​What we do...

'Gníomhach le Gaeilge' (Active with Irish) are Irish language Activity Camps & Courses, which take place in Ballincollig, Co. Cork during Easter & Summer Holidays.
The fundamental philosophy underpinning everything we do during the 5 day camps & courses, is that language learning is best achieved while being active.

** Check out our 'Camps & Courses' page in the Menu, for cost**
We have classes for the following students:​
Primary School: Pupils in 3rd,4th, 5th & 6th class.
Secondary School: Students in 1st & 2nd year.
**We also include Junior Certificate students during our Easter Camp.
***We run Intensive Irish courses for Higher Level 5th & 6th year students during mid-term breaks/ Easter Holidays.
***New this year: Senior Cycle classes: Students who have completed Transition Year & 5th year(who perhaps had hoped to travel to the Gaeltacht)
  • Similar to language classes in the Gaeltacht, we will focus on conversation, covering topics geared towards An Scrúdú Béil( worth 40% of marks in the Leaving Cert exam)
  • Grammar will also be taught and practiced.
  • There will be some activities-sport/music/language games to reinforce the language, and of course-for fun!!
My Gaeilge-shy daughter comes out smiling from ear to ear each day..

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Foireann an champa 2020/ Our 2020 team.




​OUR TEAM

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​All teachers working with 'Gníomhach le Gaeilge' Activity Camps are fully-qualified,well-experienced, Garda-vetted and ridiculously enthusiastic!!
Our assistants have fluent Irish and are also Garda-vetted.
We are all committed to providing an atmosphere for our students, where learning and fun go hand in hand.



A
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10am-11am:   Conversation Class
11-11:10:                        Sos
11:10-11:40:   Blúire Gramadaí
           (Snippet of Grammar**)            
The 'Blúire gramadaí' reinforces key grammar points touched on in the morning class. Students are actively engaged during this time, with worksheets, puzzles etc.
11:50-12:50: Rang Gníomhaíochta a hAon              (First Activity Class)
12:50-1:30:          Am lóin
1:30-2:30:   Rang Gníomhaíochta a dó         (Second Activity Class)  


The courses for Senior Cycle students have similar elements, while being geared towards Leaving Certificate Gaeilge. There will still be fun, as we firmly believe in learning through activity & collaboration.
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Cluichí Teangann (Language Games)

​Spórt

We provide a vast range of sporting activities, from team sports like basketball and hurling to orienteering, gymnastics, Zumba and dance.

Ceol

Our music teachers combine language learning with music to create a fun musical experience. Students may also bring in instruments during the week.

Ranganna

 Our morning classes are conversation based and informal. Central topics are introduced, explained and practised through pair-work and other strategies. 

Drámaíocht

The drama classes are designed to encourage both Gaeilge and creativity. Language games and improvisation are usually the biggest hits!