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www.ashfi eldcollege.ie

Irish languagecourses in the

heart of Dublin

Our mission at Ashfi eld College An Ghaeltacht sa Bhaileis to celebrate and cultivate a love of the Irish language

in all students, while thoroughly preparing our older studentsfor their Junior or Leaving Certifi cate examinations.

Why choose Ashfi eld College?

Our students are required to speak Irish all of the time, thus being fully immersed in the language for 7 ₁⁄₂ hours every day. This ensures that students gain a valuable understanding of their Junior Certifi cate and Leaving Certifi cate courses while also taking part in sports, arts, drama, day trips and social events all through the medium of Irish.

Foireann / Staff Ashfi eld College is renowned for its dedicated and experienced teachers. All teachers are qualifi ed under the Department of Education and Teaching Council regulations in addition to being fl uent or native Irish speakers.

An Cúrsa / The Course

Each morning, students will att end Irish classes structured around the Junior or Leaving Certifi cate examinations. Ashfi eld College has a long and proud tradition of preparing students for these daunting exams and we believe that a combination of expert teaching and excellent class notes are amongst the secrets to success. Particular focus will be given to the importance of the Aural and Oral components of the exams.

In the aft ernoon, students will take part in a variety of sports, fi tness programmes,arts & drama and music while in the evening the main focus is on concerts, day trips, ceili’s, quizzes and cinema nights. This is all done through the mediumof Irish and is supervised by our teachers.

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variety of sports, fi tness programmes,arts & drama and music while in the evening the main focus is on concerts, day trips, ceili’s, quizzes and cinema nights. This is all done through the mediumof Irish and is supervised by

+353 (0)1 490 40 50 info@ashfi eldcollege.ie www.ashfi eldcollege.ie Main Street, Templeogue, Dublin 6W, Ireland.

Dates

Junior Course - Junior Certifi cate(1st, 2nd and 3rd year students)

July 9th to 13th.(Monday to Friday, 10.30 am to 6.00 pm)

Senior Course - Leaving Certifi cate(4th and 5th year students)

July 16th to 20th.(Monday to Friday, 10.30 am to 6.00 pm)

Benefi ts of the course

○ Highly structured and organised courses without the stress of leaving home

○ Expert Ashfi eld College notes and exam preparation

○ Experienced teachers and Principal

○ Students progress at their own pace

○ Mock Aural and Oral examinations

○ Central south side location

○ Low student/teacher ratio

○ Exciting supervised day trips

○ Regular updates for parents on their son / daughter’s progress

○ Final report from our teachers detailing student’s grade

Rialacha / Rules

1. To ensure that parents and students get full value from the course we insist that all students speak Irish at all times. This rule is strictly enforced by our teachers and cinniri from the moments students arrive. Students who do not co-operate in this regard will be dismissed from the course with no refund of fee.

2. Students must remain within their designation groups at all times and may not leave the college at any time without prior writt en parental permission.

3. The use of mobile phones, iPods and laptops is not permitt ed on the course. Students must turn off these electronic items and either leave them at home or with our secretary every morning.

4. Smoking and the consumptionor possession of alcoholic drinkis strictly forbidden.

5. Any incidents ofbullying, vandalism ormisbehaviour willresult in immediateexpulsion from thecourse with no refundof fee.

Smoking and the consumptionor possession of alcoholic drinkis strictly forbidden.

bullying, vandalism or

course with no refund

+353 (0)1 490 40 50 info@ashfi eldcollege.ie www.ashfi eldcollege.ie Main Street, Templeogue, Dublin 6W, Ireland.

Dr. Stiofán O’Mordha

Dr. Stiofán O’Mordha is an Irish, Physical Education and History teacher. He is also a part-time lecturer with the School of Sports Studies at the University of Ulster, Jordanstown. He has co-authored several papers on Irish history and

has presented at various teaching and national conferences including the Sports History of Ireland (2010), the ELSTA National Teaching Convention (2010) and at the GAA’s 125th Anniversary Celebrations in 2009. He is a fl uent Irish speaker and has been principal of Gaeltacht courses in Galway for the past seven years.

Templeogue Rd.

Templeogue Rd.

Templeogue Rd.

Bushy Park

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Springfield Avenue

Bu�erfield Avenue

Old Bridge Road

Cypress Grove Road

Ashfield

Cypress Grove Road

Templeville Drive

Templeville Road

Cypress Grove North

Cypress Grove

South

Bu�erfield Avenue

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Springfield Avenue

Cypress Park

Teagmháil / Contact

Seoladh/Address: Main Street, Templeogue, Dublin 6W, Ireland.Fón /Telephone: (0)1 490 40 50Ríomhphost /Email: info@ashfi eldcollege.iewww.ashfi eldcollege.ie

I spent two summers on Irishcourses with Stiofán and by the end

my Irish results had improved 3 grades, and it was all done through

his action packed fun courses!- Emma Ni Chaollaí

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+353 (0)1 490 40 50 info@ashfi eldcollege.ie www.ashfi eldcollege.ie Main Street, Templeogue, Dublin 6W, Ireland.

Foirm GheallúnaLíon gach rannóg den fhoirm (Please complete all sections of the form)

Ainm an Scoláire (As Gaeilge):

Seoladh:

Dáta Breithe:

Cúrsa:

Fón:

Lá / Daytime - Máthair: Lá / Daytime - Athair:

Oiche / Evening:

Máthair Mobile:

Ainm Teagmháil / Contact Name:

Athair Mobile:

Ainm Teagmháil / Contact Name:

Uimhir Fón Póca:

I gcás nach mbeidh tú ar fail I rith an chúrsa cé rachaidh in loco parentis duit?In the case of you not being available during the course, who will act in loco parentis?

Ainm / Name:

Seoladh / Address:

Lá / Daytime: Soghluaiste / Mobile:(Please make loco parentis aware that they are named)

Riachtanais Beathú / Sláinte / Riachtanais Specialta OideachtaisDietary Requirements / Health / Special Educational Needs

Ainm an Dochtúra / Doctor’s Name:

Seoladh an Dochtúra / Doctor’s Address:

Rail na gaeilge – Cúrsa SinsearachTuigim go gcuirfear mo pháiste abhaile láithreach ó Ashfield an Ghaeltacht sa Bhaile ma labhraionn se / si Bhearla go leanúnach ar an chursa. Tuigim freisin go gcuirfear mo pháiste abhaile má tá briseadh mór ar an smacht ann. Tuigim nach bhfaighidh mé aon chuid den táille ar ais má chuirtear mo pháiste abhaile. Tuigim freisin gur gá mo pháiste a bhailiú láithreach ón gcúrsa má tharlaíonn amhlaidh.

I understand that if my student is continiously speaking English that it will result in his/her immediate dismissal from Ashfield ‘Gaeltacht at Home’. I understand that if my Student is dismissed from the course they must be collected promptly from Ashfield College and there will be no refund of fee.

Síniú / Signed: Síniú

Tuismitheoir/Maor (Parent/Guardian) Dalta (Student)

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