Become a Skilled Barista with McAuley Place!

Learn the art of coffee-making in this fun training session tailored for students!

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! 

5 Sep 2026

“Cumadóir agus ceoltóir spraíúil cumasach í Ríona Sally a chumann neart amhrán dátheangach agus i nGaeilge do pháistí. Táimid ar bís í a bheith linn i Nás na Ríogh le bheith ag ceol agus ag canadh linn.
Beidh ceardlann ceoil ar siúl ar a 11.00, oiriúnach do pháistí faoi bhun 5 bliana d'aois, agus ceolchoirm do pháistí 0-11 ar siúl ar a 14.00.
Is féidir blaiseadh a fháil de cheol álainn Ríona ar @rionasally nó ar http://rionasallyhartman.com/

Ríona Sally is a talented fun composer and musician who composes lots of bilingual and Irish-language songs for children. We're delighted to have her coming to Naas to make music and sing with us!
There will be a music workshop at 11.00, suitable for children under 5, and a concert for children 0-11 at 14.00.

You can get a taster of Ríona's fabulous music

19 Sep 2026

Join stained glass expert Damien Quinn, on Saturday 19th September for a day long workshop at which he'll take you through the art of stained glass design in a hands on relaxed, fun environment.

 

26 Sep 2026

WORKSHOP IS FULLY BOOKED OUT!!!

Join Glass Fusion expert Sarah McGuinness for a one day workshop on Saturday 26th September at 10:30am at which you'll create your very own bespoke piece of glass art in a fun relaxed atmosphere

8 Oct 2026

 Thu 8 Oct 2026 19:30 - 21:00 McAuley Place, Nás na Ríogh, Co. Chill Dara, W91 D62E

Buíon ceoltóirí iad IMLÉ a bhíonn ag ceol faoi stiúir an cheoltóra agus léiritheora Cian MacCárthaigh. Meascann IMLÉ stíleanna éagsúla ceoil agus foirmeacha ealaíne le chéile ar bhealach nuálaíoch agus iomlán nua i ndomhan ceoil na Gaeilge.

IMLÉ are a collective of musicians under stewardship of Dublin based musician and producer Cian MacCárthaigh. IMLÉ mix different musical styles and artforms together in a way that has never been seen or heard before in the Irish language musical sphere

 

9 Oct 2026

A brand new photography course begins on Friday 9th October at 10am

Join local photographer Paul O'Rourke for a brand new beginners photography course. The course is designed for beginners or anyone who wants to elevate their photography skills'

14 Oct 2026

Unleash your creativity and learn the timeless craft of crochet with our 6-week Crochet Course at McAuley Place! Perfect for beginners and those with some experience, this relaxing and enjoyable course will teach you essential techniques and allow you to create beautiful, handmade pieces.

16 Oct 2026

Our Kids Crochet Class returns to our Luisne Centre for six-weeks on Friday 16th October, This class is specially catered towards Children aged 8+

17 Oct 2026

After playing to a sold out audience in January, Rob Strong and his band return to play our Arts & Culture Centre on Saturday 17th October.

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

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

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

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

2:00pm - 4:00pm - Naas Retirement Association - 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

7:30pm - 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

7:00pm - 8:15pm - Irish Grinds for Secondary School Students - Tandy's Room

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

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

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