D.A.T.E. has been providing Adult Education courses in Dundrum since 1984. We are a voluntary committee who work with Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board to bring a wide variety of classes including, French, Spanish, several Art classes, Philosophy, Tai Chi, Bridge, Yoga, Creative Writing, Gaeilge and Mindfulness.
Classes are held on the 5th floor of Dundrum Town Centre in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. We have a cheerful tea room where students and tutors can meet up between classes. Because of a shortage of space, some of our classes are held in Dom Marmion Hall on Sandyford Road.
Half of the available places on D.A.T.E. courses will be available for online enrolling from:
Monday 6th January at 10am and will run continuously until 10am on Thursday 9th January.
D.A.T.E. does not operate a waiting list for online enrolling.
Remaining places may be booked in DATE from Monday 13th to Friday 17th January 9.30am – 12 noon daily.
Please note if enrolling in person for classes you must attend on the relevant day, i.e. if enrolling for a Monday class please come along on Monday 13th January, for a Tuesday class come on Tuesday 14th January and so on throughout the week.
All classes 12 weeks, Fee €128. Seniors (66+) €70 on the production of travel pass.
Credit Cards/Debit Cards only accepted. Fees will be refunded if the class does not form due to the required minimum number of students.
DATE Bridge Club
Dom Marmion Centre, Sandyford Road.
Wednesday: 10.00am – 12.30pm. €6.00 per morning.
| Course Title | Week | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
French 6 (Contd) (M1)French art, culture, gastronomy, literature, grammar and conversation. With Teresa Flynn |
12 | 9.30a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
French 7 (Contd) (Advanced) (M2)French art, culture, gastronomy, literature, grammar and conversation. With Teresa Flynn |
12 | 11.10 a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Art Watercolours (M3)Watercolour is the most exhilarating medium; it is immediate, fresh and versatile. It is practical with no messy clean-up. Enjoy exploring colour in a free and easy atmosphere. With Beatrice Stewart. |
12 | 9.30a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Art Oils/Acrylics (M4)Acrylic paint can be used light and fluid or thick and opaque. Brushes can be washed with soap and water. Colours remain true. It is the easiest art medium to manage, ideal for beginners and most versatile for the more experienced. With Beatrice Stewart |
12 | 11.10 a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Crafts (M5)An emphasis on patchwork and quilting. Learn a variety of techniques, make beautiful, useful items for the home or as gifts, employing contemporary and traditional designs. With Laura Butler |
12 | 9.30 am | €128 | Dundrum |
Enjoying History (M6)Napoleon. Emperor of France, 1804 - 1814 and briefly in 1815 during the Hundred Days. He dominated European and global affairs while leading France against a series of coalitions in the Napoleonic Wars. Let's explore his life and times, his loves and the man behind the politician. With Frances Browner |
12 | 9.30a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Politics and Current Issues (M7)Principles and theories of government and decision-making, political values, global and local politics. We examine current and recent events and tease out what they might mean or entail. A lively class. With Michael Carragher |
12 | 11.10 a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Yoga (Mixed Ability) (M8)Explore and enjoy the benefits of Hatha yoga, in a gentle manner, through breathwork, stretching and relaxation. |
12 | 11.10 a.m | €128 | Dundrum |
Reading Circle (M9)We read and discuss novels, plays, stories, poems; contemporary and classical. Student/ Tutor chocies. We will start with Girl, Woman, Other by Beradine Evaristo and Blood Brothers. Do not read beforehand.. With Frances Browner |
12 | 11.10 a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Computers (Contd) (M10)Create and edit Word documents. Use Excel to create spreadsheets. Manage files and folders. Upload photos, send email attachments. Browse and shop safely on the Internet. (Basic computer skills required). With Miriam McGuirk. |
12 | 9.30a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Computers (M11)Create and edit Word documents. Use email, upload photos, browse and shop safely on internet. With Miriam McGuirk |
