Irish language courses in the heart of Dublin
An
Ghaeltacht sa Bhaile
www.ashďŹ eldcollege.ie
“
Our mission at Ashfield College An Ghaeltacht sa Bhaile is to celebrate and cultivate a love of the Irish language in all students, while thoroughly preparing our older students for their Junior or Leaving Certificate examinations.
”
Why choose Ashfield College?
An Cúrsa / The Course
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 Certificate and Leaving Certificate courses while also taking part in sports, arts, drama, day trips and social events all through the medium of Irish.
Each morning, students will attend Irish classes structured around the Junior or Leaving Certificate examinations. Ashfield 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.
Foireann / Staff Ashfield College is renowned for its dedicated and experienced teachers. All teachers are qualified under the Department of Education and Teaching Council regulations in addition to being fluent or native Irish speakers.
In the afternoon, students will take part in a variety of sports, fitness 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 medium of Irish and is supervised by our teachers.
+353 (0)1 490 40 50 info@ashfieldcollege.ie
www.ashfieldcollege.ie Main Street, Templeogue, Dublin 6W, Ireland.
Dates
Rialacha / Rules
Junior Course - Junior Certificate (1st, 2nd and 3rd year students)
July 9th to 13th.
(Monday to Friday, 10.30 am to 6.00 pm)
Senior Course - Leaving Certificate (4th and 5th year students)
July 16th to 20th.
(Monday to Friday, 10.30 am to 6.00 pm)
Benefits of the course ○ Highly structured and organised courses without the stress of leaving home ○ Expert Ashfield 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
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 written parental permission. 3. The use of mobile phones, iPods and laptops is not permitted 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 consumption or possession of alcoholic drink is strictly forbidden. 5. Any incidents of bullying, vandalism or misbehaviour will result in immediate expulsion from the course with no refund of fee.
○ Final report from our teachers detailing student’s grade
+353 (0)1 490 40 50 info@ashfieldcollege.ie
www.ashfieldcollege.ie Main Street, Templeogue, Dublin 6W, Ireland.
Dr. Stiofán O’Mordha
Teagmháil / Contact
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 fluent Irish speaker and has been principal of Gaeltacht courses in Galway for the past seven years.
Seoladh/Address: Main Street, Templeogue, Fón /Telephone: (0)1 490 40 50 Ríomhphost /Email: info@ashfieldcollege.ie www.ashfieldcollege.ie
Bushy Park Tem
d.
Ro
eR
ad
pl eo gu
ple ville
Cypress Grove Road
Tem
ple ville
Dodder Valley Park
Te m
Cypress Grove North
Dri
ve
Cypress Pa
eld
rk
eR gu eo
enue eld Av Butterfi
rfi tte Bu
nue Ave eld
Old Bridge Road
Butterfield Avenue
”
+353 (0)1 490 40 50 info@ashfieldcollege.ie
ue en Av
pl
. ue Rd
leog
Temp
eld gfi rin Sp
d.
As
hfi
Springfield Avenue
Te m
Cypress Grove
South
Cypress Grove Road
“
I spent two summers on Irish courses 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
Dublin 6W, Ireland.
www.ashfieldcollege.ie Main Street, Templeogue, Dublin 6W, Ireland.
Foirm Gheallúna
Líon 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 Oideachtais Dietary Requirements / Health / Special Educational Needs Ainm an Dochtúra / Doctor’s Name: Seoladh an Dochtúra / Doctor’s Address: Rail na gaeilge – Cúrsa Sinsearach
Tuigim 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)
Dáta / Date: