An Ghaeltacht Entering 3rd Year

Cúrsaí Samhraidh Gaeltachta ag An Institiúid Oideachais

Our Summer Gaeltacht Course for students entering 3rd Year gives students a comprehensive knowledge of the Junior Cycle Irish syllabus.

During the two-week course, students will foster a love of the Irish language and culture through interactive, engaging classes onsite at our Leeson Street campus in Dublin City Centre.

Students will do afternoon activities after lunch each day and will have a choice of three activities for each time slot which they can choose each day. Activities will rotate throughout the two weeks to ensure students can try out whatever activities they want to.

Duration: 2 Weeks
Dates: Monday 5th – Friday 16th July 2027

This course runs over two weeks, with classes taking place daily from 9:30am to 3:30pm.

During the morning sessions, students will develop their written, oral and aural language skills through a range of interactive activities.

In the afternoons, students will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of activities.

Please see below for a list of the afternoon activities on offer.

Spórt: Sacar (Soccer), Leadóg Bhoird (Table Tennis), Seachain (Dodgeball), Badmantan (Badminton), Leadóg Phicile (Pickleball), Cluichí Clóis (Yard Games)
Ealaín – Art
Ceol/Feadóg Stáin – Music/Tin Whistle
Íoga – Yoga
Díospóireacht – Debating
Drámaoícht – Drama
Cluichí Boird – Board Games
Tráth na gCeist – Quiz
Bácáil – Baking
Damhsa Gaelach – Irish Dancing
Cluichí Ranga – Class Games

Daily Schedule

During the morning classes students will develop written oral and aural language skills in an interactive setting. Students will be offered a choice of afternoon activities.

Time	Activity
09:20-09:30	Assembly \| Tionól
09:30-11:00	Class \| Rang
11:00-11:15	Morning Supervised Break \| Sos Maidine Faoi Mhaoirseacht
11:15-12:30	Class \| Rang
12:30-13:30	Supervised Lunch Break \| Lón Faoi Mhaoirseacht
13:30-15:30	Afternoon Activities \| Gníomhaíochtaí Iarnóna

The fee for this course is €565.

Please note:

10% reduction for the second and subsequent members of the same family, enrolled on the same courses. Please contact our office at 01 661 3511 to avail of this discount.
Fees are non-transferable

What can our Gaeltacht students expect?

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Develop Language Skills

Master Oral, Aural, and Written Irish skills.

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Spórt agus Spraoi

Master your Irish skills and have fun along the way.

Exceptional Resources

Receive tailored exam-focused notes for success.

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Expert Guidance

Learn from passionate and experienced Irish teachers.

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Interactive & Practical Learning

Students will use their skills daily, in the classroom and through activities.

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If you’d like to learn more about this course, we’d love to hear from you. Our team is here to answer your questions and guide you through the process.

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