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Enjoy Irish! a new foundation course for beginners —
Enjoy Irish is a new course for beginners from Dr. Eithne Ní Ghallchobhair. Illustrated role plays, easy to understand grammatical explanations, CD with native speakers. Published by Oideas Gael.
EnjoyIrish.ie

Dún na nGall ar an Idirlíon—
Donegal on the Net, a comprehensive guide to Donegal web sites
Dún na nGall ar an Idirlíon

Slí Cholmcille ••• St. Columba Trail
Faigh amach faoi Cholmcille – an naomh Éireannach a d’ardaigh a sheol as Doire lena mhainistir a bhunú ar Oileán Í na hAlban ... Lean Slí Cholmcille go hÉirinn agus go hAlbain chun foghlaim faoi bheatha agus faoi sheanchas an fhir seo a bhfuil iomrá leitheadach buan air.
Discover the story of Colmcille - St Columba - the Irish saint who set sail from Derry in 563 to found his monastery on the Scottish island of Iona ... Follow Slí Cholmcille to Ireland and Scotland to reveal the life and legends of this enduring figure..
Slí Cholmchille—St.Columba Trail
Discover Ghleann Cholm Cille—
Gleann Cholm Cille is a joy to visit at any time of the year. Visit this
Glencolmcille Community website for information about this beautiful area and what goes on here!

Gleann Cholm Cille comunity site
Nuala Star Teelin, Sliabh Liag Boat Tours—
Boat tours to the  Sliabh Liag Cliffs, the highest sea cliffs in Europe standing 600m (1972 feet ). Sail close to the shore to appreciate this and many other spectacular sights. Sometimes we are joined by wild life, like dolphins, whales, seals, and in May and June we often see  basking sharks feeding on the plankton. There is also a wide range of bird life that can be seen nesting and hunting.…
Boat Trips to Sliabh Liag
Welcome to Glencolmcille—
Another excellent guide to Glencolmcille, with lots of pictures and information.
Glencolmcille
CLG Naomh Columba—
The CLG Naomh Columba GAA club look forward to welcoming you to Gleann Cholm Cille
CLG Naomh Columba.com
Donegal Bay—
Visit Donegal Bay, an area of outstanding natural beauty and renowned the world over for the warmth and hospitality of its people. It is an excellent location for walking, watersports, cycling, angling and horse riding. Golfers can sample the 18 holes at Bundoran and Murvagh — both are fine courses with stunning sea views.
Donegal Bay
Official Website of North West Regional Tourism Authority—
The official tourism informational website for Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, Sligo.
Ireland's North West Tourism site
What I did on my holidays (by Nigel Callahan) —
Lots of photographs of Gleann Cholm Cille and the surrounding area of southwest Donegal. General views, flora, archaeological sites, people... very interesting views.
My Holidays at Oideas Gael
Seachtain sa Ghaeltacht i nGleann Cholm Cille—
Fiseán déanta ag Breandán Ó Laobhais le linn Scoil Shamraidh i dTeanga & Cultúr 2008, ag Oideas Gael — A video made by student Breandán Ó Laobhais while attending the 2008 Language & Culture Summer School at Oideas Gael, and posted on his blog.
Seachtain sa Ghaeltacht i nGleann Cholm Cille
Glencolmcille Cottages —
Reserve a cottage for your holiday accommodation and enjoy your time in a region of Ireland that has remained unspoilt by the hustle and bustle of modern day living. Explore the beauty and tranquility that is the Parish of Glencolmcille.
Gleann Cholm Cille
Donegal Thatched Cottages—
Description: Large selection of self catering holiday homes throughout Donegal, Ireland .
Donegal Self-Catering Thatched Cottages
Donegal Cottage Holidays—
Donegal Thatched Cottages offers 4-star self catering traditional Irish cottages for holiday rental.
Magnificent location right on the seafront/beach at Cruit Island, County Donegal. Book directly with the cottage owners saving on agency fees while benefiting from their local knowledge. The site also features a special offers section where holiday home owners can post accommodation late availability and off-peak bargain rates.

