Coláiste Cholumba is located in An Cheathrú Rua in the heart of the Connemara Gaeltacht and provides a base for students to further their appreciation and knowledge of not only the Irish language but also of Ireland’s rich historical culture. Courses are graded and cater for primary students, pre-Junior Cert, and pre-Leaving Cert, with special tuition on oral examinations.
The college will run three separate three-week courses over the summer, the first running from June 2 to June 23, then from June 24 to July 15, and finally from July 16 to August 6.
The college also has courses for students who want a shorter two-week experience. The courses run from June 24 to July 8, July 9 to July 23, and July 23 to August 6.
Coláiste Cholumba uses the communicative approach in Irish classes and avails of modern teaching aids as well as drama and other techniques to ensure that each student has the greatest opportunity to improve his or her Irish.
These courses are inclusive of accommodation, food, tuition, sports activities and travel during the course. Coláiste Cholumba is also famed for its theme nights which include Dubh agus Bán, Céilí 60s, Céilí Gléasta, Oíche Hawaii, Oíche Hollywood, Oíche Pop stars, Oíche Culchie, Oíche na gcontaetha, and Céilí Tire. It is hard to imagine a more fun-filled experience in one of the most popular Irish summer colleges.
Coláiste Cholumba also runs special courses for those sitting the Leaving Cert 2014, Junior Cert, and for sixth class primary and first year post primary students. For further details/special offers contact 091 595184, email [email protected] or log on to www.colaistecholumba.ie You can also find Coláiste Cholumba on Facebook at www.facebook.com/colaiste cholumba and Twitter @colaistecholumb.
