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Schools and education services in Ireland


Finding the right schools and colleges for your child is vitally important for his or her future. To this end, we provide you with a comprehensive directory of schools and educational services in Ireland. By browsing our A-Z listings, or refining your search by keyword, for example “national schools”, or location “Bray; Co. Mayo; Munster”, and so forth, you will find addresses and contact information for hundreds of schools and educational services throughout the country.

Pre-schools and primary education


We provide listings of pre-schools all over Ireland, from privately-run playschools and local day care, to play groups and schools for children with special needs. You can also find contact numbers, addresses and web links to all kind of primary schools, fee-paying schools, multi-denominational schools, gaelscoileanna and special education schools throughout the country.

If you wish to keep your child busy during the holidays or enrol him or her in extra-curricular educational courses, there are plenty of ideas available through the links on this page. We list everything from summer schools and dance classes, to swimming lessons in your local swimming pool to your local ballet studio and exchange programmes. Whatever your child’s educational needs, you can find them here with the minimum of fuss.

Post-primary education and courses for teenagers

We aim to make it easy for you to make the informed choice when it comes to selecting a secondary school for your child. We list hundreds of secondary schools up and down the country, giving you the opportunity to find out more about the educational services on offer in your community. From private schools and state secondary schools, to multi-denominational schools and foreign language schools and courses, you're sure to find the information you require. We also list a wide variety of learning disability services for teenagers, institutes for the blind and other educational institutes for students with special needs.

As for extra-curricular courses for teenagers, there are literally hundreds of options to choose from. There are ballet schools, schools that provide music instruction, sailing schools and your local performing arts centre, to mention just a few.

Adult education and courses

Education is about discovering something new about the world and about yourself. Why not take your education a step further, or go back to where you left off? Further education in Ireland has become increasingly popular with adults in recent years. You can now find a huge range of courses to suit you, wherever you are based in Ireland. Universities and 3rd level colleges now offer the same course to post secondary students and mature students alike. Or maybe you want to brush up on your language skills, or get career guidance? We list all kinds of full-time and part-time courses, from cookery schools and hairdressing courses, to personal development courses and language schools. Whatever questions you have about schools and education, this is the place to start your search.

Get a taste for Music and the Arts in Ireland!

Ireland is a treasure house of music and the arts. Find out what’s on, where to go, and how to get tickets to cultural events and festivals throughout the country. There are hundreds of options for grown-ups and children. We list arts centres and music venues across the island, from cutting-edge city theatres to hotspots for traditional Irish music and dance. Why not bring your kids to one of the cultural centres near you for pantomime, painting and theatricals. Take a weekend break and visit one of Ireland’s many famous art festivals with your friends or family. Visit art galleries or view visiting exhibitions at one Ireland’s many museums. Whatever your tastes in music and the arts, we’ll point you in the right direction.

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