Donegal Cottage Holidays
Gallaghers Equestrian Centre—
Gallaghers Equestrian Centre is situated at Finn Farm, Ballybofey (in Gleann Fhinne), and features brand new hostel accommodations, along with equestrian holidays and other activities. The centre caters for all levels of rider and types of horse riding, from scenic Trail Riding or improving one's Show Jumping or Dressage skills. A range of excursions are offered and there are many places of interest within the area to explore.
Gallaghers Equestrian Centre
Donegal Hillwalking —
Experience the wonder of walking in Ireland: Donegal Hillwalking with Oideas Gael.
Walking Donegal
Sliabh Liag Hillwalkers Club —
Hillwalking Club based in Southwest Donegal, Ireland. The aim of the walking club is for members to meet for a walk on the last Sunday of every month through the year.
Sliabh Liag Walkers
Grianghrafadóireacht JMAC —
JMAC Photography. Seán MacConaill Eadar Gabhail, Ard an Rátha, Co. Dún na nGall, Eire.
Fón: 087 7620045 / 074 9541818.

Grianghrafadóireacht JMAC
Killybegs Visitor Maritime & Heritage Centre, Co. Donegal —
Enjoy a visit to a life-sized fishing trawler wheelhouse and an audio visual presentation on the fishing and famous Donegal hand-knotted carpets also home to the longest hand-knotted carpet loom in the world. On display are local crafts and products in our gift/coffee shop. School tours and special interest groups welcome. Research facilities also available. Contact us for more details.
Visit Killybegs
Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh—
The official website of Irish singer and Donegal fiddler
Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh
Cairdeas na bhFidiléirí
A volunteer group formed to help support and promote the art of fiddle playing in the Donegal tradition, operationg as a not-for-profit voluntary organisation, investing all its income directly into events, programmes, publications, projects and support for living artists.
Cairdeas na bhFidiléirí
More Useful and Interesting Links

Beo!

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 ailat, 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, and contains articles with glossary, learners' section, discussion forum and other interactive features.
www.Beo.ie

Gaeilge ar an Ghréasán—
One of the most comprehensive Irish language resource sites you will find on the Web.
Gaeilge ar an Ghréasán
The London Irish Centre—
For those living in or visiting London, the London Irish Centre offers courses in Irish, as well as other Irish social and cultural events. Check their website for a schedule of their classes and to register.
The London Irish Centre: Gaeilge/Irish language classes
Gaelic (Irish Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic, and Manx)—
An online resource guide dedicated to all things Gaelic. Here we explore the language and it's variants, the culture and history of the Gaels, as well as dabble in a variety of other fun and interesting Celtic topics.
Gaelic

Cumann Merriman, Yearly Summer and Winter Schools—
The Merriman Summer School is held during the last week of August in the district of Thomond, an area rich in archaeological treasures and a repository also of the best in traditional Irish music. The School is named after Brian Merriman, author of the celebrated eighteenth century rabelaisian poem, Cúirt an Mheán Oíche (The Midnight Court). An Irish language Winter School is also held each year on the weekend closest to St. Bridget’s Day (February 1st). For information or to book, use the following links.
An Scoil Samhraidh (the Summer School)
An Scoil Gheimhridh (the Winter School)

Self Catering Ireland —
This site provides video tours and guides for self-catering holidays in Ireland, Their luxury vacation rentals include holiday homes, apartments and cottages. You will book directly with the owner for best value
Self Catering Homes in Ireland
Bunk Campers: explore Ireland, off the beaten track —
Bunk Campers offer camper van hire and rental throughout Ireland. With a fleet of funky, compact and stylish camper vans offering transport and self-catering accommodation in one, Bunk Campers are miles easier to drive than a big old RV or a motor home! Bunk Campers are the perfect self-drive hire vehicle for independent travellers wanting to explore Ireland.
Bunk Campers
Rising Road Tours
Rising Road Tours, LLC, is a unique tourism company offering small group tours to rural Ireland. The main goal of the company is to offer flexible, affordable, educational, vacation tours that provide travellers an opportunity to experience a facet of Irish life often missed in packaged tours. This model is based on ten-day stays in Irish farmhouse B&B accommodations with daily field trips to local sites of cultural, historic, and natural interest. Three set tours are offered to the north, northwest, and west of Ireland.
Rising Road Tours, LLC
Gaeltacht Travel in Ireland —
Travelling in the Irish speaking regions of Ireland, with links and photos…
Gaeltacht Travel
Tour Clare: Irish Hotels, and Worldwide and Irish Car Rentals—
Tour Clare is not only a travel site for County Clare, Ireland, but also for the Irish going on holiday abroad and for those who are visiting Ireland and the rest of Europe. Here you will find Irish Hotels and B&B's as well as Irish and Worldwide Car Rentals. Many Irish hotels have now added spas (known as leisure centres) with little or no increase in cost. Spas, full Irish breakfasts and friendly pubs make Irish hotels a brilliant value. Tour Clare is also a resource for those interested in maintaining a Green Ireland.
Tour Clare
Irish Culture and Customs—
"Traditions, folklore, history and more. If it's Irish, it's here. Or will be!"
Irish Culture and Customs site
Walking and Talking in Ireland—
A "Mountains and Sea" walking holiday in Ireland. Eight days relaxed walking and talking in two of the most beautiful regions of Ireland: Antrim, in the north-east, with its strong Scottish links and Donegal, in the north-west, with its Irish-speaking communities and ancient history.
Walking & Talking in Ireland
Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin & Futa Fata: Lipéad ceoil agus foilsitheoir leabhar atá lonnaithe sa Spidéal, i nGaeltacht Chonamara, ar chósta thiar na hÉireann—
A buzz of excitement in Irish publishing! Futa Fata…independent music label and publishing house, based in Spiddal, Co. Galway in the Gaeltacht or Irish (Gaelic) speaking region of Connemara, on Ireland's Atlantic coast —
These materials provide a rich resource for children, adults, and learners of the Irish language of all ages!

