St. Colmcille's Community School Adult Education

Angels workshop

Reiki workshop

Art and Drawing

Social Media and Internet Marketing Training  

Cake decoration and sugar craft

Salsa

Karate

Horticulture/ Gardening

The Secrets behind the Secret

Film appreciation

French

Handbag Making

Irish(Conversational)

Make up 

this course is for participants who have completed a beginners course previously. they would have the basic skills such as basic typing, saving documents and have basic internet and e-mail skills. It is a good introduction for those who are looking to go on and study the ECDL. The course will look at file management( saving files/ organising files and folders/ copying and moving files), Word( Creating documents/ formatting / borders and shading/ working with images/ word art/ tables), Excel( creating a spreadsheet/ formatting / formulae/ printing) , PowerPoint( creating a basic presentation), Internet( downloading images/ copy and paste/ saving to favourites/ deleting history and internet files / e-mail)

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Learn to develop a powerful range of skills to increase your confidence and motivation, helping you to make positive changes in your lifestyle, and experience a greater sense of Vitality and Wellbeing.

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The Bridal Masterclass - learn all you need to know about wedding planning!

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Don't let planning your wedding take over your life. With this course you can set aside time each week to co-ordinate your dream wedding with the best cost saving tips and advise from a professional wedding planner. This 5 week course provides practical planning tools, shows you how to source reliable suppliers and negotiate the best deals they can offer. We examine current bridal fashion trends, show you how to find the perfect dress for your shape, exercises to improve that shape as well as demonstrating the latest hair and make-up trends. We even show you how to save money with our Wedding DIY projects that will help personalise your wedding experience. Whether your looking for ideas, inspiration or a shoulder to cry on you'll find it all and more at this course!

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Paul Lucas, a local financial consultant, and Wallace Huey, a local life coach, are concerned at the large number of people in South Dublin who are in financial difficulties.  They want to emphasise that if you take the right actions and get help this situation can be reversed. 

“It’s not easy to face up to the fact that your bank balance is dropping, your credit card debt is mounting, your income has fallen, your retirement plans are in tatters, you may soon default on your mortgage payments or you are struggling to meet your monthly commitments. Face it now, head on!” says Paul Lucas, MD of www.lucasmortgage.ie.

“The next step is to come to a deep, heart felt acceptance that your finances are in a bit of a mess and you are responsible for putting them right - then you will begin to look for a way out of your situation. And there is a way out but it’s up to you to find it.  This may be easier than you think! In facing this challenge we want you to remember that you are not alone. Help is at hand,” emphasises Wallace Huey, Director of www.trans4mind.com, the world’s premier personal development website. 

They invite you to attend - Resolve Your Financial Mess and Stress - a 2 part, 4 evening program that will put you on the road to recovery.  

Part 1 of each evening - Smart Money Management

Paul Lucas, is an expert in personal finance and is in a position to give confidential and truly independent advice. He offers practical manageable steps to achieve agreed solutions. Paul will deliver training on how to get started, knowing your optimum financial direction, reducing your costs, protecting your lifestyle and arranging your long term financial security. 

Part 2 of each evening - Creative Money Making

This will transform your ability to find the way out of your financial mess. Wallace will deliver training on thinking clearly under stress, creating financial solutions, using your talents, skills and resources to increase your income and finding the support you need to become financially successful.   

Everything you learn will be entered into your Money Max Plan.  After the course your Money Max Plan will equip you to face your financial challenges. Afterwards you have the option of joining the Money Max Club - a follow up service to support you in implementing your Money Max Plan. You will feel inspired instead of dejected.  

Venue - St. Colmcille’s Community School

Dates - Tuesday nights 14th September - 5th October

Time - 8pm to 9pm 

Cost €95 for all 4 nights. Early bird booking €75

Book online at www.moneymaxworldwide.com - First 20 people qualify for Early Bird. Any questions on payment telephone Wallace Huey - 01 4939428 €95 for all 4 nights. Early bird booking €75. First 40 people qualify for Early Bird - so don’t delay.  

No Risk - Full refund if not completely satisfied after the first class

Money Max Club - Follow-up monthly meetings to maximise your money making and money management

Free Budgeting Service - one to one, privately, in your own home for club members.

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An opportunity to explore the meaning of life. Is there more to life than this? Each evening starts with a simple meal. Donation towards each evening.( 10 evenings and one day). People are welcome to try the first week and see if they like the course. 

