Pobalscoil Neasáin

  This ‘Return to Irish’  course will suit people who have a small amount of Irish, usually from school and who are looking for a basic course to relearn and reinforce their Irish. Pupils will also have the opportunity to sit an examination at the end of the course, offered through the University of Maynooth.…

Barbering is a highly transferable skill that is in high demand. This course comprehensively covers all you need to know about working in a professional barber shop. Course Content Creative/Classic Cutting Techniques Clipper Work/Fading & Blending Styling & Finishing Current Trends & Media Influences Client Consultation Product Knowledge Working on Live Models   Each student…

This Bicycle Maintenance course will give you a valuable insight into how to practically and effectively take care of your bicycle. This weekly programme will give you the skills needed to ensure that you will be capable and confident in taking care of your bike, with tips and insights into the workings of every essential…

Sugar Craft  is the art of using icing, sugar and other edible decorations to create a cake that looks and tastes delicious. This beginners course will help you to develop skills and confidence in basic cake decorating techniques. You will learn how to make and use icings, coat cakes, pipe basic shapes and use cutters…

This course will give you a valuable insight into how to practically and effectively take care of your automobile. A weekly step by step programme will give you all of the skills needed to ensure that you will be capable and confident in taking care of your car, with tips and insights into the inner and outer workings of…

Creative Writing – Online Course Have you a story you’ve always wanted to tell? Have you experiences from  which you want to get down on paper? Do you want to further progress your writing or take it in new directions? Then these are the courses for you! These courses will help you develop the writing…

Students will learn the building blocks of performance. The course will introduce multiple practices over the course of 10 weeks these will include –   – Stage Craft: Understanding blocking for theatre – Acting: Trusting your instincts vs preconcieved assumptions – Movement: How to use the body as a storytelling instrument – Script Analysis: Breaking down text…

Invest in yourself to find some ‘Me-Time’ and get fit at the same time in this 1-hour workout for people over 60! The goal of this Fitness for Over 60’s class is to get people moving, and fitter. The class will focus on exercises to improve mobility, flexibility, overall strength and fitness. Everyone will be…

Try a totally new way to dance, have fun and get fit!!! A total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class. Begins on Tuesday January 24th, 2023 18:00 – 19:00 10 weeks €70

The aim of the course is for students to familiarise themselves with the Greek language, learn basic phrases and be able to communicate as beginners. Greek language is completely different from English, so students will need to learn the alphabet, the phonetics and be able to read words. When students are confident with the Greek…

During this 8 week course you will learn to prepare and cook a range of traditional Italian foods, dishes and desserts. You will learn how to make tasty pasta from scratch. Using dough that you make in class, you will also make your own pizzas. Other dishes will include Bolognese, Bruschetta, Pasta Bake and Tiramasu.…

Knitting is an easy to learn craft that can be used to create any number of projects large and small. Join this class to learn all the basics you need in a relaxed and helpful atmosphere.  Improvers and people wishing to restart this relaxing hobby are also more than welcome. A perfect opportunity to receive…

Join us to learn all the basics of make-up artistry. Whether you want to perfect your own personal make-up techniques or whether you want to become a professional in the make-up industry yourself, this is the course for you! Each student must provide their own tools make-up kit. Before the commencement of the course, an…

  The mind is a great tool for problem-solving, but it’s not great at settling down and being with what is. Most of the time, the mind is wandering around in the past or the future rather than in the present. That means it’s full of thoughts, stories, and narratives that don’t necessarily have anything to…

Unleash your creative side through the art of drawing and painting. Within weeks learn the techniques and skills needed to illustrate and paint from your own inspiration and creative thoughts. Students will be encouraged to develop their ideas through research and working on personal projects. Subjects covered include, drawing from observation, ideas development, colour work,…

Join photographer Ines Billings (www.inesbillings.com) for a 10 week foundation workshop for beginners. No matter what type of camera you use, learn the fundamentals of photography so you can take great pictures! The photos below are examples of what is totally achievable for a beginner. Ines will advise on equipment and run a comprehensive course of the…

Explore the world of pottery using the best tools we have – our hands! This course will focus on hand-built pottery. We will work on three fundamental areas – slab building, coil building and pinch pots. This course allows participants to explore areas of functional, decorative and sculptural work. We will go through all stages…

QQI Level 5 Special Needs Assisting Classes run for 12 weeks Each 2.5 hour class is held in Pobalscoil Neasáin Assessment is by Continuous Assessment. Applicants will also be required to obtain 30 hours work placement. Alternative assessments may be in place to facilitate students who are unable to find placement due to COVID19 restrictions. Thursday…

Special Needs Assistant Level 6 – In-Person Classes run for 11 weeks Each 2.5 hour class is held in Pobalscoil Neasáin Assessment is by Continuous Assessment. Applicants will also be required to obtain 30 hours work placement. Tuesday evenings 19:00 – 21:30 Classes begin on October 3rd, 2023 €355

This NUI Certificate in Local History is offered by the Department of History, Maynooth University. The course examines the ‘local dimension of Ireland’s past’. It aims to provide participants interested in local history with an opportunity to obtain formal training in the subject. This course sets out to provide students with a methodological approach to…

Learn the basics or refresh your skills in a relaxed and helpful atmosphere This class will suit people of all levels from total beginners to people brushing up on their skills We provide a creative and supportive space to spend time on your projects with expert help along the way This course will cater for…

Do you want to improve your fitness for an upcoming ski holiday? Or do you simply want to try something new and different to get fit? Then this is the course for you! The class will focus on improving mobility, flexibility, balance, core strength and overall fitness needed for skiing. The goal of the course…

More than 400 million native speakers in 21 countries and a wonderful and rich culture that we will explore and discover from Dublin! The colour of Mexico, the music from Cuba and the passion from Spain. Come and join us for this Spanish for Beginners course!, Join us to make your holidays, your communication with…

More than 400 million native speakers in 21 countries and a wonderful and rich culture that we will explore and discover from Dublin! The colour of Mexico, the music from Cuba and the passion from Spain. Come and join us for this Spanish for Improvers course!, Join us to make your holidays, your communication with…

Dreaming of becoming the next Rafael Nadal or Serena Williams? Or simply want to pick up a new sport? This 10-week beginners’ course could be the class for you!   Join us on Saturday mornings to learn how to serve, perfect your smash and ‘love’ it all! Pupils will need to bring their own racket.…

Dreaming of becoming the next Rafael Nadal or Serena Williams? Or simply want to improve your Tennis skills? This 10-week improvers’ course could be the class for you!   Join us on Saturday mornings to learn how to serve, perfect your smash and ‘love’ it all! Pupils will need to bring their own racket.  …

This 8-Week course will start you off on your textile printing journey! Make your own screen to print your fabric, use blocks and lino to create a unique pattern which you can then use to make a range of objects from wall-hangings to clothing! Class starts Thursday October 5th, 2023 19:00 – 21:00 8 Weeks…

Over this ten week Woodwork course learn all the basic skills of working with wood. Become familiar with the tools and techniques required to produce at least one project that you can proudly display in your home. Working with natural materials is therapeutic and making something with your own two hands is a real esteem…

If you are curious about the benefits of stretching, relaxing and breathing more effectively, this yoga class will excel in teaching you the foundations of some of the basic postures of Hatha Yoga & mindfulness. The class will keep you in the moment, conscious and aware of you, your mind, and your body. You will…

Invest in yourself to find some ‘Me-Time’ and get fit at the same time! This class is geared up for working the larger muscles groups, toning abs, hips openers, upper and lower body stretching, breath work, awareness and more…   Class begins Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 18:00 – 19.00 10 Weeks €70

Get fit, have fun and dance your socks off with our Zumba class!!! A total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class. Classes are every Tuesday evening in Pobalscoil Neasáin Begins on the October 3rd, 2023…

This ‘Return to Irish’ conversation course will suit people who have some Irish, usually from school, and who are looking for a chance to relearn and reinforce their Irish so they can chat with others ‘as Gaeilge’. This course could also be really helpful to those who want to be able to help their kids…