Coláiste Gael Linn, Machaire Rabhartaigh

Coláiste GAEL LINN 2019 Machaire Rabhartaigh

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CÚRSA A - 21.06.19 - 06.07.19 (2 weeks)* CÚRSA B - 07.07.19 - 28.07.19 (3 weeks) CÚRSA C - 29.07.19 - 20.08.19 (3 weeks) *Cúrsa A is a two-week course, designed specifically for st1 and 2nd year students from Northern Ireland.

Coláiste Gael Linn, Machaire Rabhartaigh Coláiste Mhachaire Rabhartaigh is a Gael Linn summer college located in north west Donegal. Machaire Rabhartaigh is one of the strongest Gaeltacht areas in the country with a rich cultural heritage and magnificent scenery, including views of Inis Bó Finne and Tory Island.

Na Cúrsaí / The Courses • Gael Linn’s courses are designed to improve the students’ command of the spoken language and to give them the confidence to communicate with greater fluency in Irish. The courses are both exciting and enjoyable and require students to speak Irish for the full duration of the course to the best of their ability. • On the first morning of the course the students will be interviewed and assessed by the teaching staff to determine the class level which will best suit their needs. • A mixture of formal classes and a wide range of activities ensure every student has an opportunity to improve fluency in the Irish language and deepen awareness of the Irish heritage. • All formal classes are conducted by fully trained teachers. • All other activities ear fully supervised by teachers and a cadre of experienced cinnirí. • Students stay with local families and each house has been inspected by representatives of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. • All Gael Linn courses in the Gaeltacht are approved by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht • Coláiste Gael Linn Mhachaire Rabhartaigh is also registered with CONCOS, the national federation of summer colleges.

Táillí / Fees Course A: £465; Course B: £640; Course C: £640 A deposit of £150 must accompany the application in order to secure a place. In the event of an application being withdrawn before 1st May 2019, any deposit paid will be refunded less an administration charge of £50. Any withdrawal within 30 days before the course start date will entail loss of the full deposit. Date for payment of full fees is 30 days before the commencement of the course. An additional fee of not more than £25 will apply for course folder as well as a college trip during the course. This will be payable on arrival.

Clúichí / Games There are a wide variety of games and activities available at the College. All students are encouraged to take part.

An Ghaeilge Caithfidh gach scoláire iarracht a dhéanamh Gaeilge a labhairt i gcónaí. In order to benefit from the course students must be prepared to make a determined effort to use Irish at all times. No matter what standard of Irish the student has, he / she can only improve with constant practice. An unwillingness to make an honest effort to speak Irish at all times will result in your child being sent home.

Taisteal / Travel Gael Linn makes special travel arrangements for students. The fare is not included in the course fee. Students using these arrangements will be supervised. If you intend to avail of the service please indicate this on the application form.

‘Snámh, Craic, Ceol, Céilí, Spórt agus go leor eile & é go léir trí Ghaeilge’ Gael Linn, 35 Sráid an Dáma, Baile Átha Cliath 2. D02 H797 00353 (1) 675 1200 1890 675 675 [email protected] www.gael-linn.ie

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Ainm an dalta/Student’s name:

Teileafón póca an dalta:

Dáta breithe/Date of birth: Buachaill: Cailín:

Scoil: Rang/Bliain:

Múinteoir Gaeilge:

Ar fhreastail tú ar an gColáiste anuraidh / Do rogha cúrsa/Your choice of course: Cúrsa A Cúrsa B Cúrsa C did you attend last year

Ainm/Name of parent/guardian:

Seoladh/Address:

Teileafón [parent/guardian]:

Mobile [parent/guardian]:

Email [parent/guardian]:

Name and phone number of the person responsible for the student in the event of the parent/guardian not being available during the course.

Name/Ainm:

Teileafón:

Mobile:

An bhfuil sé i gceist agat leas a bhaint as socruithe taistil bus eagraithe ag Gael Linn? Tá/Yes Níl/No Do you intend to avail of bus service organised by Gael Linn?

If YES Please indicate the nearest town to where you live:

Ainmnigh cara le bheith sa teach céanna leat/Please name one friend with whom you wish to share. Gael Linn cannot guarantee that students will be housed together. Your friend must also name you on his/her form.

Sláinte/Health: In the case of any medical condition affecting the student please attach details to the application form.

Name of family Doctor:

Tel. of family Doctor Medical Card No: Each student must bring a photocopy of their medical card.

Tugaim cead don choláiste ligean do mo pháiste paraicéiteamól a ghlacadh faoi mhaoirseacht, más gá. I authorise the college to allow my child to take paracetamol under supervision, if required.

Tugaim/I do: Ní thugaim/I do not:

Cuir an fhoirm chomhlánaithe chuig/Return the completed form to: Gael Linn, 35 Sráid an Dáma, Baile Átha Cliath 2. or by email to [email protected] Gael Linn will communicate with you via email regarding this booking CMR Tagairt (for office use only) Foirm Iarratais - Coláiste Gael Linn, Machaire Rabhartaigh

Swimming Ability:

Ní féidir/cannot Tosaitheoir/beginner Meán/Intermediate Ardleibhéal/Advanced

Special or medical Dietary Requirements – please specify:

Táille/Fees - Cúrsa A: £465 Cúrsa B: £640 Cúrsa C: £640. Faoi iamh tá/I enclose:

Éarlais/Deposit: £150 Táille iomlán/Full Fee: £465/£645

PLEASE INDICATE YOUR PREFERRED PAYMENT OPTION (A or B) £ PAYMENT OPTION A: Is mian liom íoc le mo chárta creidmheasa/I wish to pay by credit card: Cardholder name as on card:

Cardholder billing address (if different from address above):

Uimhir mo chárta creidmheasa/Card number:

Visa £ Mastercard £ Debit Card £ Expiry Date: Last 3 digits of CVC/3 dhigit dheiridh m’uimhir CVC:

£ PAYMENT OPTION B: You can pay by cheque or bank draft made payable to Gael Linn when returning completed form to Gael Linn.

Don tuismitheoir agus don dalta/For the parent and the student: Don dalta: Táimid sásta glacadh agus cloí le rialacha an Choláiste/We are willing Geallaim go ndéanfaidh mé mo lándícheall Gaeilge a labhairt le linn to accept and abide by the College rules. (See www.gael-linn.ie for a an chúrsa. For the student: I promise to speak Irish to the best of my copy of course rules) ability throughout the course. Síniú an tuismitheora/Signature of parent/guardian: Síniú an dalta/Signature of student:

Dáta: DDMMYYYY Dáta: DDMMYYYY

Gael Linn may take photographs/videos of the students during the course which may be used in our publicity. This may include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and our website. Please sign below to give consent for use of images as described above.

Name of child: ______Name of parent / guardian: ______

Signature: ______Date: DDMMYYYY