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Schedule of 2012 Courses:
—> click links below for

         • Language Courses (dates, fees & descriptions for 2012)
         • Cultural Activity Holidays
         • Courses for teachers (including SCG and EPV)
         • External University Courses (programmes to support your institution's educational aims)
         • Special Group Courses (specialised courses, group arrangements)
         • Seirbhisí Tacaíochta (language support services)

• Use our 2012 online reservation form to reserve your place at Oideas Gael,
or download pdf of 2012 course brochure: 2012 Course Brochure (1mb pdf)  • 2012 Booking Form Only (316kb pdf)


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Posing for a class photo!
Eco Eye on Sliabh Liag
Cloch
Friday night entertainment
Taking advantage of the free wireless internet connection
Boots sheep on Sliabh Liag
Brush
Túr Martello
Walking in Donegal
Enjoying a painting class
An túr i Málainn Bheag in an Irish language class
enjoying some traditional Irish music
Dances of Donegal
bodhrán abú
CÚRSAÍ GAEILGE 2012
GAEILGE / Irish Language Coursescourse description
    • week-long Irish Courses


€200
31 March – 7 April

7 – 14 April

9 – 16 June

16 – 23 June

23 – 30 June
30 June – 7 July

7 – 14 July

14 – 21 July

4 – 11 August

11 – 18 August


18 – 25 August
21 – 28 July (Gleann Fhinne) *

28 July – 4 August (Gleann Fhinne) *
    • weekend Irish Courses
16 – 19 March 4 – 7 May 26 – 29 October

€100

SCOIL SHAMHRAIDH I dTEANGA & CULTÚR
Language & Culture Summer School — course description

21 – 28 Iúil

€230

CRUINNEAS SA GHAEILGE — tuilleadh eolais

7 – 14 Iúil 4 – 11 Lúnasa

€200

MÚINEADH NA GAEILGE — tuilleadh eolais


30 Meitheamh – 7 Iúil

€200

Ó BHÉARLA GO GAEILGE, Gearr chúrsa Aistriúcháintuilleadh eolais
   Dírithe ar dhaoine le sárscileanna Gaeilge, atá ag
   aistriú cheana féin nó ar mian leo tabhairt faoin aistriúchán.
   (Suitable for highly skilled Irish speakers who are already translating
   or who want to become translators.)


14 – 21 Iúil

€200

GAEILGE NA hALBAN — tuilleadh eolais


1 – 4 Meitheamh
€100

SAIBHREAS NA GAEILGE — tuilleadh eolais


11 – 18 Lúnasa
€200
*All Irish courses are held in Gleann Cholm Cille except the 21–28 July and
28 July–4 August language courses, which take place in An Coimín, Gleann Fhinne.
CÚRSAÍ CULTÚRTHA / Cultural Activity Courses 2012
The cultural activity courses are bilingual, making them equally attractive to people with little or no Irish and those with fluent Irish. They offer an unparalleled opportunity to enjoy an activity holiday within a rich cultural setting. Of course, all participants in the cultural courses are welcome to the Oideas Gael evening schedule of dancing, song, poetry and concerts.
SIÚL SLÉIBHE / Hill Walking in Donegal course description
2012 week-long Course Dates —
7 – 14 April

7 – 14 July

14 – 21 July


28 July – 4 August

4 – 11 August

11 – 18 August

18 – 25 August
Weekend
Hill Walking
Courses:
4 – 7 May (€90)
1 – 4 June (€90)
14 – 16 September (€60)

€180

AN TIMPEALLACHT / Exploring the Environmentcourse description

30 June – 7 July

€180

SEANDÁLAÍOCHT / Archaeologycourse description

28 July – 4 August

€180

PÉINTÉIREACHT FHARRAIGE / Marine Paintingcourse description
7 – 14 July 18 – 25 August

€180

AN FLIÚT / Flute & Whistle Playing — course description

14 – 21 July *€180 26 – 29 October *€90


  
*


CLÁIRSEACH ÉIREANNACH / Irish Harp
course description

14 – 21 July

€180

AN BODHRÁN / Bodhrán Playing — course description
1 – 4 June *€90 14 – 16 September *€60

