Study Skills Ireland helps secondary school students across Ireland manage exam stress for the Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate, and build the study habits, motivation and exam confidence that actually hold up under pressure, through Private Study Coaching and live talks for parents and schools, led by Enda O'Doherty.
Trusted by schools all over Ireland for exam stress, motivation and study skills guidance.
Study skills that actually work
Enda O'Doherty, Expert Study Skills Educator
Run by Enda O'Doherty, built on real classroom experience.
Study Skills Ireland is a unique online learning platform designed to dramatically increase students' educational potential, run by Enda O'Doherty, who has over 35 years of experience in Irish education. All seminars are presented using state-of-the-art computer graphics and video, and participants receive ongoing online access to a full library of study skills resources.
Every course and talk is delivered with an energetic, entertaining style that puts learning and laughter at the core, aimed at giving students the motivation, confidence and practical skills to reach their goals.
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Private Study Coaching
Enda O'Doherty's one-to-one coaching for secondary school students who want direct, personal guidance. It combines live sessions with Enda, structured video lessons, and ongoing support, built around each student's own subjects, habits and exam stage. This is for families who are serious about turning real effort into real results.
Includes access to the Study Skills Assessment tool, used to identify each student's starting point before coaching begins.
See Private Study CoachingLive Talks for Parents and School Staff.
“The Best Your Child Can Be”
As Leaving Cert points pressure rises and parents grow more concerned about their teenager's mental health, real answers matter more than ever. A ninety-minute, highly informative, entertaining talk on exam stress, motivation and study skills, in person or by webinar. Available from €950. Full details, dates and booking are on its own page.
“From Chaos to Calm”
In a demanding, pressurised profession, teachers need to safeguard their own mental health too. A Teacher's Guide to Positive Mental Health, built specifically for school staff. Ideal for CPD and professional development days. Full details are on its own page.
Quick answers
What does Study Skills Ireland do?
Study Skills Ireland, run by Enda O'Doherty, helps Irish secondary school students study more effectively through one-to-one Private Study Coaching and live talks for parents' associations and schools on exam stress, motivation and study skills.
Who is Enda O'Doherty?
A full-time professional speaker and study skills educator with over 35 years in Irish education, a TEDx speaker, and featured on RTÉ's Drivetime Study Hub.
Does Study Skills Ireland offer talks for parents' associations?
Yes. “The Best Your Child Can Be” is a ninety-minute talk for parents' associations and school events, available in person or as a webinar, from €950.
Is there support available for teaching staff, not just parents and students?
Yes. “From Chaos to Calm: A Teacher's Guide to Positive Mental Health” is a dedicated talk for school staff, ideal for CPD and professional development days.
What does Private Study Coaching involve?
One-to-one, personal guidance from Enda O'Doherty, combining live coaching sessions with structured video lessons, built around each student's own subjects, habits and exam stage.
Is this the same as grinds?
Not quite. Grinds usually focus on one specific subject. Private Study Coaching focuses on how a student studies in the first place, the technique, motivation and habits that make every subject, and every grind, more effective. Many families use both together.
“Good Students Work Hard. Great Students Study Smart!”
Book Private Study Coaching, or get in touch about a talk for your parents' association or school.