Irish Culture Course

1-WEEK IRISH CULTURE COURSE
for Adults

DATES:

10 May– 17 May 2014

The aims of the course are to:

  • Improve your English skills through Irish texts, songs and poetry
  • Sample Irish culture
  • Experience the Irish landscape

The aims of the course are accomplished by having

  • Classes and workshops in the morning
  • Excursions in the afternoon
  • Cultural/social activities on some evenings
  • Accommodation with a Host Family

N.B. This course is for a small number of participants and will therefore cater to individual needs. An Intermediate Level of English is the minimum required.

Fee: 695 Euro

Included in the fee:

· 16 hours of lessons and workshops
· Take-home package of lesson materials
· Full Irish Cultural and Excursion Programme
· Transfers to and from Shannon Airport
· Transportation to all activities
· Accommodation with Host Family – private room
· All meals except one lunch and one dinner

Please note:

  • Entrance Fees and costs for Activities are not included in the fee. 
  • All 1-Week courses are subject to a minimum number of participants. Do not book any flights until the course is sure to take place.
Ancient ring fort
Distinctly Irish

 

 

 

 

 

 

Autograph Tree at Coole Park
View of Galway Bay

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poulnabrone Dolmen
Killaloe on the River Shannon

Sample Timetable for 1-Week Irish Culture Course – Look how much you get:

Monday to Friday

Mornings from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.:

English Lessons including 1 Irish Singing workshop

Afternoons:

5 afternoons of Excursions (Holy Island, Bog Walk, Walk through scenic Killaloe, Coole Park & Galway, Clonmacnoise)

Evenings:

1 Evening of Irish Set Dancing
Final Farewell Night at a local pub with Irish Traditional Music

Sunday:

All-Day Excursion to Lahinch, The Cliffs of Moher and The Burren

This is a sample timetable. All Excursions and Workshops are subject to change at the discretion of the director.