Courses in Donaghmede

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…

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

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  

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…

Come join our Christmas crochet workshop! A variety of Christmas cotton crochet decorations to choose from on the day e.g. a candy cane, a swirl and for those a little more accomplished in the art of crochet a star or a Santa hat.  Materials included, please remember to bring along your crochet hooks!! All materials…

Learn the beautiful handcraft of crochet in a relaxed & friendly environment.   Create a square in a different stitch for the first 4 weeks. Weeks 5 -8 will see you joining your squares, adding a border & tassels to complete your first project, a small blanket. We will also crochet pumpkins to celebrate Hallowe’en! By…

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…

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.…

Looking for a new hobby, that’s creative and mindful? Embroidery is the course for you! You will start from the beginning, cover some of the basics (like how to thread a needle) and learn some simple stitches to get you started. You will build on this knowledge of stitches and materials as the course progresses…

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:…

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…

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 above Junior…

Create bespoke Christmas decorations!  There will be a range of kits to choose from in cheerful Christmas fabrics such as Christmas wreath, wall hanging. Course fee includes a kit which will contain everything you need to make your decorations.  No need to worry about cutting out patterns – it will be all done and waiting for…

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…

Start a new hobby and create your own handmade jewellery in a supportive class.  Create  two or three pieces in each class working with handouts and talks on tools, threading, beads etc.    Use of all tools provided with materials extra €3/€4 per class payable to tutor.  Tutor: Lorna Gaffney White online booking available at www.donahiesadulted.ie

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…

Sun. 22nd October 10.00am-2.30pm Make a beautiful cotton bear, a perfect gift made to treasure! Choice of colours and 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 Coonan

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

Learn to use MS Excel spreadsheets – format, organize & calculate data in a spreadsheet in a relaxed environment.  Suitable for beginners. If also booking MS WORD, please book combined WORD & EXCEL option for €15 reduction under Monday evening classes.  If you have MS Excel/Office 365 on your laptop, please bring your laptop along…

This 6 week course is specifically designed for those who want to improve their use of spreadsheet applications.  Topics covered include how to input data, autofill, process data, create graphs and charts.  Course will progress to include advanced features of excel “if” functions and nested “if” “and” “not” functions, Sumif and Countif for Selective adding…

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

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…

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  

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  

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…

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 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 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 Pilates Beginners Course suitable for absolute beginner or those returning…

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 course caters for both beginners & improvers, working at their…

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 course caters for both beginners & improvers, working at their…