Courses

MONDAY - Start Date 22nd September 2008

M1.  ANTIQUE RESTORATION (David Smith)                                                  
An introduction to French Polishing, Guilding, and how to use polish colours, i.e. Ebonising.

M2. ART - Beginners (Larry Maguire)
A basic course in techniques of drawing, painting and composition.
Fee: €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

M3. ART - Watercolours (Larry Maguire)
Beginner or improver welcome.
Fee: €100 Time: 8.30-9.50

M4. BACH FLOWER REMEDIES (Emer O’Donoghue)                                  
Bach flower therapy is a respected system of healing that has been used internationally since 1936.  The remedies are natural, entirely safe and children everywhere have benefited enormously from their effects.                                      
Fee: €100 Time: 7.00-8.30

M5. BODY CONDITIONING - LADIES (Aidan Carroll)
A general fitness course for ladies to include total body workout ie. Aerobics/step, aerobics/circuits and toning to all levels of fitness. Fitness testing on first night. Numbers limited to 12 per class.
Fee: €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

M6. BODY CONDITIONING - LADIES (Aidan Carroll)
A repeat of M3. Numbers limited to 12 per class.
Fee: €100 Time:8.30-9.50

M7. CAR MAINTENANCE FOR BEGINNERS (Paddy Duffy)
A course on BASIC car maintenance to enable the owner get maximum return from the car. What to look for when buying or selling. Tips on how to prepare yourself for the Driver's theory test and your car for the NCT test. Course materials included in the price.
Fee: €160 Time: 7.30-9.30

M8. COMPUTERS - FOR THE MATURE LEARNER (Joseph Doyle)
This is a computer course for those 'techno phobic' senior citizens who are interested in exploring the world of the personal computer. It assumes no previous knowledge.
Fee   160 Time: 7.00-9.00

M9. COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES (Ursula O'Regan)
A course which explores the benefits of different approaches to health and well-being.
Fee: €130 Time: 7.00-9.00

M10.  DEVELOPING LITERACY SKILLS  (FETAC LEVEL 4)
 
M11. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (Ignacio Irigoien)
You will learn how to capture, store, share and edit your digital photographs as well as learn how to take better pictures, send pictures via email and enter the "digital darkroom." Numbers limited to 12 students per class.
Fee: €160 Time: 7.00-8.20

M12. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (Ignacio Irigoien)
A repeat of M11. Numbers limited to 12 students per class.
Fee: €160 Time: 8.30-9.50.

M13. DIY - Beginners 1 (Val McMenemy)
A short course to enable beginners to do elementary D.I.Y. about the home.
Fee: €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

M14. DIY - Beginners 2 (Val McMenemy)
A repeat of M13.
Fee: €100 Time: 8.30-9.50

M15. FLORAL ART/FLOWER ARRANGING (Terri Kennedy)
Beginners and improvers welcome.
Fee: €100 Time: 7.30-9.30

M16. FRENCH- Continuation I (Part 1)(Marie O'Faolain)
A continuation class for those who have completed a beginner's course or have an equivalent level of French. Textbook: Cafe Crème 1.
Fee: €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

M17. FRENCH - Continuation I (Part 2) (Marie O'Faolain)
Part 2 of Continuation Course which commenced in September '07. Open to all who have an equivalent level of French.
Textbook: Cafe Crème 1.
Fee: €100 Time: 8.30-9.50

M18. GARDENING AND GARDEN DESIGN (Linda Fitzsimons)         
Beginning on Monday 29th September, this course will help you to plan your garden, learn about design elements and plants for next Spring.  It is designed to be informal, interactive and fun.                                                                                                     
Fee: €135 Time: 7.00-9.00

M19. GERMAN – Beginners (Louise Bennett)
A continuation course for those who have completed the beginner’s programme or have an equivalent level of German.
Fee: €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

M20. GERMAN - Continuation (Louise Bennett)
A continuation course for those who have completed the beginner’s programme or have an equivalent level of German.
Fee: €100 Time: 8.20-9.50

M21. GUITAR - Beginners (Tony Mellon)
Textbook: "Guitar Lessons" by Tony Mellon (available to purchase in school). (Numbers limited to 12 per class.)
Fee: €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

M22. GUITAR - Continuation (Tony Mellon)
A continuation course for those who have completed the beginner’s course. (Numbers limited to 12 per class.)
Fee: €100 Time: 8.30-9.50

