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Your Man · 10-04-2006, 17:16

Currently in 5th year and lookin for a good gaeltacht...i know im leavin it fairly late but does anyone know a good one?

Zapp Brannigan · 10-04-2006, 21:12

Coláiste Lurgan. they're strict and you'll come out of it with very good irish.

Azureus · 10-04-2006, 23:57

colasite yeosaimh-youll learn loads and really enjoy yourself there.
do not go to colaiste phiarsaigh.

Seán Mac · 11-04-2006, 20:24

If you want to stay near the dublin area go to Ráth Cairn (county meath), very good gaeltacht and well organised.

If outside leinster go to a Donegal one. Donegal (in my opinion) Irish is the best canúint! It is the hardest to learn and that's why you would have an advantage in the listening test for the Northern dialect. Try Coláiste Bhríde. Coláiste Phairsaigh isnt that great.. too easy. Coláiste na nOileáin is good too. Give me a pm if u want more info. I go to school in the gaeltacht! know a bit.

brid_m · 11-04-2006, 21:23

Hi, i went to colaiste Chiarian in Donegal last year, had a great time, and learnt more irish than i thought i did!!! Its on the very northern coast of Donegal. Its not very strict, just make a bit of an effort ta speak irish and you'l be grand!

Kwekubo · 11-04-2006, 21:37

If it's anything like it was four years ago when I went, don't go to Coláiste Columba in an Cheathrú Rua in Galway. To be fair, I had fun and learned some Irish, but by comparison it was a tip.

Zapp Brannigan · 12-04-2006, 16:24

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Originally Posted by Azureus

do not go to colaiste phiarsaigh.

Coláiste Phiarsaigh is great, not for Irish though. When I went there I didnt speak a word of Irish. I just had the best time ever.

Muiriosa · 12-04-2006, 22:04

In my opinion, Coláiste Chiarain in Cheathrú Rua in Galway is brilliant. I learned loads there and had a cracking time. It's a really good college with good facilities and beaches near by. You'll be guaranteed to have a good time there. There are another two colaistes in Cheathrú Rua but be sure to go to COLAISTE CHIARAIN - it's the best in the west!

Go n-eirí leat!

caesar · 12-04-2006, 22:21

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Originally Posted by Muiriosa

In my opinion, Coláiste Chiarain in Cheathrú Rua in Galway is brilliant. I learned loads there and had a cracking time. It's a really good college with good facilities and beaches near by. You'll be guaranteed to have a good time there. There are another two colaistes in Cheathrú Rua but be sure to go to COLAISTE CHIARAIN - it's the best in the west!

Go n-eirí leat!

I went there last summer, it was brilliant. The best three weeks ever, i wish i could go back. I learned a bit too

**ApeXaviour** · 12-04-2006, 22:21

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Originally Posted by Slurms

Coláiste Lurgan. they're strict and you'll come out of it with very good irish.

Ah yes, my old alma mater. If you ever hear them going mad about hash or drugs I'd like to say that it was my house (not me personally) that was the cause of all that kerfuffle. Was there 3 times, a cinnire the last time. Definitely gave me good Irish that sticks with me to this day. Recently went and got my gold fáinne there in college. Didn't help me in the leaving cert though. (Now maybe I'm dyslexic in irish or something but) I only got a B2 in pass irish and I'd say that was mostly on the strength of my oral.

katiegordon · 13-04-2006, 21:23

i was thinking about going to colaiste phiarsaigh,but frm wat yas are saying it doesnt sound too great!!i want to have a laugh butid be willing to put in an effort too!!!

exiot · 14-04-2006, 20:16

I went to Coláiste Laichtín Naofa in 2nd year, didnt learn much as I knew more than the 4th Years did in the ole' Irish.

