Open Events

Welcome to Clongowes Wood College SJ – A Leading Irish Boarding School

“When I visited Clongowes, I was blown away by the warm and homely atmosphere.”  – Parent

Clongowes is a leading boys’ boarding school set in beautiful, countryside surroundings, 30 kilometres from Dublin. It offers a warm and nurturing home from home for ages aged 12 – 18, where every student benefits from an all-round education in a positive, welcoming environment.

Since 1814, Clongowes alumni have been leaders in the area of business, sports, politics and the arts. Today, we are home to 450 boys from Ireland and internationally.

Jesuit Values

A Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition, Clongowes supports students in a greater understanding of their faith, and the part it plays throughout their lives.

Full boarding, for a fuller life

Because students board here from First Year, they enjoy an all-round education in a dynamic living and learning community.  As one of Ireland’s best boarding schools, we provide 7-day boarding with extended weekend breaks every month where the boys go home, as well as optional Saturdays and weekends at home.  Parents are welcome to drop by to visit their sons during the week, with Wednesdays and Saturdays afternoons busy with parents visiting to watch sports, and on Sundays as the boys can go home for the day after Mass.

Exceptional Facilities

Facilities for living and learning at Clongowes are second to none. Significant investment in recent years has resulted in the expansion of our learning facilities such as state of the art Science, Art and Technology Building. Our 500 acre campus in the Kildare countryside offers unparalleled opportunities for sport and leisure – from our numerous rugby pitches and tennis courts, on-site golf course and indoor simulator, and full-sized indoor pool.

Join us at an Open Event

• Our Jesuit ethos
• Boarding life
• Daily student life
• Teaching and learning
• Q&A session

2025-26 Open Event Dates:

Open Event Registration Form 2025/6

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Which Open Event date would you like to attend?In-Person: 11 October 2025Online: November 20th 2025Online: February 12th 2026In-Person: 21 March 2026

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