If you are successful in your application to one of the maintenance grant schemes you may have to open a bank account.
This site gives info about grant assistance available to students in Ireland.
Go to the Department of Education Financial Support Schemes website now.
This site gives information on course fees and eligibility requirements for free fees. It also talks about the Maintenance Grant, which is the main source of financial assistance for anyone thinking of doing further study, and about other sources of financial assistance.