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 a 10 week class for experienced  and improver women basketball players starting this September ’22.  If you are familiar with the rules of basketball (even…

Suitable for those who have completed a Beginner 10 week course or equivalent and wish to improve their bridge skills. 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  

This Budgeting for Beginners course will help you find your way through the cost of living crisis we are finding ourselves in. Learn how to make a realistic household budget and manage your money more effectively. Reduce your household costs, understand how to read your payslip, apply for tax back and set up a debt…

Make your own cards for all occasions! Learn to matt and layer, embossing & die-cutting. €5 for kit payable to tutor for each class. Please bring along a scissors. Relaxed, friendly environment. Tutor:  Aideen Kilbride ONLINE BOOKING AVAILABLE at www.donahiesadulted.ie

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.…

  Aches & pains? Stiff joints? Bad circulation? Have your body work for you, not against you! Learn a whole-body routine for releasing tension & increasing body flow. Gentle but powerful exercises to keep your body healthy, flexible & energised. Includes elements of Tai Chi & Qi Gong. Tutor: Ben Somers COURSE DATE TO BE…

Безкоштовні заняття з англійської мови (для початківців) для українців бути підтвердженим A 6 week practical English class for dealing with everyday situations. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere with an experienced teacher. Passport required for class registration. THURSDAY EVENINGS – TO BE CONFIRMED

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

In this class you will learn the basic macramé knots and techniques to create a series of macramé projects including a plant hanger, a wall hanging and your own personalised bunting. The class is suitable for beginners – if you can tie your shoelaces you can make a beautiful wall hanging! Special introductory fee including…

MAKE A BEAR SEWING WORKSHOP           10.00am-2.30pm              €75 2 dates available for this workshop Sat. 4th Feb. & Sun. 23rd April 10.00am-2.30pm Make a beautiful wool felt bear, a perfect gift made to treasure! Tea & coffee provided All materials included in course fee. Requirements: – Basic Sewing Kit (scissors, pins, pencil)…

BOX MAKING WORKSHOP (MEMORY/ GIFT BOX)     Sun.  5th March      9.30am-1.00pm          €60 Join us for our box-making workshop and create a truly unique & personalised gift/memory box! This is the perfect way to mark and remember a special occasion such as a wedding, new arrival, christening, birthday, anniversary – the list is endless!…

This 8 week course is for those who wish to deepen spiritual awareness and learn simple relaxation techniques to practice in their journey through life. Tutor: Ben Somers COURSE TO BE CONFIRMED REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TO donahiesadulted@gmail.com/01-8482217

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 and counting.  Work…

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 Wed. 25th Jan. ’23. Suitable for beginners. Course runs Mondays (Excel) from Monday 30th January & Wednesdays (Word & File Management) from Wednesday, 25th January.  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  

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…

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…

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 set of tools & materials. If you already have…

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 set of tools & materials. If you already have…

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 set of tools & materials. If you already have…

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 Macramé Workshop Workshop suitable for Beginners/Improvers. Dates in April/May & course fee to be confirmed – Register your interest by emailing donahiesadulted@gmail.com/call 01 -8482217 Keep updated at www.donahiesadulted.ie Tutors: Naomi Boylan (Pottery) & Deirdre Hurley (Makramé)

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…