**JuliusCaesar** · 07-05-2007, 14:00

Any info on Colaiste Laichtin Naofa, Colaiste Chiarain, Colaiste na nOilean, Colaiste Isliomain all Conemara.
Do they stream people into classes of similar abilities? My Irish is pretty good cos I went to a primary gaelscoil. Is it ok to go on my own? Noone from my school wants to go. It's my first time - any warnings or advice?

Steve01 · 07-05-2007, 14:13

You're looking for a Gaeltacht where people actually speak Irish every now and then? Stay away from An Rinn. Its a Shamtacht if ever I saw one.

yurmothrintites · 07-05-2007, 14:28

Ive been in Coláiste Sheosamh in Carna/Cill Chiarain 3 times and I learned SO much irish there and made a load of new friends. The teachers are brilliant as well and there is a load of craic at the ceilis!

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Zapp Brannigan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Captains Log Posts: 7,595 Adverts \| Friends	Coláiste Lurgan. they're strict and you'll come out of it with very good irish.

10-04-2006, 23:57	#3
Azureus Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dublin Posts: 2,109 Adverts \| Friends	colasite yeosaimh-youll learn loads and really enjoy yourself there. do not go to colaiste phiarsaigh.

11-04-2006, 20:24	#4
Seán Mac Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 171 Adverts \| Friends	If you want to stay near the dublin area go to Ráth Cairn (county meath), very good gaeltacht and well organised. If outside leinster go to a Donegal one. Donegal (in my opinion) Irish is the best canúint! It is the hardest to learn and that's why you would have an advantage in the listening test for the Northern dialect. Try Coláiste Bhríde. Coláiste Phairsaigh isnt that great.. too easy. Coláiste na nOileáin is good too. Give me a pm if u want more info. I go to school in the gaeltacht! know a bit.

11-04-2006, 21:23	#5
brid_m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Offaly Posts: 129 Adverts \| Friends	Hi, i went to colaiste Chiarian in Donegal last year, had a great time, and learnt more irish than i thought i did!!! Its on the very northern coast of Donegal. Its not very strict, just make a bit of an effort ta speak irish and you'l be grand!

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Kwekubo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,197 Adverts \| Friends	If it's anything like it was four years ago when I went, don't go to Coláiste Columba in an Cheathrú Rua in Galway. To be fair, I had fun and learned some Irish, but by comparison it was a tip.

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Muiriosa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 92 Adverts \| Friends	In my opinion, Coláiste Chiarain in Cheathrú Rua in Galway is brilliant. I learned loads there and had a cracking time. It's a really good college with good facilities and beaches near by. You'll be guaranteed to have a good time there. There are another two colaistes in Cheathrú Rua but be sure to go to COLAISTE CHIARAIN - it's the best in the west! Go n-eirí leat!

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katiegordon Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 332 Adverts \| Friends	i was thinking about going to colaiste phiarsaigh,but frm wat yas are saying it doesnt sound too great!!i want to have a laugh butid be willing to put in an effort too!!!

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exiot Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ennis Posts: 646 Adverts \| Friends	I went to Coláiste Laichtín Naofa in 2nd year, didnt learn much as I knew more than the 4th Years did in the ole' Irish.

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JuliusCaesar Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: At a desk Posts: 3,212 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Psychology	Any info on Colaiste Laichtin Naofa, Colaiste Chiarain, Colaiste na nOilean, Colaiste Isliomain all Conemara. Do they stream people into classes of similar abilities? My Irish is pretty good cos I went to a primary gaelscoil. Is it ok to go on my own? Noone from my school wants to go. It's my first time - any warnings or advice?

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Steve01 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dungarvan Posts: 477 Adverts \| Friends	You're looking for a Gaeltacht where people actually speak Irish every now and then? Stay away from An Rinn. Its a Shamtacht if ever I saw one.

07-05-2007, 14:28	#15
yurmothrintites Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 665 Adverts \| Friends	Ive been in Coláiste Sheosamh in Carna/Cill Chiarain 3 times and I learned SO much irish there and made a load of new friends. The teachers are brilliant as well and there is a load of craic at the ceilis!