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Spórt agus Spraoi ! Make your summer Unforgettable!

Samhradh 2026

A chairde, tá ár gcúrsaí lán do 2026 faoi láthair

All our courses for 2026 are currently full. To register on a  waiting list for all courses, please click on the link to fill in a short form. We will contact you if a place becomes available.

Please note, if you have filled in an Expression of Interest Form, you are already on the list. There is no need to fill in this form.

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Welcome

Coláiste Árainn Mhóir was founded in 1963. The principal aim of the college is to awaken and develop a love for our language and culture. This aim is achieved by providing an enjoyable holiday experience on beautiful Arranmore.

Are you a young person looking for an enjoyable educational holiday? Would you like to make new friends and experience a different way of life? If so then Coláiste Árainn Mhóir is the place for you.

Fáiltiú

Bunaíodh Coláiste Árainn Mhóir sa bhliain 1963. Is é príomhaidhm atá ag Coláiste Árainn Mhóir nó grá a chothú i measc Óige na Tíre d’ár dteanga agus d’ár gcultúr. Déantar é seo trí saoire bhríomhar shultmhar a chur ar fáil ar oileán álainn Árainn Mhóir.

Más duine óg tú ar thóir saoire oideasúil, níl sárú Árainn Mhór le fáil. Cuirfear fearadh na fáilte romhat agus déanfar gach iarracht le cinntiú go mbainfidh tú tairbhe agus taitneamh as do thréimhse ar an oileán.

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Reasons to join us this summer

Improve your Irish

Total immersion is the best way to learn any language.  Improve your Irish in a fun and friendly environment.

Make great friends

You’ll be sharing a house with new people who will become friends for life.

Experience island life

Living on an island is an amazing experience. Arranmore is an incredibly picturesque place with golden sandy beaches and clear blue sea.

Great activities

Ceilí’s, treasure hunts, barbaques, beach sports, talent contests. The list is endless. Its impossible not to have a great time.

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Take a look at stunning Arranmore Island

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Overview of our College

  • Trá
  • Snamh
  • Tine Cnamh
  • Damhsa
  • Cluichi
  • Turas Bad
  • Cairde
  • Cairde

Is iad na ceilidh an rud is fearr liom faoi Árainn Mhóir. Bíonn tú ag damhsa agus ag comhrá le gach duine ar an chúrsa. Rinne mé cáirde nua a bheas agam go deo.

Alana Ní Riain

Is í Árainn Mhóir an áit is fearr ar domhain. Tá na daoine cairdiúil agus an craic go h-iontach. Tá grá agam don ghaeilge anois. D'fhoghlaim mé a lán gaeilge

Emma Nic Giolla Chomhaill

Tár éis and cúrsa in Árainn Mhóir bím an sláintiúil. Is brea liom an damhsa, na ceilithe anus an spóirt. Cinnte is iad na laethanta is fearr!