Summer College ‘as Gaeilge’ for Carlow
February 4, 2011
Following on the success of the Coláiste Samhraidh held in Carlow town in previous years details of this year’s Irish Summer College have been announced.
Organised by Glór Cheatharlach and now in its third year the Coláiste Samhraidh has been a resounding success and gives affirmation to the huge interest in the Irish language in Carlow. Such was the demand for places last summer that a fourth course was added and that too was booked out. Coláiste Samhraidh caters for 6th class pupils at primary school level through to leaving certificate students. Places for a total of eighty teenagers are available with the course running from 4 to 15 July 2011 and based in Gaelcholáiste Cheatharlach.
Having the opportunity to attend a course locally rather than having to travel to Connemara, West Kerry or Donegal particularly in these times of economic recession is particularly appealing. Participants get the opportunity to brush up their fluency in the language with the view to improving their grades in the Oral Irish examination which is soon to command 40% of the marks. They also get to meet new friends through Irish in a pleasant and enjoyable environment. The daily timetable from 9.30am until 1.00p.m. consists of Irish conversation and grammar classes, sport and games, Irish singing and the ever-popular Céilí sessions – all conducted ‘as Gaeilge’. Students will participate in the various activities and very much enjoy the Gaeltacht experience while returning to their homes at night.
Full details and application forms are available from Glór Cheatharlach on www.glorcheatharlach.ie . Contact 059 9158105, 085 1340047 or eolas@glorcheatharlach.ie
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