M23. JEWELLERY MAKING (Noirin McManus)
A course for those interested in this creative pastime! Complimentary materials will be provided on the first night. Fee includes starter kit valued at €50. This course is for beginners and improvers.
Fee: €180 Time: 7.00-9.30

M24.  LATIN FOR BEGINNERS (P.Breen)                                                            
A course in Basic Latin.                                                                                            
Fee:  €100 Time: 8.30-9.50

M25. LEGAL STUDIES (Fetac Level 5) (Aoife McCann)
This course aims to provide learners with a general understanding of legal principles and to enable them appreciate the role of the law in their personal and vocational lives. It is also intended to prepare learners for employment or further study in related areas.
Fee: €120 Time: 7.00-9.00

M26. SALSA and LATIN AMERICAN DANCING- Beginners
Fee: €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

M27. SALSA and LATIN AMERICAN - Continuation
A continuation course for those who have completed a beginner’s course.
Fee: €100 Time: 8.30-9.50

M28.  SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANT (FETAC LEVEL 5)
Run in association with The College of Progressive Education over 18 evenings and 2
Saturdays (60 hours) along with 30 hours work experience which the student must arrange for him/herself, leading to a nationally recognized qualification.
Fee:  €910   Time: 7.00-9.50

M29. SIGN LANGUAGE (Shane Keogh)
Learn basic sign language for communication with hearing-impaired.
Fee: €100 Time: 7.30-9.30

M30. YOGA - Beginners (Maureen Dunne)
A basic introduction to the yoga approach for physical and mental well-being.
Fee: €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

M31. YOGA - Continuation (Maureen Dunne)
More advanced techniques for those who have completed a beginner’s course. This class is not for beginners.
Fee: €100 Time: 8.30-9.50

M32. WINE APPRECIATION (Gerard Kennedy)
This informative and enjoyable course will enable you to gain a significant understanding of the fascinating world of wine. Numbers limited.
Fee: €160 Time: 7.00-9.00

TUESDAY - Start Date 23rd September 2008

T1. ART - Beginners (Larry Maguire)
A basic course in techniques of drawing, painting and composition. (Numbers limited - beginners and/or improvers)
Fee:  €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

T2. ART - Oils (Larry Maguire)
Practice this delicate art. Numbers limited. Beginners and/or improvers welcome.
Fee:  €100 Time: 8.30-9.50

T3. BADMINTON - Beginners (Kathleen O'Kelly)
Basic skills and fitness work. Bring own racquet.
Fee:  €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

T4. BADMINTON - Improvers (Kathleen O'Kelly)
More skills and fitness work for those familiar with the game. Bring own racquet.
Fee:  €100 Time: 8.30-9.50

T5. BELLY DANCING - Beginners (Sarah Hughes)
Have fun, get fit and learn to move in mysterious ways.
Fee:  €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

T6. BELLY DANCING - Continuation (Sarah Hughes)
For those who have completed the beginner's course.
Fee:  €100 Time: 8.30-9.50

T7. BRIDGE - Beginners (John O'Reilly)
Part 2 of a course in the basic principles of Bridge. Partners not essential for enrolment. Text Book: "Basic Bridge" - Ron Klinger.
Fee:  €110 7.00-9.20

T8. COMPUTERS - Accounting for Small Business (Micheal Geoghegan, CPA)
A practical course using computers in accounting for small businesses including Tax Returns, PRSI, bank reconciliation and more.
Fee:  €160 Time: 7.00-9.00

T9. COMPUTERS – New Tricks                                                                        
Learn exciting new ways to use your PC! Download free anti-virus software, music, shop on-line, restore old photographs.                                                                             
Fee:  €160 Time: 7.00-8.20

T10. COMPUTERS – New Tricks                                                                        
A repeat of T9.                                                                                                                     Fee:  €160 Time: 8.20-9.50

T11. HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST (Jonathan O’ Cearnaigh)

T12.  INTRODUCTION TO ISLAM (Jonathan O’ Cearnaigh)

T13. ITALIAN - Beginners (Diego Albano)
An introductory course in Italian.
Textbook: UNO, Gruppo Meto (editor), (Primo Livello).
Fee:  €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

T14. ITALIAN - Continuation ((Diego Albano)
A continuation course for those who have completed the beginner's course.
Fee:  €100 Time: 8.30-9.50

T15. MOTOR CYCLE MAINTENANCE FOR BEGINNERS (Martin Cummins)
Fee:  €150 Time: 7.30-9.20

