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Donahies Community School
Donahies Community School in Donaghmede, Dublin 13 offers adult education, courses and lifelong learning.
The Donahies Community School has been running adult education, evening classes and courses for the local community of Donaghmede, Dublin 13 since 1980. We provide day and evening classes in a friendly environment. A wide variety of courses are available including hobby, personal development and skills based classes.
As our school is a one storey building in Donaghmede, it is very wheelchair friendly for adults enrolling in courses. The school also has designated disabled parking spaces, ramps into the canteen area and toilets for the disabled. Our canteen facility provides students the opportunity to enjoy a cuppa at break-time as they get to know their fellow students.
For more information about adult education and courses at Donahies Community School in Donaghmede, Dublin 13, please view our courses below in the Nightcourses.com Course Finder or contact us using our details below.
Basketball for Women (Experienced and Improver Players) Experienced & Improver female basketball players can now sign up for class at Donahies Community School. Join the Basketball for Women (Experienced Players) course at Donahies Community School. This is an 8 week class for experienced and improver women basketball players starting 28th September ’23. If you are familiar with the rules of basketball (even… |
Bridge (Introduction) Learn Bridge on Wednesday evenings at Donahies Community School in Dublin! Think you might like to learn Bridge? An introductory course to Bridge in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Possibility of a continuation course to follow this 5 week taster course. Tutor: Paul/Anne Doyle C.B.A.I. *Online enrolment available on www.donahiesadulted.ie from August |
Bridge Improvers Suitable for those who have completed a 20-week Bridge beginner course/equivalent or for those, who would like to get back playing Bridge and wish to improve their Bridge skills at bidding and play. Paul/Anne Doyle C.B.A.I. *Online enrolment available on www.donahiesadulted.ie |
Cake Decorating & Sugarcraft Learn a variety of cake decorating techniques in this 6-week course. Learn the correct technique of decorating a cake, make a variety of cake toppers such as teddy bears, small animals, baby items, flowers, festive and occasion cakes and much more. A relaxing, creative way to spend a Wednesday afternoon! Materials including a dummy cake… |
Dog Care & Basic Dog Training Thinking of getting a pup or rescuing a dog? Like to learn more about dogs? Interested in finding new ways to keep your dog active mentally and physically? Looking for tips on training and caring for your dog? John Ward, of Dublin Dog Training, who has 27 years of experience of training dogs and working… |
Early Child Care & Education (ECCE): QQI Level 55M2009 This course is designed for adults and Post Leaving Certificate students who wish to achieve the qualifications necessary for employment in the childcare sector and as Classroom Assistants or Special Needs Assistants. Graduates progress towards employment in crèches, as Special Needs Assistants and as registered child minders. Some graduates are self-employed owners of childcare facilities.… |
Flower Arranging - Autumn and Christmas Make festive arrangements for your home in this 8-week course – candle pot, table arrangements on the agenda finishing with a Christmas wreath. Relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Flowers not included in course fee. Students will be given a list of requirements in advance of each class. Oases can be purchased at cost price from tutor. TUTOR:… |
General Learning Level 3 (Back to Education Initiative) BTEI The Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) provides part-time further education programmes for all ages. The aim is to give people, who left school early or have no formal education, an opportunity to combine a return to learning with family, work and other responsibilities. It is a QQI Certified course with national recognition and is equivalent to… |
General Learning Level 4 (Back to Education Initiative) BTEI General Learning Level 4 (Back to Education Initiative) BTEI is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 1 academic year. General Learning Level 4 (Back to Education Initiative) BTEI gives a Course Qualification of Level 4 Certificate. For more information about General Learning Level 4 (Back to Education Initiative) BTEI at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
Irish Sign Language (ISL) Why not learn Irish Sign Language, Ireland’s 3rd official language? This course is designed to enable you to communicate using Irish Sign Language and also to learn about the deaf community and deaf culture. These fun classes are taught by a deaf tutor who will use ISL throughout and you will learn and pick up… |
Jewellery Making - Beading (An Introduction) Jewellery Making - Beading (An Introduction) is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Practical course with a duration of 8 weeks. For more information about Jewellery Making - Beading (An Introduction) at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
Latina Dance Zumba Style at Donahies Community School Hi everyone! Latina Dance is my new energetic dance and fitness class to the sounds of my native rhythmic Latin beats. In Colombia, we believe dancing is the body’s way of smiling, and my aim for every class is that you shake, sweat and leave with a smile! Similar to Zumba, which has its origins… |
Mindfulness/Meditation This 6 week course is for those who wish to deepen spiritual awareness and learn simple relaxation techniques to practice in their journey through life. Tutor: Dermot Kirby |
MS Excel (Beginners) MS Excel (Beginners) is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 5 weeks. For more information about MS Excel (Beginners) at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
MS Excel Intermediate/Advanced MS Excel Intermediate/Advanced is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 6 weeks. For more information about MS Excel Intermediate/Advanced at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
MS Word & File Management Learn how to use MS Word, word processor, format and edit files & documents, create folders & organise files. Suitable for beginners. If also booking MS EXCEL, please book combined WORD & EXCEL option for €15 reduction. Relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Tutor: Eleanor Byrne Online booking available on www.donahiesadulted.ie |