Futa Fata, Amhráin ar an Nós Nua
Author & Singer/Songwriter Malachy Duffin
Suíomh gréasáin Malachy Duffin ar a bhfuil nótaí beathaisnéise, liricí agus samplaí fuaime dá chuid amhrán Béarla, Gaeilge agus Ultaise, chomh maith lena chuid ábhar oideachasúil.
Malachy Duffin's website which includes biography, lyrics and sound samples of his songs in English, Irish, and Ulster Scots, as well as his educational materials!

Malachy Duffin
Amhránaí Sean-Nóis, Peadar Ó Ceannabháin—
Traditional songs in Irish from Connemara; lyrics and translations given in CD booklet.
Mo Chuid den tSaol
Amhránaíocht ar an tsean-nós agus cúpla píosa ceoil traidisiúinta na hÉireann
— le Nikki Lynn Ragsdale agus cairde.

Sean-nós singing in Irish along with a few sets of Irish traditional music; lyrics and translations provided.
Seansaol na hAislinge, old life of the dream
Deireadh Seachtaine Gaeltachta, Irish Language Immersion Weekend
San Francisco, California—

If you are going to be on the West Coast of the US toward the end of September 2007, you might want to check out this weekend language course, with teachers coordinated by Oideas Gael. There are four levels: Absolute beginners, Next level beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced (do dhaoine ar mhaith leo níos mó feabhais a chur ar a gcuid Gaeilge).
Deireadh Seachtaine Gaeltachta, San Francisco
Scaip an Scéal... Spread the Word—
LORLUM is a new publishing house, specialising in Christian publications in Irish and English. Lorlum’s first venture is a collection of the world-famous ARCH Bible stories in the Irish language, suitable for children aged 5–9 years
LORLUM
Irish Inspiration—
A family business started in 1995, committed to providing the best in Irish products. The products they list are from Irish manufacturers (unless otherwise stated), mostly small family firms.
Irish Inspiration Shopping
udar.ie—
Siopa leabhar agus earraí Éireannacha.
An internet gateway for Irish books and goods.
udar.ie
Ireland Resources—
A useful resource containing news, books, pictures and links.
Ireland Resource Site
Transforming People through Leadership—
Based in Dublin, the Institute of Irish Leadership offers courses in transformational leadership to people of all nationalities and backgrounds ranging from individuals who are seeking a career in leadership and tourism, middle managers, directors in corporate business, to sports professionals, teams and organisations. "Team building is about the collective performance of people. Team building is one of the main drivers in the competitive business enviroment.. Training in the outdoors can transform peoples survival instincts."
The Institute of Irish Leadership
The Organic Center—
The Centre was established in 1995 as a non-profit company with the aim of providing training, information and demonstrations of organic gardening, growing and farming. It is located on a 19 acre site in Rossinver in the unspoilt countryside of North Leitrim.
The Organic Centre
Irish eCards as Gaeilge from Irish Corner —
Beautiful cards and images from Ireland, some with greetings already in Irish, and others for which you can choose a greeting in Irish if you wish. And, of course you can add your own Irish wording to all of them!
Irish Corner
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French immersion programs at ILA—
ILA French language school provides quality French language courses in South of France, taught by qualified and experienced French teachers.
French courses at ILA


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