Firhouse Community College is pleased to offer a scholarship and discount scheme for students who wish to attend Irish Summer Courses in the Gaeltacht.
If you are a student interested in attending one of these courses, please contact Mr. Ó Tuathail. For inquiries from parents or guardians, you can reach the school at 01-452 5807.
How to Benefit from Scoláireacht an Chraoibhín:
1. Book your course: Speak to any of your Irish teachers for information on various Gaeltacht courses.
2. Pay the deposit: Pay only the deposit (not the full amount) directly to the Gaeltacht college.
3. Keep proof of booking: You will need to provide this when submitting your scholarship application.
4. Submit the application form: Fill in the application form and return it to Mr. Ó Tuathail before 14/02/2025.
5. Scholarship notification: Mr. Ó Tuathail will inform each student of the scholarship/discount amount by mid-April.
6. Pay the balance: Once notified, pay the remaining course fee minus the scholarship/discount to the Gaeltacht college.
- *Please note:* If you pay the full course fee, you will have to request the scholarship/discount refund directly from the Gaeltacht college.
**Late applications will not be accepted.**
The following Gaeltacht colleges have offered discounts to our students in recent years, in addition to the scholarships provided by the school:
- Coláiste Sheosaimh (https://www.colaistesheosaimh.com/)
- Coláiste na nOileán (http://colaistenanoilean.ie/)
- Coláiste an Phiarsaigh (https://www.colaisteanphiarsaigh.com/)
- Coláiste Cholumba (http://www.colaistecholumba.ie/)
Scholarships are also available for students attending other Gaeltacht Summer Courses, provided the college is located in a Gaeltacht region.
Download the Scholarship Application Form here.
Scoláireacht an C - Gaeilge
Scoláireacht an C - English
For more details, please contact Mr. Ó Tuathail or the school office.