This is the Irish course on which Coláiste UISCE was founded. Students spend 2 weeks in the Gaeltacht of North West Mayo improving their Irish while taking part in an array of adventure sports.



Students are divided into their Irish classes on the night of arrival. We aim to keep class numbers as low as possible to ensure our teachers can dedicate their time to the specific needs of the class. We cater for all levels from basic to advanced Irish.

Each Irish class is then sub divided into groups for watersports. This ensures the needs of each individual are met. Individual attention and tuition on the water is an integral part of the course.



Accommodation is provided in both the centre and with local families. Places are allocated on a first come basis.

Bean An Tí
All our Bean an Tí accommodation is inspected and approved by An Roinn Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta. Transport is provided to and from the centre each day.

Coláiste Accomodation
Our coláiste accommodation comprises of 4 & 5 bed en-suite rooms and is completed to Fáilte Ireland standards. All students are fully supervised at night with the Course Principle staying on-site for the duration of the course.

Coláiste UISCE encourages friends to attend together. In the interest of ensuring an Irish atmosphere a maximum of 2 friends may be accommodated together. However, due to the friendly, confident atmosphere nurtured at the coláiste, students leave with many new friends.

Safety is our top priority at all times.

Coláiste UISCE is the only Gaeltacht Irish College accredited by the Irish Sailing Association, the Irish Surfing Association, the Irish Windsurfing Association and the Irish Canoe Union.

All our water sports and activities are taught by experienced and qualified instructors, with an instructor
student ratio compliant with all governing bodies.

We provide twenty-four hour supervision for our students. Our supervision team comprise of; Prefects in each house, night supervisors in the centre and our course Principal / Vice Principal on call each night for the duration of the course.

Centre Courses & Facilities are regularly inspected and approved by:
- Irish Sailing Association
- Irish Surfing Association
- Irish Canoe Union
- An Roinn Oideachais agus Eolaíochta
- An Roinn Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta
- Health Service Executive

Students must have completed 6th Class in primary school before attending Coláiste UISCE and have a basic level of Irish.

In the interest of your child we must be informed of any health or educational needs before acceptance of your application.

Students are expected to adhere to a code of conduct for the duration of the Gaeltacht course.

Caithfidh gach duine iarracht a dhéanamh Gaeilge a labhairt i gconaí. Students must make a determined effort to speak Irish at all times.