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Koryu Uchinadi is a modern interpretation of Okinawa's historic Karate disciplines. It is a non-competitive, practical and defensive art that will teach you how to respond to and protect yourself against unwarranted acts of aggression.

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The world's your oyster     Back to Course list

If you have an interest in politics, social justice issues, international development or climate change then ‘The world’s your oyster’ course may be for you. It is not a lecture series, but an interactive global awareness programme where you have the opportunity to engage with experts in the field, learn more about the issues that affect out world and help bring about climate change. 

Course Content:

Poverty and Social Exclusion--> in our society and the wider world

Power Players? Multinational corporations, the politics behind them, the context in which they operate and the wider issues and debates surrounding them

Effects of HIV/Aids, particularly on the people of Africa and how the pandemic disproportionately affects women.

International Trade, how does it work? what role does Ireland have, the EU and World trade organisation play? What is the difference between free trade and Fair Trade? and what are the alternatives.

The Debt Crisis

How it has been recognised as a major obstacle to human development


 Peace, security and conflict with a focus on the arms trade, a major cause of conflict and human rights abuses. 

Refugees and displaced people: Where do they come from?  Why do refugees leave their home?  Where do refugees go?  How are refugees treated by host countries?   

Women and Men’s role in the Developing world:  Why women have inferior access to resources such as land, education, credit and authority. And why both men and women are part of the solution  

Climate Change: What causes it?  What can be done?  What is our responsibility as Irish citizens?  

Getting involved:  What’s out there?  Campaign and activism work, options in volunteering overseas or at home? 

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want to know more:

email: mission@vmm.ie     ph: 018376565

Introduction to everyday Psychology   Back to Course list

Car Care/ Maintenance   Back to Course list

Introduction to Child development and Special needs       Back to Course list

Digital Photography (beginners)   Back to Course list

Introduction to Digital Photography

Peter Salisbury

This course is designed for absolute beginners. Through a series of guided exercises students will learn the basics of handling the camera, photo composition, working with time and lighting conditions, transferring and storing digital files, editing common mistakes and printing the final image. The emphasis of the course is on gaining a working knowledge of the techniques and technology involved in producing good quality, everyday photographs. Prior experience in using computers is recommended.

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Wood Turning( Beginners)   Back to Course list
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Spanish Beginners   Back to Course list
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Drama for fun  Back to Course list
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Tutor Gerry Grehan is a highly successful sports psychologist. Gerry will introduce you to the principles of sports psychology and the tools that top sports people use. Benefit from his first hand experience working with All Ireland winning teams and top international sports people.

Ideal for people who want to achieve their goals in their Sports, Business and /or Personal lives.
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This course is ideal for those with little or no previous computer knowledge. Will begin from the start, turning on the computer, locating software, typing, using the Internet.
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Carbohydrates - GI explained / Carbohydrate requirements for different sports / timing of carbohydrate consumption
Protein - Exploding the Protein myth / types of protein and requirements / vegetarian and vegan athletes and their needs./ Vital Vitamins
Fats - the good and the bad / maintaining healthy fat levels / fats as fuel / Vital Minerals
Fluids and their importance / water Vs Sports drinks / pre and post training nutrition

Each class will end with a general Q and A.

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Improve your Cupla Focail on a course focussed around conversational Irish. No Homework, No Modh Conniollach. Learn Irish in a fun and useful way.
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Italian for Beginners with an easy to follow course programme. Designed for complete beginners or those who wish to brush up on the basics which are useful when holidaying or doing business in Italy. We make this course interesting and useful and take a look at Italian Culture with many useful tips on everyday life in Italy. Taught by experienced Teacher Mark John O Reardon who is native fluent

Discussion of general practice of group. / The balanced diet - how to plan one. / Carbohydrates good and bad and their effects on the individual
Protein and its importance for all the family. / Needs of teenagers, elderly etc. / Balancing protein intakes / Vegetarian diets
Fats and their importance / good vs bad fat intakes and how to make the changes / the effects of bad fats on the individual
How to deal with conditions such as skin disorders, obesity, high cholesterol, ADHD, asthma etc. Fresh vs Convenience foods.

Each class will end with a general Q and A.
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Make Up- Here is a list of just some of the things you will do in the course, how to look after the skin(Cleanse, Tone , Moisturise etc..), What make up products & best products to use on different types of skin. Make up looks - Natural Look, Bridal Look, Smokey Eyes/Going out look, False eyelashes, Eyebrow & Eyelash tinting and much more.