MS Word, File Management & Excel course 20 hour MS WORD, FILE MANAGEMENT & EXCEL course starts Mon. 25th Sept. ’23. Suitable for beginners. Course runs Mondays (Excel) from Monday 25th September & Wednesdays (Word & File Management) from Wednesday, 27th September. If you have MS Excel/Office 365 on your laptop, please bring your laptop along to class! Relaxed, friendly atmosphere. (Save… |
Oil Painting (Soft Pastels) Oil Painting (Soft Pastels) is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Practical course with a duration of 8 weeks. For more information about Oil Painting (Soft Pastels) at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
Oil Painting (Soft Pastels) Take up art with Oil Painting and Soft Pastels at Donahies Community School. This Oil Painting and Soft Pastels course accommodates beginner/improve/advanced. It includes mixed media of soft and hard pastel, charcoal, acrylic, water and oil paints. Explore your own project. Tutor: Joni Croughan Online booking on www.donahiesadulted.ie |
Photography - Level 1 Photography - Level 1 is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 8 weeks. For more information about Photography - Level 1 at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
Photography - Level 1 8 week introductory course to help get the most from your camera, learn about all the camera modes and settings. Topics covered will include Aperture-Depth of Field, Shutter speed and ISO settings, Portrait and Landscape photography. This course is ideal to those looking to get started with their camera. The course will be delivered in a relaxed non-technical… |
Pilates - Beginner & Improver Pilates is a method of exercise and physical movement designed to stretch, strengthen and balance the body. The courses are a part of a systematic, progressive programme on the mat designed to stimulate and challenge the body at a pace suited to each individual. This class will cater for both beginners & improvers, students working… |
Pilates Beginners Course Pilates Beginners Course is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Practical course with a duration of 10 weeks. For more information about Pilates Beginners Course at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
Pilates for Beginners/Improver Course Pilates for Beginners/Improver Course is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Practical course with a duration of 10 weeks. For more information about Pilates for Beginners/Improver Course at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
Pilates for Beginners/Improver Course Pilates for Beginners/Improver Course is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Practical course with a duration of 10 weeks. For more information about Pilates for Beginners/Improver Course at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
Pottery and Ceramics Course (IMPROVERS - Tuesday evenings) This class is suitable for those who have taken our beginners course or who have previous experience working with clay. Students will use prior knowledge and new techniques to create a body of work in both 2D and 3D. Different kinds of clay will be available for each project, specifically selected for each process. NOT… |
Pottery and Ceramics Course (Beginners and Improvers - Saturday afternoons) In this 8 week Pottery and Ceramics Course students will learn a number of hand building and decorating techniques to create their own unique creative and functional works. Students can design and create vases, tiles, wall pieces, bowls, small sculptures in a relaxed environment. Fee includes materials. Tools required, tool set available from tutor at… |
Pottery and Ceramics Course (Beginners and Improvers - Saturday mornings at Donahies)) In this 8 week Pottery and Ceramics Course students will learn a number of hand building and decorating techniques to create their own unique creative and functional works. Students can design and create vases, tiles, wall pieces, bowls, small sculptures in a relaxed environment. Fee includes materials. Tools required, tool set available from tutor at… |
Pottery and Ceramics Course (Beginners and Improvers Thursday evenings) Pottery and Ceramics Course (Beginners and Improvers Thursday evenings) is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Practical course with a duration of 8 weeks. For more information about Pottery and Ceramics Course (Beginners and Improvers Thursday evenings) at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
Pottery and Ceramics Course (Beginners and Improvers Wednesday evenings) Pottery and Ceramics Course (Beginners and Improvers Wednesday evenings) is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Practical course with a duration of 8 weeks. For more information about Pottery and Ceramics Course (Beginners and Improvers Wednesday evenings) at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
Pottery Workshop - Relief Tile Reproduction Pottery Workshop - Relief Tile Reproduction is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Practical course with a duration of 5 hours, over 2 evenings. For more information about Pottery Workshop - Relief Tile Reproduction at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
Pottery Workshop - Christmas Tree Luminary Pottery Workshop - Christmas Tree Luminary is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Practical course with a duration of 4 hours over 2 mornings. For more information about Pottery Workshop - Christmas Tree Luminary at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
QQI LEVEL 5 SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTING LEVEL 5 5N1786 With the introduction of the SNA in schools, children are now able to fully meet their potential thanks to the additional support the SNA provides to children within their care. The College of Progressive Education has been delivering training in this sector for twenty years. College of Progressive Education SNA courses have continually developed over… |
QQI LEVEL 6 SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTING LEVEL 6 6N1957 CLASSROOM BASED/ONSITE COURSE QQI LEVEL 6 SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTING LEVEL 6 6N1957 CLASSROOM BASED/ONSITE COURSE is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 10 Weeks. QQI LEVEL 6 SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTING LEVEL 6 6N1957 CLASSROOM BASED/ONSITE COURSE gives a Course Qualification of Level 6 Advanced Certificate, awarded by QQI. For more information about QQI LEVEL 6 SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTING LEVEL 6 6N1957 CLASSROOM BASED/ONSITE COURSE at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