T16. POLISH - Beginners
A course in Basic Polish. Text book: "Czesc Jak Sie Masz?" by Wladyslaw Miodunka.
Fee:  €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

T17. POLISH - Continuation
A continuation course for those who have completed the beginner's course. Text book: "Czesc Jak Sie Masz?" by Wladyslaw Miodunka.
Fee:  €100 Time: 8.30-9.50

T18. PORTUGUESE - Beginners (Teresa Cecilio)
A course in Basic Portuguese. Text book: "Teach yourself Portuguese" by Manuela Cook.
Fee:  €100 Time: 8.30-9.50

T19. PORTUGUESE - Continuation (Teresa Cecilio)
A course for those who have completed the beginner's programme.
Fee:  €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

T20. PSYCHOLOGY FOR EVERYONE (Brenda Lynch)
An introductory course into aspects of psychology for beginners. (8 Week course)
Fee:  €80 Time: 7.00-8.20

T21. SELF DEFENCE (Aidan Carroll)
Get fit while learning to protect yourself. Course curriculum includes: Escapes from chokes, strangles, grabs, abduction. How to read body language before an attack, self-defence and the law and much more.
Fee:  €135 Time: 7.00-9.00

T22. SET DANCING - Beginners (Mary Brogan)
An introductory course for those who wish to enjoy this national dance form.
Fee:  €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

T23. SET DANCING - Continuation (Mary Brogan)
A continuation course for those who have completed the beginner's course.
Fee:  €100 Time: 8.30-9.50

T24. SPANISH - Beginners (Joseph Doyle)
An introductory course in Spanish.
Text book: 'Espana Viva' and 'Working with Spanish'
Fee:  €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

T25. SPANISH - Continuation (Joseph Doyle)
A continuation course for those who have completed the beginner's course.
Fee:  €100 Time: 8.30-9.50

T26. TAI CHI QUAN - CHEN STYLE- Beginners (Sam Sun)
Learn to unwind and relax through the ancient art of Tai Chi.
Fee:  €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

T27. TAI CHI QUAN - CHEN STYLE-Continuation (Sam Sun)
Fee:  €100 Time: 8.30-9.50

T28. WORKING WITH WOOD (Ron Houghton)
An introduction to basic woodwork skills. Numbers limited.
Fee:  €150 Time: 7.30-9.30

T29. YOGA- Beginners (Maureen Dunne)
An introduction to a practical way of promoting physical and mental well-being while helping to reduce the stress of modern living.
Fee:  €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

T30. YOGA - Continuation (Maureen Dunne)
A continuation course for those who have completed the beginner's course.
Fee:  €100 Time: 8.30-9.50

WEDNESDAY - Start Date 24th September 2008

W1. ART - PAINTING FOR PLEASURE (Larry Maguire)
A course for those who enjoy painting with access to instruction. (Numbers Limited).
Fee:  €100 Time: 2.00-3.20

W2. SPECIAL COMPUTERS CLASS (Geraldine Chambers)
A 'stand alone' introductory course on what the P.C. is capable of. This is suitable for beginners and assumes no previous knowledge. (10 places).
Fee:  €150 Time: 1.30-2.50

W3. T'AI CHI (Sam Sun)
Unwind, relax, de-stress, improve your concentration and emotional well-being through the ancient art of T'AI CHI.
Fee:  €100 Time: 2.00-3.20

W4. YOGA (Maureen Dunne)
An introductory course to yoga for senior citizens. This course will focus on how yoga can help improve one's health and sense of well-being.
Fee:  €100 Time: 2.00-3.20pm

W5.  ART PORTFOLIO PREPARATION  (M. Keenan)

W6. BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE - Intensive Life Coaching and Personal Development Programme
A course designed for those who want to gain confidence and belief in themselves, develop personal and inter-personal skills or would like to implement new/ambitious changes in their lives or business.
Fee:  €225 Time: 7.00-9.45

W7. BEAUTY AND MAKE-UP TECHNIQUES (Jane Briggs)
A course covering general skin care. This course would serve as an introduction to a career as a beauty therapist. Only 12 places available.
Fee:  €130 Time: 7.00-9.00

W8. COMPUTERS - E-Citizen (Ainle Ní Bhriain)
A new computer skills certification for those with limited knowledge of computers and the Internet.
Fee:  €160 Time: 7.30-9.30