Relax and unwind with meditation in our beautiful and peaceful prayer room.
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Join me on the Journey to your success and learn the "secrets behind the secret" that have taken me years to learn and that you can learn here in a fraction of the time. Presented By Mark John O'Reardon, Life and Business Coach and Clinical hypnotherapist.

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A chance to sample wines selected by our wine importer and learn the art and language of wine tasting. The price includes the wine, 4 special wine-tasting glasses that the participant will keep, and a full restaurant dinner with wine on the last evening.

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Ceramics     Back to Course list

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Learn the skills of patchwork quilting. Learn to make beautiful patchwork quilts. No sewing experience necessary. Learn techniques such as Ohio Star / Log Cabin and many more. People are welcome to bring along their own sewing machines but there are some that will be supplied by the school.

Patchwork Quilting Improved

Ideal for students who have a basic knowledge of patchwork or good sewing skills

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Reiki level one certificate can be gained from this course. Reiki is a spiritual practice of healing. It is a gentle but powerful healing art. It empowers your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels to bring harmony and balance into your life. Used throughout the world by people of all creeds and belief systems, Reiki is something that can benefit everyone.

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Customising and Alterations    Back to Course list
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D.I.Y     Back to Course list

During this course you should expect to learn the basics of D.I.Y course topics include, Tools, Tape measures and basic calculations, Picture Hanging and Mounting shelves, Decorating essentials,  Painting and wallpapering, Introduction to tiling,  Repairs and accessories (Bathroom), Wooden flooring, Skirting and beading, Basic plumbing, Household electrics, Plugs/fuses, Construction for beginners. Week 10 will consist of a Summary session and a Fun Quiz.

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Learn the elemental aspect of dealing with a range of accidents that may occur in the home, work or leisure activities. Comprehensive CPR and AED training also included. First Aid Certificate awarded on completion of course.
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Over ten weeks discover the love, healing, power and protection of the Angels(including your guardian angels) and seven mighty archangels. Given bby experienced angel lightworker Anne Sweeney and incorporating angel cards, guided meditations and visualisations as well as work on the seven major chakra energy centres, you will be awakened to the love, light and positive energy of these wondrous beings. Receive timely messages and divine guidance form them as you discover the many ways the angels can help you, your family and loved ones. Explore how the angels bring positive changes and wonderful blessings to every area of your life.

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Cake decoration uses icing and other edible decorative elements that make otherwise plain cakes more visually interesting. Alternatively, cakes can be moulded and sculpted to resemble three-dimensional persons, places and things.
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Ultimate Fitness:  Back to Course list

Taught by qualified ISSA instructor. Workout is a mixture of Circut Training/ aerobics and more. Improve fitness, strength, flexibility and performance using Plyometrics training techniques. Students can enrol on the Monday and Wednesday course for maximum results. 
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Pilates    Back to Course list

Pilates method using slow and controlled movements to develop strong abdominals, back, butt and deep postural muscles, increase body awareness and gain flexibility. In this class we will use elastic exercise band and magic circle to tone your body inside out .
Bring exercise mat and water with you. Will need to wear loose fitting clothing and bring a mat for this class.
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Grow your own food - Organic Gardening for Beginners  Back to Course list

This course aims to equip the beginner with all the information necessary to grow a wide range of healthy vegetables, salads, fruit and herbs organically at home.The course covers topics such as how to prepare a site, cultivation, crop rotation, vegetable groups and their requirements, growing fruit; growing herbs, basic pests and diseases and many more organic production techniques that will allow you to successfully grow your own food. The course will be hands-on, fun and suitable for anyone who wants to learn about growing their own food.

Week 1 – Prepare a site, cultivation

Week 2 – Crop rotation, organic production techniques

Week 3 – Vegetable groups and their requirements

 Week 4 – Pest and diseases, organic production techniques

 Week 5 –Growing vegetables

 Week 6 – Growing herbs

 Week 7 – Growing salads

 Week 8 – Growing fruit

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Will need to wear loose fitting clothing and bring a mat for this class.

People can think that yoga is just stretching, but while stretching is part of it, yoga is really about creating balance in the body through developing both strength and flexibility. This is done through poses or postures, each of which having specific physical benefits. The poses can be done quickly in succession, creating heat in the body through movement or more slowly to increase stamina and perfect the alignment of the pose.

