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Coláiste Bhrian Bóromha provides week long courses to pupils in 5th & 6th Class in primary school. Taught by experienced primary school teachers, these courses meet the language needs of the pupils while addressing the learning objectives laid out in the primary school curriculum. During their time on the course, communication with pupils is through Irish, and we encourage pupils to speak Irish to the best of their ability.

These courses provide pupils with a strong foundation in spoken Irish prior to advancing into 6th Class / 1st year at secondary school. It provides pupils with the opportunity to learn Irish in a fun, practical and engaging way, develop a positive attitude towards learning and foster a lasting love for the Irish language.

Amchlár an Lae

Bricfeasta: 9:00am

Ranganna Gaeilge

Improve your Irish language skills with 3 hours of focused lessons (Monday–Friday) from 10:00am - 1:00pm. Enjoy a mix of learning methods to include games, poems, songs & dramas to make grammar and language practice fun and effective!

Am Lóin: 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Seisiún Tráthnóna

Afternoons are packed with variety! From 2:30pm - 4:30pm, take part in team sports, music, water activities, guided walks, or get creative with dance, drama & art sessions.

Am Dinnéir: 4:30pm - 7:00pm

Imeachtaí Oíche

From 7:00pm - 9:00pm, experience traditional céilí dancing, show off your talents in the talent show, and compete for cool prizes in table quizzes. A great way to learn and have fun together!

Course Dates

Expression of Interest form for 2026 now available

  • Cúrsa A

    28th June - 4th July 2026

    Páistí Bunscoile/ Primary School

  • Cúrsa B

    5th - 11th July 2026

    Páistí Bunscoile/ Primary School

  • Cúrsa C

    12th - 18th July 2026

    Páistí Bunscoile/ Primary School

  • Cúrsa D

    19th - 25th July 2026

    Páistí Bunscoile/ Primary School

Travel, Venues & Accommodation

Travel

Arrival: Sunday

Departure time: TBC

Bus Transport:
Arrival to and departure from the Gaeltacht is by private bus.

Bus stops will include Dublin, Ardee & Monaghan.

Bus times will be communicated at a later date.

Parents and children are welcome to travel by car and meet us opposite Óstán Loch Altan. Should you choose to avail of other public transport methods however, there will not be a representative from the college present.


Please let us know your travel arrangements prior to course commencement.

Departure: Saturday

Departure time: 7:15am

Bus stops will include Dublin, Ardee & Monaghan.

Bus times will be communicated at a later date.

Pupils not travelling by bus may be collected from Óstán Loch Altan at 7:15am.

Venue

Monday - Friday

Morning classes and afternoon/evening activities take place in the local community centre. Some activities will be off-site e.g. water sports.

Accommodation

Students are placed in host houses that are approved by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport & Media. All members of the household over 16 are Garda Vetted.

Whenever possible, students will be housed with friends. Please make sure to include the names of any friends you wish to stay with on the application form in the next section.

Óstán Loch Altan
Meeting place for those coming by car

Ionad Pobail: Community Centre

Pre-Course Meeting

All students attending Coláiste Bhrian Bóramha must participate in a pre-course meeting, accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. During this meeting, parents or guardians will be given important information pertaining to the course.

The meeting will also provide an opportunity to ask any questions that you may have about your child’s stay in the Gaeltacht.

Details of the meeting will be shared with you in due course.

Location: Drogheda

Date: TBC (Spring 2026)

Course Fee

€520

Pupils arrive on Sunday evening and depart on Saturday morning. The course fee includes all tuition, activities, accommodation, meals and travel during that time. It includes travel to and from the Gaeltacht.

We are now accepting Expression of Interest forms for 2026.

Places will be offered at a later date, however place are offered in order of receipt of applications. We therefore recommend early submission as places are limited.

On receipt of an offer, a €200 deposit is required, with the remaining balance due by Friday, 1st May 2026.

FAQs

  • These courses are designed for pupils aiming to improve their spoken and written Irish skills. They are open to students in 5th or 6th class during the 2024/2025 academic year.

    To enroll, pupils must be at least 10 years old by September 30th, 2025 and must study Irish as part of their regular schooling.

    Can children from a Gaelscoil attend?
    Yes! Pupils from both English-medium schools and Irish-medium schools (Gaelscoileanna) are welcome.

  • Who will my child stay with?
    Students are placed in houses approved by the Department of Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. Houses must comply with the relevant statutory responsibilities which include:

    o   Children’s First Act 2015

    o   Fire Service Act 1981

    All members of the host family over 16 years old must be Garda vetted in accordance with the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012. 

    Students may be accommodated with friends and are asked to list their friendship group during registration. Boys and girls are housed separately.

    Can my child attend on their own?
    Absolutely! Whether attending solo or with a group, all students are welcome and will be housed accordingly.

  • Each course will participate in a minimum of one water sports activity. The activities vary depending on a number of factors to include weather, safe water conditions, availability of activities.
    The selection of activities may include;
    - Indoor swimming
    - Surfing
    - Windsurfing
    - Kayaking

    Please ensure to pack swimsuit/shorts, swim hat, goggles, flip-flops, and towel.

  • Coláiste Bhrian Bóramha have a strict policy in relation to mobile phone use.

    Can my child bring their mobile phone?
    Students may bring mobile phones, however these are stored by the bean an tí. Pupils are only allowed to use mobile phones for 10 minutes between 5.00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in a public area. (e.g. use of a phone in a bedroom is forbidden). Students are not allowed to have or use a phone at any other time.

    If students wish to contact parents/guardians at any time during the day the College principal will facilitate this. Parents may also contact their children by contacting the College.

    Students are not allowed to use social media apps like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, BeReal etc.

    To ensure full immersion in the Irish language, we aim to minimize exposure to English during their time in the Gaeltacht.

    Can my child take photos/videos on their phone?
    Phones cannot be used for photography/ videography purposes. Pupils may bring a disposable or digital camera only.
    Ipads or other tablets are not permitted.
    The use of mobile/tablet apps such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, BeReal and other are strictly prohibited.

    What if I need to contact my child?
    Parents/Guardians may contact the course organiser (a contact number will be provided) who will in turn contact the child/bean an tí.

    What if my child needs to contact me outside of the allocated phone time?
    The child will make it known to the bean an tí, teacher, cinnire or course organiser that they need to make contact with a parent/guardian. The course organiser/bean an tí will facilitate this.

  • The course organiser will inform parents if their child becomes ill. The child may be seen by NowDoc or other local health services, with any associated costs being the responsibility of the parent.

  • Complete the question box below.
    Coláiste Bhrian Bóramha will host an information meeting for parents prior to commencement of the course.

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