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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 2024/2025 academic year.

To enroll, pupils must be at least 10 years old by September 30th, 2024 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 between 6.00 p.m. and 6.30 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 can reach children directly between the hours of 6:00pm - 6:30pm on their mobile devices.

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 6:00pm - 6:30pm?
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.