Sewing - All Skill Levels (Friday evening) Sewing - All Skill Levels (Friday evening) is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Practical course with a duration of 8 weeks. For more information about Sewing - All Skill Levels (Friday evening) at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
Sewing - all skill levels (Saturday Afternoon) Sewing - all skill levels (Saturday Afternoon) is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Practical course with a duration of 8 weeks. For more information about Sewing - all skill levels (Saturday Afternoon) at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
Sewing - All Skill Levels (Thursday Nights) Donahies Community School Sewing courses A fun, creative and practical Sewing course suitable for all skill levels. Learn the basics or improve your existing skills for dress-making, soft furnishings, curtains, festive decorations, handbag making, gifts and crafts. Early booking advised for all Sewing classes. Tutor: Mary Coonan Sewing machine in good working order required. Small… |
Sewing - All Skill Levels (Tuesday evening) Sewing course at Donahies Community School A fun, creative and practical course suitable for all skill levels. Learn the basics or improve your existing skills for dress-making, soft furnishings, curtains, festive decorations, handbag making, gifts and crafts Tutor: Mary Coonan EARLY BOOKING ADVISED Limited number of machines available, please enquire before booking *Online… |
Sewing course - All Skill Levels (Saturday Morning) Sewing course - All Skill Levels (Saturday Morning) is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Practical course with a duration of 8 weeks. For more information about Sewing course - All Skill Levels (Saturday Morning) at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
Sewing course (Wednesday Afternoon Class) Sewing course (Wednesday Afternoon Class) is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Practical course with a duration of 8 weeks. For more information about Sewing course (Wednesday Afternoon Class) at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
Sewing for All Skill Levels (Wednesday Evenings) Sewing for All Skill Levels (Wednesday Evenings) is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Practical course with a duration of 8 weeks. For more information about Sewing for All Skill Levels (Wednesday Evenings) at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
Sewing Workshop - MAKE A BEAR (Intermediate - Advanced) MAKE A BEAR SEWING WORKSHOP 10.00am-2.30pm €75 Make a beautiful cotton bear, a perfect gift made to treasure! Choice of colours & patterns available. Tea & coffee provided All materials included in course fee. Requirements: – Basic Sewing Kit (scissors, pins, pencil) & sewing machine in good working order. Tutor: Mary… |
Soap, Candle & Balm Making Soap, Candle & Balm Making is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 8 weeks. For more information about Soap, Candle & Balm Making at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
Spanish - Intermediate Donahies Community School will be running this Spanish Intermediate class Thursday evenings If you would like to improve your conversational Spanish, this is your course! You need to be familiar with the Spanish indicative past and be ready to give use it! We will discuss different subjects each week and points of grammar as required.… |
Spanish (Beginners Continuation Class) Spanish (Beginners Continuation Class) is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 10 weeks. For more information about Spanish (Beginners Continuation Class) at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
Spanish - Beginners Spanish - Beginners is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 10 weeks. For more information about Spanish - Beginners at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
Spanish Improvers Spanish Improvers is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 10 weeks. For more information about Spanish Improvers at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
Stained Glass for Beginners/Improvers Learn stained glass method & glass fusing to create light catchers, terrariums, light-shades. Learn the skill of patterns , glass selection, cutting, foiling and soldering. Students will complete at least one colourful stained glass piece. Improvers should bring along project to work on. Materials not included. Equipment & materials are provided for beginners for class… |
Tai Chi - Beginners (afternoon class) The gentle flowing movements of Tai Chi bring strength & flexibility to the body. With practice, Tai Chi enhances mental clarity and assists in achieving better balance & co-ordination. Tutor: Claire McGreevy *Online enrolment available on www.donahiesadulted.ie |
Tai Chi - Continuation ( Wednesday afternoon class) The gentle flowing movements of Tai Chi bring strength & flexibility to the body. With practice, Tai Chi enhances mental clarity and assists in achieving better balance & co-ordination. This class is for students who have completed previous courses with Claire. New students, even those with experience of Tai Chi, are advised to enrol in… |
Typing/Keyboard Skills Learn to touch type in 6 easy steps in a relaxed, friendly environment. This course is suitable for beginners and those wishing to improve their touch typing skills including speed development. Tutor: Eleanor Byrne online booking available on www.donahiesadulted.ie |
Yoga (all levels, Tuesday evening 6.30-7.45pm) Yoga (all levels, Tuesday evening 6.30-7.45pm) is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Practical course with a duration of 10 weeks. For more information about Yoga (all levels, Tuesday evening 6.30-7.45pm) at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
Yoga (Tuesday evening All Levels 7.45-9.00pm) Yoga (Tuesday evening All Levels 7.45-9.00pm) is a course run by Donahies Community School, Dublin. It is a Practical course with a duration of 10 weeks. For more information about Yoga (Tuesday evening All Levels 7.45-9.00pm) at Donahies Community School, please review the details below. |
