Become a Skilled Barista with McAuley Place!

Looking to master the art of coffee-making? Our Barista Training offers you a hands-on experience at the Convent Tearooms in Naas. For just €60, you’ll learn from experienced baristas, gain valuable skills, and create the perfect brew, whether you’re an aspiring professional or simply passionate about coffee.

Courses take place on a Monday's and Wednesday's 

Course is run over one evening from 5pm - 7pm

This course is always in high demand, so don’t miss your chance to book a spot! 

Available Training Dates:

• Monday 11th January 2027 5pm
• Wednesday 13th January 2027 5pm
• Monday 18th January 2027 5pm
• Wednesday 20th January 2027 5pm
• Monday 8th February 2027 5pm
• Wednesday 10th February 2027 5pm
• Monday 15th February 2027 5pm
• Wednesday 17th February 2027 5pm
• Monday 1st March 2027 5pm
• Wednesday 3rd March 2027 5pm
• Monday 8th March 2027 5pm
• Wednesday 10th March 2027 5pm

Time

• 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Class Details

• Limited to 6 participants per class
• Hands-on training in key barista skills, including espresso preparation, milk texturing, and latte art!

Price: €60

Our annual Christmas Raffle will take place on Monday 21st December at 11am.

The raffle has some incredible prizes this year, you can see the full list below:

1^st PRIZE – FOUR HOSPITALITY PACKAGE TICKETS TO THE MCAULEY PLACE RACEDAY AT NAAS RACECOURSE ON SATURDAY 8TH MAY 2027 - VALUE €400

2^nd PRIZE – FABULOUS CHRISTMAS HAMPER – VALUE €150

3^rd PRIZE – TWO TICKETS FOR BARRISTA TRAINING AT MCAULEY PLACE - VALUE €120

4^th PRIZE – 6 WEEK PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE AT MCAULEY PLACE WITH PAUL O’ROURKE – VALUE €100.

5^th PRIZE - €100 VOUCHER FOR GEMMA DEENEY YOGA WELLNESS DAY AT MCAULEY PLACE

6^TH PRIZE - SOSU COSMETICS GIFT SET - VALUE €100

7^th PRIZE- 6 CROCHET CLASSES FOR ADULTS AT MCAULEY PLACE WITH GINTARE PETRIKAITE - VALUE €80.

8^th PRIZE – CHOOSE EITHER GLASS FUSION WORKSHOP WITH SARAH MCGUINNESS – VALUE €95 OR STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP WITH DAMIEN QUINN -VALUE €90. BOTH AT MCAULEY PLACE

9^th PRIZE – AFTERNOON TEA FOR FOUR AT MCAULEY PLACE WITH PROSECCO – VALUE €100

10^th PRIZE – BARKER & JONES BOOKSTORE VOUCHER - VALUE €100

 

 

 

28 Oct 2026

Join us on Wednesday 28th October & Thursday 29th October for some ghoulish fun at our Pumpkin Carving workshops.

 

These workshops are for children only!!!

14 Nov 2026

We are back again at McAuley place on Saturday 14th of November. Come join Grace for a relaxing morning learning embroidery. Grace will teach you everything you need to know to get started on your embroidery journey. You will receive a full embroidery kit included in the ticket price.

Date: Saturday 14th of November 2026

Time: 10am to 1pm

28 Nov 2026

Our Christmas Craft Fair is back!!! Come join us on Saturday 28th November from 10am - 4pm, for a day full of festive joy. The craft fair will take place across our Arts & Culture Centre and Main Hall with stalls packed full of Christmas gift ideas all hand crafted by local arts & craft people. There will be free mince pies and mulled wine for everyone upon arrival. So don't miss out and support the local arts and crafts economy

Join us for a delightful Gingerbread House Workshop at McAuley Place! Held on the 28th November, 5th December, 19th December at 1pm & 3pm and 9th & 10th December at 5:30PM each workshop is a fun-filled session where you can decorate your own gingerbread house. Limited to 20 participants per session, this €15 workshop is perfect for all ages and takes place in the heart of the Luisne Centre, McAuley Place. Book now and celebrate the festive season with a sweet, creative experience!

