Acting Colleges in Ireland

Gaiety School of Acting

• Founded in 1986, the Gaiety School of Acting was established because of the limited acting schools in Ireland at that time. It sits on Sycamore Street in the heart of Dublin. Founding Director Joe Dowling boasts of his extensive theatrical experience, making Gaiety School of Acting the country's premier training ground for actors.

  Modules for trainings in acting for theater, film and television are available at the school. A two-year intensive program helps individuals develop talent, discover acting techniques and boost confidence in front of a live audience. Short-term courses are also available for both children and adults.

  Gaiety School of Acting
  Sycamore Street
  Temple Bar
  Dublin 2
  +353-1-679-9277
  gaietyschool.com

Irish Academy of Dramatic Arts

• The Irish Academy of Dramatic Arts (IADA) was founded by theater actress/director Joy Forsythe to share her knowledge in acting and performing after being in the mainstream theater. Its main school is in the Blackrock section of Dublin, but the school conducts classes in six other venues.

  The IADA emphasizes student-centered courses compared to traditional acting schools. Modules are concentrated on participatory and teamwork exercises to keep class members on their feet. Small classes are observed since the staff believes that "students are names, not numbers." The school offers courses on acting, dancing and singing for beginners through advanced students all year round; additionally, the school has developed a summer camp program that includes three courses.

  Irish Academy of Dramatic Arts
  Santa Barbra
  24 Temple Park Avenue
  Blackrock, Co Dublin
  +353-1-230-2691
  irishacad.com

Limerick School of Acting

• Nigel Mercier established the Limerick School of Acting in 1992, bringing with him 22 years as a performer on stage, film and TV. The school's courses concentrate on practical acting experiences that give opportunities to its students to pursue professional acting careers. Courses offered include junior and senior acting classes for students ages 6 to 18 years. Students not only learn acting techniques, but they also improve their communication skills.

  Limerick School of Acting
  St. Michael's Hall
  Pery Square
  Limerick, Ireland
  +086-245-2994
  limerickschoolofacting.art.officelive.com