and
higher education. We hope you find it useful.
You will see as you browse through studentfinance.ie that there are several financial assistance schemes
available in Ireland to help you to progress through further and higher education.
The Maintenance Grant is the main source of financial assistance and anyone who is thinking of embarking
on further study should investigate whether they are eligible, and, if so, submit an application. The
Maintenance Grant section of studentfinance.ie is the most comprehensive source of information on the
available schemes that you will find anywhere in Ireland. It provides a handy step-by-step guide to
eligibility in clear, plain English.
Studentfinance.ie provides information on course fees and details on eligibility requirements for free
fees. In addition, you will find out all you need to know about other sources of assistance for learners, such
as the Fund for Learners with Disabilities, the Back to Education Allowance, the Student Assistance Fund
and the Millennium Partnership Fund. You can find answers to possible questions you may have by
accessing our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section. Lastly, studentfinance.ie provides details
and links to a range of other organisations and websites that may be of interest and/or assistance.
We wish you every success in your studies!
Donegal VEC
Administrative Offices
Ard O'Donnell
Letterkenny
Co. Donegal
Tel: 074 9161600
Sligo VEC
Quay Street
Sligo Town
Co Sligo
Mayo VEC
Administrative Offices
Newtown
Castlebar
Co Mayo
Tel: 094 9024188
Leitrim VEC
St George’s Terrace
Carrick-on-Shannon
Co Leitrim
E-mail:
studentsupport@donegalvec.ie
Email:
info@sligovec.ie
Email:
admin@mayovec.ie
studentgrants@mayovec.ie
Email:
vecoffice@leitrimvec.ie
Web Site:
www.donegalvec.ie
Web Site:
www.sligovec.ie
Web Site:
www.mayovec.ie
Web Site:
www.leitrimvec.ie
Tel: 071 9145025
Tel: 071 9620024
Please Note: Closing Date for Third Level Grant Applications is 31st August 2011
LOCAL ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE
2011/2012
Accommodation is available in the local community. Attached is a list of Accommodation
Providers who have indicated a desire to keep learners.
Arrangements must be made directly with the Accommodation Provider, not the School of
Tourism. LYIT do not take responsibility for standards within these premises.
The cost of accommodation ranges from €50.00 to €85.00, depending on facilities and
distance from the School of Tourism. When booking accommodation, it is advisable to
check the following questions:
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Cost per week/week-end
Number of learners sharing the same room and/or house
Number of bathrooms/showers in the house
How far away from School of Tourism is the house
House Rules
IMPORTANT: Arrangements must be made directly with the Accommodation Provider,
not the School of Tourism. LYIT do not take responsibility for standards within these
premises.
KILLYBEGS ACCOMMODATION PROVIDERS (2011/2012)
Name, Address &
Telephone Number
Joan Moore
4 The Waterfront
Killybegs
087 6786415
E-mail
thewaterfront4@yahoo.ie
John Paul McGuinness
Bridge Street
Killybegs
087-9110620
087-9793165
E-mailmulligan.donna@gmail.com
Helena & Pat Cunningham
6 The Waterfront
Killybegs
086 2337934
087 2337934
074 9731576
Maura Gallagher
Castlecommon
Killybegs
074 9731643
John Vilton
5 Waterfront Glebe
St. Catherine’s Rd
Killybegs
0044-1258472283
E-mail
jpvilton@waitrose.com
Thomas McClean
Pinebrook House
Roshine Road
Killybegs
074-9731165
Distance
from
College
Type
of Accommodation
Details – Male,
Female or Mixed
No.
of
rooms
to let
Ensuite
Y/N
Number of
Showers
available to
learners
Cost
SunFriday
Per
Student
Cost
weekends
Heat/Light
extra
Y/N
Linen
supplied
TV
Lounge
Available
500
yards
House
4 Single
Yes
(one)
1
€70
No extra
cost
Yes
No
Male and/or
Female
House
5 Single
N
2
€50/55
No extra
cost
Yes
House
1 Twin
Yes
2
€50
No extra
Cost
Male and/or
Female
3 Single
No
House
2 Twin
No
Males or Females
(not mixed)
1 Single
No
House
3 Single
No
¼ mile
Laundry
facilities
available
Kitchen
available
Yes
Study
facilities
available
(other
than
bedroom)
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No extra
cost
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No extra
cost
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
€15
N
Yes
fortnightly
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Male and/or
Female
400
metres
¾ mile
300
metres
€70/80
1
€50
2
Large
Single
¼ mile
Accommodation
within family home
(MALE ONLY)
€50
From
€50
€60
1
Double
1 Twin
Yes
Y
1 Single
N
1
€80
€65
€55
Wi-fi also
available
KILLYBEGS ACCOMMODATION PROVIDERS (2011/2012)
Name, Address &
Telephone Number
Patrick Breslin
Merchant House
Main Street
Killybegs
Co Donegal
087-2231643
Grainne Cafferty
Bridge Street
Killybegs
Mobile 0868241109
E-mail
roomwithaview@utvintern
et.com
Patricia Faherty
Seawinds B&B
The Diamond
Killybegs
074 9732003
seawinds@eircom.net
Distance
from
College
Type
of
Accommodation
Details – Male,
Female or
Mixed
Apartments
½ mile
Male and/or
Female
½ km
Apartment
No.
