The Ballyfermot Post

Ballyfermot snaps up best small college publication and best short film awards

Ballyfermot College of Further Education (BCFE) walked away with two student media awards at the ‘Smedias’ last week.

Media stars return to Ballyfermot roots

A mix of the glitterati and leaders in their fields were out in force as the inaugural BCFE Media Alumni evening took place last week. The event, held in the Anna Brett Hall in the college’s Media Building, was hosted by Ballyfermot graduates Mairead Farrell of Today FM and Conor Clear of TV3 (pictured above, by Terry Warren).

Game students sent on a dare

Ballyfermot college will be entering three teams to this year’s international student games making competition, Dare to be Digital.

Students join forces for charity

Students from the second year media course in BCFE held a charity gig for the Shropshire Music Foundation on April fool’s Day.

Political spin topic for media forum

The last two sessions of the Cleraun Monthly Forum, chaired by Andrew Lynch and Tony Allwright respectively will take place this Monday April 28 and Monday May 19.The forums are aimed at students and others interested in the media.
Lynch,chief political commentator for the Evening Herald, will be chairing a talk on political spin within the media. While Allwright, a columnist for the Irish Times and blogger will chair a debate on ethical issues facing bloggers.
Both take place near UCD, for more visit cleraun.com.