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.
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
07 July 2023
Life as a student in Clongowes is busy and fun! No matter what the boys are passionate about, there is lots to get involved in...read article
26 June 2023
Dr Pat McCarthy, Joe Rooney & Antoinette Kelly. As we conclude the 209th Academic year since the foundation of Clongowes Wood College 100+ Old Clongownians...read article
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 article
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 article
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 article
3 months ago
Congratulations to OC23 Tom Murtagh, one of 12 players selected to represent @irishrugby U18s at the @rugby_europe U18 Sevens in Macolin, Switzerland.![]()
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Best of luck Tom and all the Irish squad 🇮🇪![]()
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