of
rooms
to let
Ensuite
Y/N
Number of
Showers
available to
learners
Cost
Sun-Friday
Per
Student
Cost
weekends
Heat/Light
extra
Y/N
Linen
supplied
TV Lounge
Available
Study
facilities
available
(other than
bedroom)
Laundry
facilities
available
Kitchen
available
3
Bedroo
m Apt
and 2
Bed
Apt.
4 Single
2
€65
€55
No Extra
Cost
Yes
Yes
(Tenants
clean the
linen)
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
2
€60
€10
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
1 Triple
Yes
N/A
€50
N/A
No
Weekly
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
1 Twin
Yes
€55
3 Single
Yes
€65
1 Twin
N
No extra
cost
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No extra
cost
N
Weekly
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No Extra
Cost
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
MALES ONLY
400 metres
Apartment
+
Accommodation
within family
home
Male and/or
Female
Agatha Quinn
123 Marine Drive
Killybegs
086-8444042
¼ mile
Clare Tully
The Diamond
Killybegs
074 9731309
E-mail
¼ mile
House
€45
€45
2 Single
MALE ONLY
Apartment &
Hostel
Male and/or
Female
theritzkillybegs@gmail.com
Noirin Fitzgerald
Murray Lodge Apts
Killybegs
Co Donegal
086-0826586
fitznoirin@gmail.com
1
⅓ mile
Apartment
(off street
parking and
broadband)
Male and/or
Female
4 Twin
Yes
6 Single
Yes
4 other
singles
2 Single
€45
2
€70
€60
No
1
€50
KILLYBEGS ACCOMMODATION PROVIDERS (2011/2012)
Name, Address &
Telephone Number
Distance
from
College
David O’Rourke
3 Old Coastguard Station
Killybegs
Co Donegal
087-2238613
dave.orourke2@gmail.com
Lucy Crowley
Main Street
Dunkineely
Co Donegal
087-7711221
belblain@hotmail.com
⅓ mile
3 miles
Type
of
Accommodati
on Details –
Male, Female
or Mixed
House (off
street parking
and sea view)
1 Single
Male and/or
Female
House
1Twin
Male and/or
Female
No.
of
rooms
to let
Ensuite
Y/N
Number of
Showers
available to
learners
Cost
Sun-Friday
Per Student
Cost
weekends
Heat/Light
extra
Y/N
Linen
supplied
TV
Lounge
Available
Study
facilities
available
(other than
bedroom)
Laundry
facilities
available
Kitchen
available
1 Twin
N
1
€50
No Extra
Cost
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No Extra
Cost
Yes
Fortnightly
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
2 Single
€40
N
1
€35
€45
TEXT BOOKS
The following is the book list for the Higher Certificate in Arts in Culinary Arts programme:
Text Book
Practical Cookery : level 2
Ceserani and Kinton’s The Theory of Catering
(Book & CD Rom)
11th Edition
Advanced Practical Cookery: A Textbook for
Education and Industry
4th Edition
Larder Chef
4th Edition
Patisiérre
2nd Edition
Culinary Terms (French)
Author
Publisher
Publication
Date
Campbell, J. & David
Foskett
Hodder Education
2010
Foskett, D. &
Victor Ceserani
Hodder Arnold
2007
Hodder Arnold
2006
Campbell, J.,
Ceserani V.,&
David Foskett
Leto , M.J. &
W.K.H. Bode
Hannemann, L.J
Brindley, A.
Butterworth
Heinemann
Butterworth
Heinemann
Anne Brindley
2006
2006
1997
The following is the book list for the Nine Month Intensive Total Immersion Chefs Programme (TICP)
Text Book
Author
Publisher
Publication
Date
Fundamental Techniques of Classical Cuisine
The French Culinary
Institute
Stewart, Tabori
and Chang Inc.
2007
2007
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
 Higher Certificate in Arts - Bar Supervision
 Higher Certificate in Arts – Hospitality Studies
 Bachelor of Business in International Tourism and Hospitality
Enterprise
All students enrolling on the above named programmes are required to purchase the
uniform as outlined below:
Uniform Composition
Male
Female
2 Shirts – White (Long sleeve)
2 Blouses – White (Long sleeve)
1 Black Trousers
1 Black Trousers
1 Black Tie
1 Black Tie
All of the above items must be purchased directly by each student prior to commencement of the
course; the items can be bought in stores such as Dunnes Stores or Penney’s etc.