 
*

DAMHSAÍ / Traditional Dancecourse description

1 – 4 June

€90
Donegal is great for hiking and walking
Digital Photography — course description

1 – 4 June

€90

Traditional Crafts — course description

30 June – 7 July

€180

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Use our 2012 online reservation form to reserve your place at Oideas Gael,
or download pdf of 2012 course brochure: 2012 Course Brochure (1mb pdf)  
• 2012 Booking Form Only (316kb pdf)

ceol ag Oideas Gael
ceol ag Oideas Gael
Feadog
Donegal walkers
Ag gáire!
Hillwalking in Donegal
Seandálaíocht
a Gleann Cholm Cille Taxi
Ag damhsa!  Dancing!
Beautiful Donegal coastline
Marine painting class

CÚRSAÍ SPEISIALTA
Special Courses and Group Arrangements

Cúrsaí do Mhúinteoirí / Courses for Teachers book now

• Tugtar aitheantas bliantúil do chúrsaí Oideas Gael faoi Riail 58 mar chúrsaí in-seirbhíse a thuilleann saoire bhreise phearsanta. Courses are usually recognised by 'An Roinn Oideachais' under Rule 58 for in-service training and extra personal leave.

• All Oideas Gael Irish language courses are appropriate for teachers wishing to learn and improve their spoken Irish for 'Scrúdú Cáilíochta na Gaeilge' (SCG) and other qualifications.

Teachers Trained Abroad /
   Múinteoirí a oileadh thar sáile (Scrúdú Cáilíochta sa Ghaeilge)

       Eolas breise faoi SCG /more information on SCG

       Eolas breise faoi EPV /more information on EPV

       Clár na gCúrsaí / Course Schedule •• clárú ar líne (book online)

External University Courses
(programmes to support your institution's educational aims)
       — download pdf with further information and examples

Oideas Gael has been pleased to organize many specialised programmes for European and North American Universities over the years. These specially formatted programmes range in duration from long weekends, weeklong courseor several weeks.

Some examples of the external programmes offered at Oideas Gael:

  • 5-week language and cultural programme for Evergreen State College, Washington, USA.

  • 15-week 'Colmcille Semester' programme offered to its students by the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, in conjuntion with Oideas Gael and the University of Ulster at Derry.

  • The Irish Studies program offered by Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY, USA.

••• Please Contact Us directly. We will be glad to discuss your University or College's needs, and provide cost estimates at no obligation. download pdf with further information and examples

Cúrsaí do Ghrúpaí / Special Group Courses

Irish courses are organised during the year at beginner and intermediate levels by special request. We custom–tailor packages to suit individual groups. See Here for details, or Contact Us to discuss your group's interests and requirements at no obligation.

OIDEAS GAEL offers group study or semester programmes for universities, companies, social clubs and other organisations who would like specialist courses on the Irish language, culture, traditional music, archaeology, environment, folklore, weaving or other disciplines.

Combination courses are also organised by special arrangement. Accommodation and travel can be arranged to suit particular requirements. These courses are offered outside of our regular summer schedule, thus giving students an excellent opportunity to interact with local people and to participate in the everyday life of the community.

SEIRBHISÍ TACAÍOCHTA / Language Support

IRIS MHÍOSÚIL AR LÍNE – Online Monthly magazine

www.Beo.ie
Iris idirlín do lucht na Gaeilge in Éirinn agus ar fud na cruinne— Cuireann Oideas Gael Beo ar fáil gach mí, le cúnamh ó Fhoras na Gaeilge, ina mbíonn ailt, foclóir, ceachtanna Gaeilge, agus Clar Plé.
Internet magazine for Irish speakers in Ireland and worldwide. Beo is issued by Oideas Gael monthly, with support from Foras na Gaeilge. It contains articles with glossary, learners' section, discussion forum and other interactive features.

Beo!www.Beo.ie

An Siopa Gaeilge – Online Irish Language Bookstore

Tá réimse leathan d'ábhar ar fáil sa Siopa Gaeilge, idir leabhar, cheol, chúrsaí Gaeilge agus gach uile áis eile don fhoghlaimeoir Gaeilge.

Our bookshop, An Siopa Gaeilge, carries an extensive selection of books, music CDs and other useful items for the language learner and improver.


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