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.
Fáilte go
Dún na nGall
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 - 3:00pm
Seisiún Tráthnóna
Afternoons are packed with variety! From 3:00pm - 5:00pm, take part in team sports, music, water activities, guided walks, or get creative with dance, drama, baking & art sessions.
Am Dinnéir: 5:00pm - 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
Applications open for July 2027 on 1st November 2026.
Coláiste Bhrian Bóramha will host two week-long Irish language courses during July 2027 for pupils of 5th & 6th class..
Availability is limited, and early booking is advised.
Cúrsa A
Sun 18th - Sat 24th July 2027
Cúrsa B
Sun 25th - Sat 31st July 2026
Travel, Venues & Accommodation
Bus Transport
Arrival to and departure from the Gaeltacht is by private bus.
Bus stops will include Dublin, Ardee & Monaghan. Bus times and pick up points will be communicated to you at our pre-course meeting in Spring 2027.
Parents and children are welcome to make their own private travel arrangements, however we ask that you share this information with us in advance of course commencement.
Drop off & Pick up location for all students: Ionad Pobail Dhún Lúiche, Muine Mór, Dún Lúiche, Co. Dhún na nGall, F92 PK22
Arrival Sunday: 6:00pm
Departure Saturday: 7:30am
Venue
Monday - Friday
Morning classes and afternoon/evening activities take place in the local community centre in Dunlewy (F92 PK22).
Some activities will be off-site e.g. water sports, swimming etc.
Travel
Accommodation
Students are placed in host houses that are approved by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht. 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.
Pre-Course Meeting
All new 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.
Location: The Barbican (Theatre), William Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Date: TBC (Spring 2027)
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 return private transport from Dublin to the Donegal Gaeltacht.
We are soon accepting applications for July 2027.
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 (€360) due by Friday, March 19th 2027 (prior to commencement of Easter holidays).
Course Fee
€560
Other useful information
Checklist
Please bring suitable clothing for wet & dry weather.
Bring a schoolbag, lunchbox, refillable water bottle, copybook, pencil case, sun hat, sun cream, swimsuit/swim shorts, swim hat, goggles, raincoat, warm hat, umbrella, extra pair of trainers, bath towel, hand towel & toiletries. Aerosol sprays & hair straighteners/curlers etc. are not permitted.
Please make sure appropriate footwear for sports activities is worn each day. Crocs and flip-flops are not allowed, except when at the swimming pool (if applicable).
Phone Usage
Pupils may bring a mobile phone to contact parents or guardians, with usage limited to approximately 10 minutes daily after 5pm for check-in purposes.
For students without a mobile phone, the college will facilitate evening calls home. The use of social media apps such as Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, and similar platforms is strictly prohibited. Phone use is permitted only in designated public areas; host houses are private, and taking photos or videos inside bedrooms or other areas is not allowed.
Only disposable cameras are permitted. No digital cameras. Please refer to our full phone usage policy for further details.
FAQs
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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 2025/2026 academic year.
To enrol, 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 Rural & Community Development and the Gaeltacht. 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 two water sports activities. 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 in the evening time 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 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.
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Coláiste Bhrian Bóramha will host an information meeting for parents prior to commencement of the course.