kilobravo
I hope your not saying that the FOO DIT Bolton Street course has been pulled as that would be a shame.... Educational course ! If it is then let me know and I can try put you in touch with one of the main men of the course who could maybe organise some private tuition for a nominal fee??
With reference to a job in DUB it's not unusual for people with absolutely NO aviation experience to be hired as "gate dispatchers" by some handling agents for the summer period.... from then on pending your preformance and the amount of vacant positions you may aqquire a full time position...... One praticular handling agent doesnt make it very convinient for staff to transfer internally to another Department forcing staff to break their service and rejoin which could be a good thing for yourself although at this time of year jobs are rare.... Always worth a try though....
PS a course is a great thing and can teach you an awful lot but there is nothing quite like working your way up and being internally trained with real situations on live flights..... If you are keen it will show and you will move up the ladder quickly enough....
Best of luck