12 | 11.10 a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Traditional Tai-Chi (M12)The Tai-Chi way to relaxation and health. Ancient exercises to develop calmness and strength. With Charles Thackaberry. |
12 | 9.30a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
| Course Title | Week | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Italian Beginners (Contd) ( T1 )For those who have completed Term 1 or equivalent. This course builds grammatical and structural basis of Italian language as well as essential vocabulary to communicate. With Dr Chiara Buldorini. |
12 | 9.30a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Italian 2 Elementary (Contd) ( T2 )For those who have attended at least 20 classes of Italian, a chance to revise/expand vocabulary and build conversation skills. With Dr Chiara Buldorini |
12 | 11.10 a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Italian 4 Upper Intermediate (Contd) ( T3)The course focuses on advanced grammar, listening and fluency skills. With Dr. Chiara Buldorini |
12 | 1.00pm | €128 | Dundrum |
( T4 )Poems, short stories, memoirs or the novel. How to get ideas; how to perfect form; how to write description, dialogue, how to use the five senses show, donʼt tell, how to proofread, self-edit and how to respond to constructive criticism. With Frances Browner |
12 | 11.10 a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Watercolours / Drawing ( T5 )Drawing and watercolour techniques and styles covering a broad range of subjects. With Noel Long |
12 | 9.30a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Watercolours / Drawing ( T6 )Drawing and watercolour techniques and styles covering a broad range of subjects. With Noel Long. |
12 | 11.10 a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Bridge Improvers ( T7 )For those who have completed one term or equivalent. With Bernie Rountree |
12 | 9.45 a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Bridge Beginners ( T8 )With Bernie Rountree |
12 | 11.25 a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Bridge Beginners (Contd) ( T9 )For those who have completed term 1 or equivalent. With Bernie Rountree |
12 | 1.25 pm | €128 | Dundrum |
Sketching & Drawing ( T10 )Drawing techniques for beginners or improvers. With Caroline OʼFarrell. |
12 | 9.30 a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Computers ( T11 )- |
12 | 9.30 a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
| Course Title | Week | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Spanish Beginners (Contd) (W1)The basic tools to get by in Spain. With Maria Fernandez de Luis. |
12 | 9.30 a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Spanish 2 (Contd) (W2)Build on your basic skills. With Maria Fernandez de Luis. |
12 | 11.10am | €128 | Dundrum |
German 3 (W3)For Intermediate German learners, including grammar, reading, translation, conversation and writing exercises using the Studio DA2 course books. With Nadja Murphy. |
12 | 9.30am | €128 | Dundrum |
German 4 (Contd) (W4)Advanced German class to improve grammar and vocabulary. General conversation and listening and writing exercises using Sicher Aktull! B2.1. With Nadja Murphy. |
12 | 11.10 a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Geography: The Mother of History (W5)Why is our industrial history so short and Britainʼs so long? How do mountains explain why Welsh flourishes and Irish languishes? How did climate change lead to Genghis Khan? Geography: “the mother of history” offers answers. With Michael Carragher |
12 | 11.10 a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Italian 3 Intermediate (Contd) (W6)For Intermediate level students who have studied Italian for at least 2 years. With Chiara Buldorini. |
12 | 9.30a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Oils (W7)For all levels. Beginners especially welcome. With Noel long |
12 | 9.30am | €128 | Dundrum |
Art (W8)For all mediums. Suitable for all levels of ability. With Noel Long |
12 | 11.10 a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
| Course Title | Week | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Spanish 3 (Contd) (TH1)Expand your Spanish. With Maria Fernandez de Luis. |
12 | 9.30a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Spanish 4 (TH2)Practice and perfect your Spanish. With Maria Fernandez de Luis. |
12 | 11.10 a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
French 3 (Contd) (TH3)For those with an adequate knowledge of French. With Teresa Flynn |
12 | 9.30 a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Enjoying English (TH4)19th Century Classics, contemporary novels and poetry explored and discussed. With Michael Carragher |