W9. COMPUTERS - FOR THE MATURE LEARNER (Jamie Scorr)
This is a computer course for those 'techno phobic' senior citizens who are interested in exploring the world of the personal computer. It assumes no previous knowledge.
Fee  €160 Time: 7.00-9.00

W10. CREATIVE WRITING (Pamela Scully)
Why not write!!! An introductory workshop type programme to help develop the skills to write your first short story.
Fee:  €140 Time: 7.30-9.30

W11. DRAMA - Playschool for Adults (Jim Gibney)
New course for those with no previous experience. Meet new people, have fun while learning to overcome shyness and express yourself more confidently! Script work will also be included this term.
Fee:  €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

W12.  FILM APPRICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES  ( Eric Egan)

W13.   INTERIOR DESIGN   (Fiona Owens)

W14. FINDING YOUR OWN VOICE-Beginners (Dorothy Murphy)
New Course for those who wish to discover/develop their singing voice.
Fee:  €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

W15. FINDING YOUR OWN VOICE-Continuation (Dorothy Murphy)
A course for those who have completed the beginner's programme.
Fee:  €100 Time: 8.30-9.50

W16. FIRST AID - Beginners (Frances Kenny)
Techniques and procedures in First Aid. Irish Red Cross Tutors, certified course. Application, manual and examination fee included in price.
Fee:  €130 Time: 7.30-9.30

W17. FRENCH ADVANCED (Marie O'Faolain)
Part 2 of a 20 week course suitable for those with Leaving Certificate and/or reasonably good French. Textbook: "Café Crème 1" and "Contes du Jour et de la Nuit" (Guy de Maupassant)
Fee:  €100 Time: 8.30-9.50

W18. FRENCH CONTINUATION II (Marie O'Faolain)
Part II of a 20 week course. A course aimed at bridging the gap for those who have completed a continuation course but are not yet ready for the Advanced French class. Introduction to more complex grammar and spoken French. Textbook : Café Crème 1.
Fee:  €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

W19. GAEILGE FOR ADULTS - Beginner's (Martin Colfer)
A course for those who would like "another go" at learning Irish, emphasis on spoken word and 'craic'. Course is for beginners and assumes no previous knowledge.
Fee:  €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

W20. GAEILGE FOR ADULTS - Continuation (Martin Colfer)
A continuation course for those who have completed a beginner's course or who have some Gaeilge but would like some "caint agus comhrá".
Fee:  €100 Time: 8.30-9.50

W21. OLD TIME BALLROOM DANCING FOR BEGINNERS (Edyta Wawak & Krystoff Sordyl)
Would you like to learn Ballroom dancing for fun of for a special occasion? Waltz, Quick Step, Jive and Cha Cha Cha... Come Dancing!!!
Fee: €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

W22. OLD TIME BALLROOM DANCING - Continuation (Edyta Wawak& Krystoff Sordyl)
A continuation course for those who have completed the beginner's course            
Fee: €100 Time: 8.30-9.50

W23. PUBLIC SPEAKING (Jim Gibney)
Gain and sustain lasting confidence and overcome your fear of people through public speaking and in everyday life.
Fee:  €100 Time: 8.30-9.50

W24. REIKI (Chris Brady)
An ancient and highly effective healing system. Promotes balance, wholeness and overall well being on all levels, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
Fee:  €130 Time: 7.00-9.00

W25. SPANISH - Beginners (Amal Aborban)
An introductory course in Spanish for those who hope to holiday in Spain.
Text book: 'Espana Viva' and 'Working with Spanish'
Fee:  €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

W26. SPANISH - Continuation (Amal Aborban)
A continuation course for those who have completed the beginner's course.
Fee:  €100 Time: 8.30-9.50

W27. T'AI CHI - QUAN - CHEN STYLE- Beginners (Sam Sun)
Unwind, relax, de-stress, improve your concentration and emotional well-being through T'ai Chi techniques.
Fee:  €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

W28. T'AI CHI - QUAN - CHEN STYLE- Continuation (Sam Sun)
A course for those who have completed the beginner's programme.
Fee:  €100 Time: 8.30-9.50

W29. TIN WHISTLE - BEGINNERS (FIONNUALA MARCH)
Fee:  €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

W30. YOGA - Beginners (Maureen Dunne)
An introductory course to the yoga approach for physical and mental well being.
Fee:  €100 Time: 7.00-8.20

W31. YOGA - Continuation (Maureen Dunne)
A continuation course for those who have completed the beginner's course.
Fee:  €100 Time: 8.30-9.50