Footwear & Aprons
Male
Female
1 Pair Safety Shoes – Black
2 White Aprons
€45
1 Pair Safety Shoes – Black
2 White Aprons
€45
Embroidery Service €10
Embroidery Service €10
Total Price €55.00
Total Price €55.00
€45
Payable to
Sean Freeman
€10 Payable to
Call Us Ltd
Footwear and aprons will be available to purchase at the college only on the morning of
15 September 2011. A fitting service will be provided and all shoes and aprons will be supplied following
payments. The supplier is outlined below:
Suppliers Address:
Freemans of Drogheda
Hotel & Catering Industries Suppliers, St John Street, Drogheda , Co Meath.
Tel: 041-9837050 Fax: 041-9842657
This service is not part of LYIT or the School of Tourism; therefore all payments for this
limited service are made directly to the supplier on the day and not the School of Tourism.
Payment can be made by cash or a bank draft payable to the supplier.
Where late starters are recruited to programmes, after the official course commencement date, the student
will purchase his/her garments as stated above with the exception of the footwear and aprons.
Ann Marie Mulligan (College Technical Officer) will supply details of the footwear and aprons directly to
the supplier and the learner will pay the €45 plus a postage and packaging charge by postal order or
bank draft payable to the supplier. A further €10 will have to be payable to Call Us Ltd for the Embroidery
Service.
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Higher Certificate in Arts - Culinary Arts
All registering Higher Certificate in Arts – Culinary Arts learners require the following items:
Uniform Requirements
Description
Colour
Each
QTY
Unit Cost
Chef Long Sleeved Jacket
White
€18.95
4
€75.80
Fine Check Trousers
Blue & White
€18.95
2
€37.90
Square Apron
White
€6.00
4
€24.00
Neck Tie
White
€3.00
2
€06.00
Scull Cap
White
€6.00
2
€12.00
Safety Shoes
Black
€35.00
1
€35.00
Total Cost
Discount:
€190.70
€20.70
(exclusive to School of Tourism students)
Total uniform pack payment
€170.00
9 Month Intensive Total Immersion Chefs Programme (TICP)
All registering Total Immersion Chefs Programme (TICP) learners require the following items:
Uniform Requirements
Description
Colour
Each
QTY
Unit Cost
Chef Long Sleeved Jacket
White
€18.95
4
€75.80
Fine Check Trousers
Blue & White
€18.95
2
€37.90
Square Apron
White
€6.00
4
€24.00
Neck Tie
White
€3.00
2
€06.00
Scull Cap
White
€6.00
2
€12.00
Safety Shoes
Black
€35.00
1
€35.00
Total Cost
€190.70
Discount: (exclusive to School of Tourism learners)
€20.70
Total uniform pack payment
€170.00
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Business in International Culinary Enterprise
All registering Bachelor of Business International Culinary Enterprise learners require the following items:
Description
Colour
Each
QTY
Unit Cost
Chef Long Sleeved Jacket
White
€18.95
1
€18.95
Fine Check Trousers
Blue & White
€18.95
1
€18.95
Square Apron
White
€6.00
2
€12.00
Neck Tie
White
€3.00
1
€ 3.00
Scull Cap
White
€6.00
1
€ 6.00
Safety Shoe
Black
€35.00
1
€35.00
Total Cost
Discount:
€93.90
(exclusive to School of Tourism learners on fitting day)
Total uniform pack payment
CASH
€ 8.90
€85.00
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 Higher Certificate in Arts - Culinary Arts
 Bachelor of Business in International Culinary Enterprise
 9 month Intensive Total Immersion Chefs Programme (TICP)
The School of Tourism encourages all prospective students to avail of the uniform fitting service. It is also
important to note that students attending practical class without professional items of uniform or with
inappropriate professional items of uniform may be excluded from practical class.
The onsite fitting service includes professional fitting for all jackets, trousers and shoes with the immediate
supply of all items on the day (following payment). Individual items can also be ordered/purchased if
required however postage costs may be incurred.
The fitting service is provided by Freeman’s staff and is only available on the morning of the
15th September 2011, and is not part of LYIT or the School of Tourism; therefore all payments for this
limited service are made directly to the supplier, and not to the school.
For additional details regarding the Chefs Uniform Packs please contact the supplier directly.
Suppliers Name and Address:
Freemans of Drogheda, Hotel & Catering Industries Suppliers, St John Street, Drogheda , Co Meath.
Tel: 041-9837050
Fax: 041-9842657
Uniform Embroidery
This service will only be available on the morning of the 15th September 2011; it is
recommended that all chef students avail of this professional service. Consisting of all aprons detailed with
full name and all jackets are embodied with LYIT logo and student name.
