DISCOVER CLONGOWES

from Ulster Tatler January 2023

A School Like No Other

Founded in 1814, Clongowes is a Jesuit boarding school set in 550 acres in Co Kildare. Our school is a home from home for some 450 boys from all over Ireland, the UK and further afield. All students are boarders who enjoy our 7-day boarding education with long weekend breaks every month. Boarding life at Clongowes consists of a rich variety of academic and co-curricular programmes encompassing a wide range of sports, music, drama, debating and the arts.

Clongowes is set in beautiful, expansive grounds with state of art facilities for teaching and learning and our wide ranging sports and co-curricular programmes. The sense of community amongst the students and staff is a real hallmark of boarding life at Clongowes. At the heart of our school is the Jesuit maxim, Cura Personalis or Care for the Individual. We really get to know our students exceptionally well, we get to know their strengths, their weaknesses and importantly guide and empower them to discover and nurture their talents in a safe and supportive environment.

The philosophy of “doing better” and being better at all we endeavour to do is key to life at the school. Our innovative and ambitious teachers work hand in hand with our dedicated and caring boarding team to inspire our students to achieve their full potential.

We believe that boarding school life should mirror the very best of family life and the family home. The best homes are full of life and laughter. They offer understanding and patience; they provide support and comfort when things go wrong. The best homes give children clear boundaries. They set high expectations and they instil values by which to live. A strong family life nurtures the self-esteem that young people need to go out into the world with confidence. This is what we aspire to do, and more, complementing modern family life in our boarding school.