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.…

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 8 week class for experienced  and improver women basketball players starting 28th September ’23.  If you are familiar with the rules of basketball (even…

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…

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…

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  

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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

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…