Supplier Name and Address:
Call Us Ltd, Roshine Road, Killybegs, Co Donegal.
Tel: 074-9732185
PROFESSIONAL CHEF KNIFE KIT REQUIREMENTS
 Higher Certificate in Arts Culinary Arts
 Bachelor of Business in International Culinary Enterprise
 9 Month Intensive Total Immersion Chefs Programme (TICP)
In addition to the uniform requirements professional chef students are required to train with a professional
knife kit, these can be acquired through direct contact with our Dublin supplier.
The Professional Knife kit comprises of the following:
Item
Description
Colour code
Qty
Manufacturer
Code
1
10’’ Steel
Black
1
Victorinox
6778303
2
12” Carving Knife
Yellow
1
Victorinox
675423830
3
10” Cooks Knife
Black
1
Victorinox
675200325
4
6” Carving Fork
Black
1
Victorinox
675210315
5
6” Filleting Knife
Blue
1
Victorinox
675370216
6
6” Boning Knife
Red
1
Victorinox
675630115
7
8” Palette Knife
Black
1
Victorinox
675260320
8
Double Edged Peeler
Black
1
Victorinox
6750209
19
3” Office Knife
Black
1
Victorinox
6750609
10
6 x Star Nozzles
N/A
1
Thermohauser
11
Pastry Brush
Special
1
I.S. Varian
191078
12
Wallet 11 pockets
Canvas
1
E. Russum
198404
As the equipment is not widely available we recommend all enrolling students acquire this heavily
discounted set during enrolment week, late orders can lead to a delay in supply.
NB. The School of Tourism reserve the right to remove any items of equipment deemed unsuitable or unfit
for the preparation of food stuffs in accordance with current food safety legislation.
Total Cost of Knife Kit including VAT and Postage to Donegal is €117.00.
To purchase your kit please contact Ms Michelle Hatch, Retail Sales Manager, Tel: 01 4291500. Submit
credit card details along with students name and your kit will be dispatched to the School of Tourism and
supplied to you following your knife induction. Please note as the transaction is between yourself
and the supplier the School of Tourism cannot be held accountable for any loss or damage.
Supplier Name and Address
Broderick Brothers Limited, Head Office, Cloverhill Industrial Estate, Dublin 22
Tel: 01 4291500
ADDITIONAL FEES
Hygiene
First Aid
Certificate
Certificate
BB International Culinary Enterprise
€60
€20
€80
BB International Tourism Hospitality Enterprise
€60
€20
€80
HC in Arts in Culinary Arts
€60
€20
€80
HC in Arts in Bar Supervision
€60
€20
€80
HC in Arts in Hospitality Studies
€60
€20
€80
9 Month Intensive Total Immersion Chefs Programme
€60
€20
€80
Programme
Total
B.B. International
Tourism Hospitality
Enterprise
Higher Cert. in Arts Culinary Arts
9 Month Intensive
Professional Cookery
(TICP)
B.B. in International
Culinary Enterprise
Higher Cert. in Arts –
Hospitality Studies
Higher Cert. in Arts –
Bar Supervision
SUMMARY FEE REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLMENT DAY
Full Uniform Pack
as per uniform
requirements
outlined
To Be
Purchased prior
to
commencement
by Student
€170
Payable to
Sean
Freeman
€170
Payable to
Sean
Freeman
€85
Payable to
Sean
Freeman
To Be
Purchased prior
to
commencement
by Student
Embroidery – Full
Uniform Pack
N/A
€30
Payable to
Call Us
Ltd
€30
Payable to
Call Us Ltd
€20
Payable to
Call Us
Ltd
N/A
To Be
Purchased
prior to
commence
ment by
Student
N/A
Safety Shoes and 2
White Aprons
€45
Payable to
Sean Freeman
N/A
N/A
N/A
€45
Payable to
Sean Freeman
€45
Payable to
Sean
Freeman
Embroidery Fee –
2 aprons
€10
Payable to
Call Us Ltd
N/A
N/A
N/A
€10
Payable to
Call Us Ltd
€10
Payable to
Call Us
Ltd
Professional Knife
Kit
N/A
€117
Payable to
Broderick
Brothers
Ltd
€80
Payable to
LYIT
N/A
€80
Payable to
LYIT
€117
Payable to
Broderick
Brothers
Ltd
€80
Payable to
LYIT
N/A
Hygiene
Examination €60
and First Aid
Examination Fees
€20
TOTAL
€117
Payable to
Broderick
Brothers
Ltd
€80
Payable to
LYIT
€80
Payable to
LYIT
€80
Payable to
LYIT
€135
€397
€397
€302
€135
€135
FEES