 You may need to complete more than one term of beginners Yoga before undertaking the intermediate level. Any further questions on this please e-mail adulted@knocklyoncs.ie

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This course will guide you through the process of preparing a portfolio of artwork as a cohesive body of work. It aims to develop skills in observation, visual enquiry and to deepen your understanding of the creative process. It is specifically aimed at those who are preparing for entry to art college. Tutor Emer O' Boyle has a Masters degree in fine art from N.C.A.D . She is a qualified art teacher with extensive experience in Art and Design education.

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Salsa Dancing ( Salsa & more.)    

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 No partner necessary. Have fun, meet new people and keep fit. Equipment - Smooth flat sole footwear and comfortable clothing.

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Social Media an Internet Marketing Training  Back to Course list

Trainer . Mark John O’Reardon 

Mark is a Life and Business Coach , NLP Master Practitioner, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Teacher and Trainer with many years of Experience in Business and Marketing both in Ireland and abroad. 

Introduction 

Outcomes and objectives 

With the current economic situation we find ourselves in and the constant focus on doom and gloom, now more than ever people need to get focused on what they “can do” for themselves to solve their financial issues. No longer can we rely on the old mindset of thinking someone will provide me with a job and I will give my time in return for a wage. With the advent of the internet it is now possible to create an online business with the potential to market to a vast international marketplace comprising nearly 1.2 billion internet connections worldwide. This is actually a time of opportunity for the people who are prepared to look at things in a different way and to recognize the opportunities available to those who learn to utilize the many new and developing technologies available through the internet. The Internet can seem daunting to the untrained and it can be a very complicated network. It is very important to get the right Training right from the start to save time and money in the long term. In this training we offer a solid foundation as well as some of the latest technologies in online marketing taking you from social media to product development and creating a complete and effective sales funnel.  

Here are just a few of the Questions we address  

1. What is the internet and what is it used for? 

2. What do I need to start an Internet business? 

3. How people make money online? 

4. What do potential customers want? 
 

Module 1: Social Media 

A. Introduction to Online social media 

B. What is Social networking online and offline? 

C. How to set up social media accounts 

D. Building Relationships on social media sites 

E. How to leverage the power of social media to promote your Business 

F. Direct selling 

G. Building “you” as a Brand online Using

      Twitter

      Facebook

      Linkedin

      Youtube

      Blogs

      Forums

Module 2: Internet Marketing  

Promoting an Existing Business Online 

Traffic Generation

SEO

Keyword Research

Blogging

Article Marketing

Backlinking

Facebook advertising

Google Advertising, Adwords (ppc/cpm)

Google Adsense

Youtube Advertising

Video Marketing

Attraction Marketing

Multi Level Marketing

Web Conferencing

Webinars

Niche Marketing

Podcasting

Funded Proposal

Membership Sites

Module 2: Building an Online Business from scratch 

A. Website creation

      Domains

      Hosting

      Web Design 

B. Product Creation 

C. Building a Sales Funnel 

D. Sales Copy 

E. AutoResponders 

F. Digital Products

      E Books

      Audio Downloads 

G. Affiliate Marketing 

H. Multiple Income Streams 

I. Residual Income 
 
 

Module 3: Personal Development and Motivation 

What do you value?

What interests you most?

How can you Monetize it?  

A. Mindset of an Internet Marketer

      What’s your Niche?

      Attraction Marketing

      Becoming an Expert in your Niche 

B. Giving value 

C. People buy People not products or Companies 

D. Time for Money Vs Leverage

This is a basic web design course. This course will look at HTML and use a freeware software program to design websites. Students will Build individual web pages and at the end of the course students should have the skills to create a basic website and have the knowledge to upload their site to the web.

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Skin Analysis

How to look after the skin - Cleanse, Tone , Moisturise etc..

Make up - What products & best products to use on different types of skin

Make up looks - we will do the following:

1. Natural Look

2. Bridal Look

3. Smokey Eyes/Going out look

False eyelashes

Eyebrow & Eyelash tinting

The main materials that students will need is good make up brushes (if you dont have them, I can get them as a good discount price).  False Eyelashes, Eyelash tint, some basic make up. The first two classes will be all theory so they will not need these products for these classes and I can have a talk to them about where to get them.

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