Coláiste Ghaoth Dobhair is an Irish college located in the heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht. Gaoth Dobhair is blessed with a rich cultural heritage, beautiful scenery and breathtaking beaches.
Yes. However, accommodation is separate for boys and girls.
Our courses are limited to 90 students per course. This ensures appropriate supervision and optimises the safety. Each and every student is personally known to the staff. It also allows students to interact well together and achieve better fluency in the irish language.
The accommodation is of high standard. All students are housed with irish speaking families who have been approved by the department of gaeltacht inspectorate.
The food is of a high and uniform standard. The menus are agreed by Coláiste Ghaoth Dobhair and the mná tí prior to each course. We ensure a well balanced diet of appropriate quality and quantity is provided. Special dietary requests are catered for.
You may reserve a place by completing the online application form or posting a print out of the application form which is available on the Coláiste brochure. The brochure is available for downloading on website pages right side.
Friends are accommodated together wherever possible.
All the accommodation is within walking distance of the Coláiste. However buses are provided on a daily basis to transport students to activities and in wet weather.
The houses can accommodate between 8 to 12 students. The capacity of each house is determined by the inpectorate and all safety standards and fire are adhered to.
Yes. Students are encouraged to attend independently. We find they return home with many new friends.
Students are directly contactable at all times and through mná tí after 11pm.
Coláiste Ghaoth Dobhair
The Coláiste must be informed about all illnesses and the decision to attend is made on a case by case basis.
Students need only bring: Clothing, towels, toiletries, runners, a raincoat. Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments. All wetsuits and equipment is provided by Coláiste Ghaoth Dobhair but students may bring their own wetsuit if they so wish. Students must care for their personal belongings. Lost or damaged property is not the responsibility of Coláiste Ghaoth Dobhair
No but be mindful of weight for students carrying heavy cases. We encourage students to travel light.
Transport is available to and from the Coláiste. Buses go from Dublin, Galway and Belfast servicing all students on route. The return journey is €60/£45.
Students require no money during the course. The course fee covers all costs, however there is a shop nearby where students may purchase confectionery.
All valuables and pocket money must be given to the mná tí for safe keeping. Lost or damaged property is not the responsibility of Coláiste Ghaoth Dobhair
The classes are divided according to age.
The groups are divided according to the houses for activities.
Yes. However during class, phones will be on silent and at night phones must be given to the mná tí to ensure a good sleep.
Yes. Visitors are welcome at any time.