Third-level undergraduate courses:
BDes in fashion design Limerick IT: national diploma in design (fashion); one-year add-on bachelor of design degree
Dip HE/BA in textiles and fasion design
Other options:
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A number of private institutions offer courses in fashion design. There are also courses at PLC level - check with your local VEC or PLC college.
Professional body:
The Institute of Designers in Ireland, 8 Merrion Square, Dublin 2 - Phone (01) 284 1477
The industry:
About 13,000 people are employed in the industry, a decrease of 2,500 since 1990. Clothing exports accounts for about £325m with the high-fashion sector accounting for about £30 to £40m.
Source: Enterprise Ireland
