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Situated on Inis Oírr, one of the Aran Islands in Galway Bay. Click here for a Map

Students ranging in age from 11yrs. – 19 yrs.

Students stay in local houses with a bean an tí. Usually there are between 8 & 16 students staying in each house. All houses are approved by the Coláiste and Roinn na Gaeltachta.

Scoláirí may use mobile phones in the college from 8.00 p.m - 815 p.m.

Yes. Small groups may stay together. College authorities make the final decision.

Parents usually visit on Sundays. Arrangements can be made with the Coláiste with regards to visits at other times. Parents must come to the college to collect son/daughter and sign them out and sign them in before they depart.

Yes. Make all details available to both Coláiste Laichtin and bean an tí.

The amount of pocket money varies from student to student.

All students are expected to speak Gaeilge at all times. It would be completely unfair for any one student or group of students to hinder the learning of others. Any student who persists in speaking Béarla will be dismissed.

There are buses from Dublin, Athlone, Ennis and Galway.

Students attend classes from Monday to Saturday. Classes are taught by experienced Junior, Leaving Cert & primary teachers. Emphasis is on the spoken Irish.

Students are encouraged to bring musical instruments. Students gain confidence, they may form a group and it will be beneficial when students participate in Comórtas na dTithe.

It is very important that every student should bring suitable waterproof clothing to the College - windcheater, plastic mac or raincoat and headwear.

Bean an Tí will assist with the laundry.

Please ensure that the information is accurate and up to date. Description of any health problem affecting your child. The address and telephone number where you can be contacted during the course.

There is a full time doctor and nurse on the island.

Any medical expense that may arise is the student’s responsibility.

A deposit of €200 is paid to Coláiste Laichtín with the application form. 
Deposit €200 refundable only to those who do not get a place.
The balance to be forwarded to Coláiste Laichtín on receipt of notice prior to commencement of course.
Cheques/Postal Orders should be made payable to Coláiste Laichtín.
No refund can be made in case of non-completion of course in cases of dismissal from course.

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US

"Sally is really enjoying the course. I think the daily contact with home is really important."
Anon2018
Anon
I wish I was 14 and I would come myself. Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir.
Conor2018
Conor
My Daughter's Irish has greatly improved and the island is such a safe environment for students
Anon2017
Anon
Is coláiste iontach é Coláiste Laichtín. Bhain mé taitneamh as an gcoicís a chaith mé ansin.
Peig2017
Peig
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