Virtual Admissions
Our Virtual Admissions page has a host of useful videos designed to give you a strong sense of all that boarding life at Clongowes has to offer your son. Take some time to browse the videos and please contact our Admissions Office if you would like more information or to arrange a video call with a member of our team.
You will find our Virtual Admissions Page here
What to Expect at Our Open Events
If your thinking of of Clongowes for your son, joining one of our Open Events is a great way of getting an authentic sense of the school from staff and students and also to ask any questions that you might have.
Our Open Mornings are great fun! Boys get to spend time with our First Year (Elements) students taking part in a whole range of activities such as science, art, golf, swimming, lunch in the Ref and and a tour of the school. Visiting parents spend time with our boarding team and students on an immersive tour of the school with lots of opportunity to ask questions. The morning finishes with an informal lunch in the castle.
If you can’t make our Open Morning then tuning in to our Virtual Open Evening webinar is a convenient way to hear from our staff and students from your own home and ask any questions that you might have. Our virtual events take approximately an hour and cover lots of topics from academics, spiritual life, boarding life and most importantly, our students explain what day to day life is like.
Upcoming Events – Clongowes Open Mornings
Our Open Mornings are a great way to see the school in action on a typical day! You will have a tour of the school and meet key members of staff, as well as students. Our Open Mornings for the next school year are listed below. If you can’t make the Open Morning, you are most welcome to come for a visit on any school day. Please complete the form below to arrange a tour.
- Event: Open Morning
- Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
- Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Location: Clongowes Wood College, Co. Kildare
- Event: Open Morning
- Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
- Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Location: Clongowes Wood College, Co. Kildare
How to Arrange a Private Family Visit
Many families attend all of our events before or after a private family visit. Families are always most welcome to come to Clongowes for a visit. During your family visit, you will get a thorough tour of the school from a member of our boarding team or our Director of Admissions. You will have the opportunity to meet staff and students and ask any questions that you may have.
If you would like to arrange a private visit to the school we would be delighted to welcome you. Please contact our Admissions Team to arrange your visit, using the form below or by phone +353 (0)45 838258
Virtual Open Evenings 2025-2026
Our Virtual Open Evenings are an excellent way to learn more about life at Clongowes. The events take place on Zoom and are suitable for boys and their parents. Contact us on the form below to book your space on our next Virtual Open Evening.
- Event: Virtual Open Evening
- Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Location: Online
- Event: Virtual Open Evening
- Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Location: Online