7:45am - 8:45am - Breakfast Club - Convent Tea Rooms

11:45am - 12:45pm - Tai Chi with Yuki - Main Hall

2:45pm - 3:45pm - Naas Homework Club - Arts & Culture Centre

3:30pm - 8:00pm - Project Fashion - Luisne Centre

6:45pm - 7:45pm - Pregnancy Yoga with Danielle Griffin - Arts & Culture Centre

7:00pm - 8:00pm - Hatha Yoga with Gemma Deeney - Main Hall

7:30pm - 9:30pm - School of Philosophy - Rathasker Room

8:00pm - 9:00pm - Women's Wellness Yoga with Danielle Griffin - Arts & Culture Centre

8:15pm - 9:30pm -  Hatha Yoga with Gemma Deeney - Main Hall

7:45am - 8:45am - Breakfast Club - Convent Tea Rooms

9:50am - 10:50am - Pilates with Jana - Luisne Centre

10:00am - 11:00am - Hatha Yoga with Gemma Deeney - Main Hall

10:00am - 12:30pm - National Learning Network - Rathasker Room

11:00am - 1:00pm - Past Times Community Choir - Arts & Culture Centre

11:30am - 12:30pm - Chair Yoga - Luisne Centre - THIS CLASS IS FULLY BOOKED UP

2:45pm - 3:45pm - Naas Homework Club - Arts & Culture Centre

2:00pm - 4:00pm - Naas Retirement Association (Once a Fortnight) - Main Hall

7:00pm - 9:00pm - Yoga Therapy with Danielle Griffin - Arts & Culture Centre

7:30pm - 9:30pm - Naas Photography Club - Luisne Centre (Twice a Month)

7:30pm - 8:30pm - Qi Gong & Tai Chi with Sabine - Main Hall

7:30pm - 9:30pm - Open Share Recovery - Rathasker Room

7:45am - 8:45am - Breakfast Club - Convent Tea Rooms 

9:45am - 10:45am - Baby Yoga with Danielle Griffin - Main Hall

11:00am - 12:00pm - Baby Massage with Danielle Griffin - Main Hall

10:00am - 11:00am - Physio Yoga with Niamh - Arts & Culture Centre

12:30pm - 1:30pm - Tai Chi with Stuart - Arts & Culture Centre

2:45pm - 3:45pm - Naas Homework Club - Arts & Culture Centre

4:30pm - 6:30pm - Why Not Dance Company (Ballet) - Main Hall

5:00pm - 6:15pm - Irish Grinds for Secondary School Students - Fairgreen Room

7:00pm - 8:00pm - Pranic Meditation with Alina (Once a Month) - Main Hall

7:00pm - 9:30pm - Naas Toastmasters (Once a Fortnight)  - Luisne Centre

7:30pm - 9:30pm - AB Line Dance (Line Dancing Class) - Arts & Culture Centre

7:30pm - 9:30pm - Open Share Recovery - Rathasker Room

 

7:45am - 8:45am - Breakfast Club - Convent Tea Rooms

9:30am - 12:30pm - Alzheimers Activities - Luisne Centre

10:00am -11:00am - Pilates with Yana - Main Hall

12:45pm - 1:45pm - Line Dancing - Main Hall

1:00pm - 2:00pm - Alcoholics Anonymous - Rathasker Room

2:45pm - 3:45pm - Naas Homework Club - Arts & Culture Centre

6:30pm - 7:30pm - Naas Ladybirds - Main Hall

7:30pm - 9:00pm - Naas Girl Guides - Main Hall

7:30pm - 9:30pm - School of Philosophy - Rathasker Room

 

 

7:45am - 8:45am - Breakfast Club - Convent Tea Rooms

1:30pm - 5:00pm - Bridge Club - Arts & Culture Centre

8:00pm - 9:00pm - Alcoholics Anonymous - Main Hall

9:00am - 12:30pm - Finance Class for Secondary School Students - Rathasker Room

9:30am - 10:30am - Yoga Booster Class with Gemma Deeney (Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the Month) - Main Hall

11:45am - 1:30pm - Kildare Academy of Communication - Main Hall

1:30pm - 2:30pm - Why Not Dance Company (Ballet) - Arts & Culture Centre

2:30pm - 3:30pm - Why Not Dance Company (Ballet) - Arts & Culture Centre

2:00pm - 6:00pm - Seventh Day Adeventists (Every 2nd Saturday) - Main Hall

8:00pm - 9:00pm - Alcoholics Anonymous - Rathasker Room