12 | 9.30a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Enjoying English (TH5)19th Century Classics, contemporary novels and poetry explored and discussed. With Michael Carragher. |
12 | 11.10 a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Sketching/Drawing (TH6)Drawing techniques for beginners and improvers. With Caroline O’Farrell |
12 | 11.10 a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Tai-Chi (TH7)The Tai-Chi way to relaxation and health. Ancient exercises to develop calmness and strength. With Charles Thackaberry. |
12 | 9.30 a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Gaeilge 1 (TH8)Suitable for those with some Irish who wish to brush it up. With Mary Fitzgerald. |
12 | 9.30a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
Gaeilge 2 (TH9)Emphasis on conversation. With Mary Fitzgerald |
12 | 11.10 a.m | €128 | Dundrum |
Philosophy (TH10)This term we will be dealing with the meaning of life as seen and understood by Philosophers past and present. Challenging, yes, but fun!. With Rory Corvin. |
12 | 11.10 a.m | €128 | Dundrum |
Pilates (TH11)Pilates is a physical fitness system designed to improve flexibility, strength and posture. Ideal for beginners or those with some Pilates experience. With Una Whelan |
12 | 11.10 a.m | €128 | Dundrum |
Photography (Contd) (TH12)Become more familiar with all basic camera functions and learn to take more creative photos, exploring different types of photography - phones and tablets also included. Upload and edit photos on the computer. Some local field trips are included. With Elma Murray |
12 | 9.30am | €128 | Dundrum |
Mindfulness (TH13)Learn what mindfulness is and the benefits of introducing it into your life. Discover specific techniques that will help develop your own mindfulness practice. Course CD included with specific exercises. With Elma Murray. |
12 | 11.10 a.m. | €128 | Dundrum |
| Course Title | Week | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
French 4 (Contd) (F1)Conversation class based on current French events and news. (Good level of spoken French essential). With Teresa Flynn. |
12 | 9.30 am | €128 | Dundrum |
French 5 (Contd) (F2)Conversation class based on current French events and news. (Good level of spoken French essential). With Teresa Flynn. |
12 | 11.10 am | €128 | Dundrum |
History & Appreciation of Art (F3)A really enjoyable introduction to the History of Art: Finding the keys to understanding diverse works of artists and periods through images and discussion in class and gallery visits during term. With Mags Harnett |
12 | 9.30 am | €128 | Dundrum |
History & Appreciation of Art (F4)A really enjoyable introduction to the History of Art: Finding the keys to understanding diverse works of artists and periods through images and discussion in class and gallery visits during term. With Mags Harnett |
12 | 11.10 am | €128 | Dundrum |
Yoga (Beg/Improvers) (F5)- |
12 | 9.30 am | €128 | Dundrum |
Tai Chi (F6)The Tai-Chi way to relaxation and health. Ancient exercises to develop calmness and strength. With Charles Thackaberry |
12 | 11.10 am | €128 | Dundrum |
Art Group 1 (F7)Enjoy exploring various subjects and painting techniques. The course will cover professional art techniques and develop visual awareness in a great atmosphere. All mediums welcome. With Beatrice Stewart. |
12 | 9.30 am | €128 | Dundrum |
Art Group 2 (F8)Painting and drawing is an activity that can be both learned and enjoyed. Participants will be encouraged to develop their own personal taste and style. Classes suitable for all mediums and levels of ability. Beginners very welcome. With Beatrice Stewart. |
12 | 11.10 am | €128 | Dundrum |
Writers Group (Beg/Improvers) (F9)Poetry, short fiction, radio and autobiographical pieces, novel and play writing techniques. With Áine Miller. |
12 | 11.10 am | €128 | Dundrum |
Italian 5 Advanced (Contd) (F10)For students who have practiced Italian for at least 4 years. This course spans across themes such as Italian society, customs, and cooking while providing the tools for advanced conversation and production of texts. With Dr Chiara Buldorini. |
12 | 9.30 am | €128 | Dundrum |
Gaeilge 3 (Contd) (F12)With Mary Fitzgerald |
12 | 9.30 am | €128 | Dundrum |
Ciorcal Cainte (F13)Cúrsaí reatha, ábhair shuimiúla. With Mary Fitzgerald. |
12 | 11.10 am | €128 | Dundrum |
Italian Expert 6 (Contd) (F11)The course introduces Italian art, literature, history while providing the tools for advanced conversation and production of text. With Dr Chiara Buldorini |
12 | 11.10 am | €128 | Dundrum |