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Welcome to Clongowes Wood College SJ

Clongowes Wood College is a leading boarding school set in beautiful surroundings, thirty kilometers from Dublin in the heart of the Co. Kildare countryside. A Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition, Clongowes strives to support students in their growth towards a greater understanding and awareness of their faith and the part that this plays in their lives. We are a home from home for 450 boys from all over Ireland and abroad.

Since 1814, Clongowes graduates have become leaders in the areas of business, sport, politics and the arts. Our warm and happy school puts the care and nurturing of each individual student at the heart of everything we do.

Clongowes boarding school is a special place that provides an all-round education in a dynamic living and learning community. Our facilities are exemplary with every opportunity given to each student to develop, grow and learn in order to fulfil his potential.

Headmaster’s Welcome

When I visited Clongowes, I was blown away by the warm and homely atmosphere.

PARENT

Even though he is boarding in Clongowes, we get to see him all the time – he is so happy there.

Parent

Choosing Clongowes for our son was honestly the best decision we ever made.

Parent

Latest update What’s happening at Clongowes

23 May 2023

In late March, we travelled to Lesotho as pilgrims, servants and students.  During our pilgrimage to Lesotho, we had the opportunity to work closely with...read more

16 May 2023

The Rudiments tour to Delphi was another huge success this year. With an early departure from Clongowes at 8.00am, we headed westward towards the lakes...read more

03 May 2023

You are invited to an evening event to learn about life at Clongowes – our Jesuit ethos, our sporting and co-curricular activities, the ambitious academic...read more

Infirmary exterior

13 December 2022

Fr Rector Michael Sheil, Headmaster Chris Lumb, Margaret Horne and Joe Rooney at the plaque unveiling On Sunday 11th December 2022, Clongowes Foundation hosted a...read more

Clongowes Wood College Foundation

11 November 2022

On Friday 28th October, Clongowes Foundation along with the Headmaster Mr Lumb welcomed a group of Elements and Rudiments parents to the College to introduce...read more

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