Courses in Dublin 13

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. The…

This ‘Return to Irish’  course will suit people who have have already completed a ‘Return to Irish’ course, with us or otherwise, and who wish to continue on in their development of the language. Pupils will also have the opportunity to sit an examination at the end of the course, offered through the University of…

Making music has changed over the past ten years. You no longer need to be a virtuoso to be considered a great music maker. These days you can make music on devices that you already own that sound just as good as the songs you hear on the radio. This beginners’ course will introduce you…

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…

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 10 week class for experienced  and improver women basketball players starting this September ’21.  If you are familiar with the rules of basketball (even…

NOT RUNNING THIS TERM Look and feel amazing inside and out! Learn how to treat your skin the best way. This Beauty and Makeup course covers skin analysis, skincare, masks, scrubs, lashes, eyebrow tinting & shaping, manicures and pedicures. Makeup for all occasions & much more by highly qualified tutor. Tutor: Toni O’Leary  

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.…

The aim of this bookkeeping course is to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and competencies to operate both a manual bookkeeping system from source documents up to trial balance and to use a computerised accounts system incorporating Debtors, Creditors, Nominal Ledgers and financial reporting system.  On successful completion of the programme, learners may progress…

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies courses at Donahies Community School in Dublin. NOT RUNNING THIS TERM Suitable for those, who have completed a Beginner 8 week course or equivalent and wish to improve their bridge skills. Tutor: Paul Doyle C.B.A.I.   *Online enrolment now open

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies courses at Donahies Community School in Dublin. NOT RUNNINGTHIS TERM Bridge Improver is suitable for those who are above Bridge beginner level, have been playing for 1 year or more and wish to improve their Bridge skills at biding and play. Anne Doyle C.B.A.I.   *Online enrolment available on www.donahiesadulted.ie

Learn Bridge on Wednesday evenings at Donahies Community School in Dublin! NOT RUNNING THIS TERM 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 Doyle C.B.A.I.   *Online enrolment available on www.donahiesadulted.ie  

The aim of this Business Administration Skills programme is to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and competence in the administration requirements of a range of organisations to enable them to operate effectively in an administration support role. On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competency to operate effectively under…

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…

This is a Pre-Paramedic course for those who wish to work in either the fire service or ambulance service.

Pobascoil Neasáin will offer these Creative Writing online courses in 2021. Creative Writing 1 – For those new to writing, those who want to get their thoughts down on paper and see where it leads them… Creative Writing 2 – For those who have already taken a creative writing course (either with us or elsewhere) and who…

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.…

NOT RUNNING THIS TERM This ECDL MS PowerPoint course will commence this November at Donahies Community School. Access to email & MS Office version 16 is essential for home practice purpose. Basic computer skills required. Examinations are optional. Cost of examinations: a once off ECDL registration €40 plus €15 for each exam.  Memory stick required. (See…

  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 Online booking available on…

This course is specifically designed for those who have  a working knowledge of Excel and  wish to learn how to create and use spreadsheets. Topics covered include how to input data, use autofill, apply basic formula, process data, create graphs and charts. Course will progress to include advanced features of Excel such as IF functions…

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…

This programme module aims to facilitate the learner in understanding the role of Human Resources Management in a range of organisations. Learners will be able to: 1 Assess the evolution, nature, scope and policy goals of human resource management 2 Evaluate the relevance of strategic human resource management to organisational performance and business strategy 3…

This course is designed for people who are completely new to the Irish language – those who did not learn it is school or otherwise. Classes are online every Wednesday evening, beginning Sept. 29th. The Conradh na Gaeilge affiliated tutor will use TEG’s (Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge) framework to structure this course and has the…

NOT RUNNING SEPTEMBER ’21 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. Set of tools and materials included in course fee. If you already have your own tool set,  reduction…

The focus of this class will be on knitting skills but Georgina, our tutor, will also teach crochet to those of you interested. Crochet and knitting are  easy to learn crafts that can be used to create any number of projects large and small. Join this class to learn all the basics you need in…

The aim of the Supervisory Management course is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to understand the role and responsibilities of a supervisor and demonstrate a range of supervisory management skills. The total learner effort for this course is 150 hours. Learners will be expected to complete 90 hours of…

This course is ran in conjunction with the College of Progressive Education The Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised module will equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to produce and maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a range of organisations, using manual and computerised systems. Module Objectives • To facilitate the learner acquiring an understanding…

THIS COURSE IS RAN IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COLLEGE OF PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION Laptop/tablet/PC, webcam, microphone, good internet access, computer skills required for this course This component aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competency necessary to enable them operate and maintain accurate payroll records, using manual and computerised systems for any organisation,…

Do you work in an administration role? Would you like to improve your skills while gaining an internationally recognised Microsoft certification? If so, then apply today for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) – Excel 2016, this FREE course has been developed specifically for employed learners. This flexible, one day a week (Thursday) course will run for…

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 *Online enrolment available on www.donahiesadulted.ie

4 week course on MS Excel (ECDL syllabus) suitable for beginners. EXAMS NOT CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED Exams optional. Once off ECDL registration €40 plus €15 exam fee. Exam fees payable during course prior to exam. 5 weeks, including exam week.  Class starts earlier than advertised week 5 in order to accommodate exam, which is optional.…

This MS Word & Excel  course is based on the ECDL syllabus and is suitable for beginners with basic knowledge of computers.  Memory stick required. EXAMS NOT CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED Examinations are optional and are available in Word & Excel. Cost of examinations: a once off ECDL registration €40 plus €15 for each exam. Tutor:…

4 week MS Word course based on ECDL syllabus.  Memory stick required. EXAMS NOT CURRENTY BEING OFFERED Examinations are optional. Cost of examinations: a once off ECDL registration €40 plus €15 for each exam. Tutor: Pauline Berkery Online booking available on www.donahiesadulted.ie

NOT RUNNING THIS TERM  Learn to use MS Word, create folders & organise files, attach documents to email, download & open files in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Tutor: Eleanor Byrne Online booking available at www.donahiesadulted.ie

NOT RUNNING THIS TERM Learn all about your nails plus filing, painting and shellac. Includes nail design art, diamond application, flowers and more. Applying artificial tips, demonstration of acrylic application (starter kit available to purchase from tutor) and much more. Tutor: Toni O’Leary Online booking available on www.donahiesadulted.ie

Take up art with Oil Painting and Soft Pastels at Donahies Community School. NOT RUNNING SEPT. ’21 TERM 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…

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,…

The aim of this Payroll course is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to operate and maintain accurate payroll records using both manual and computerised systems, for an organisation, working under general direction and supervision. On successful completion of the programme, learners may progress to further education and training. Assessment is…

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…