About Coláiste Naomh Éanna
Coláiste Naomh Éanna is an Irish Language College in An Spidéal, in the heart of the Connemara Gaeltacht.
The college is located in An Spidéal. There is a strong tradition of folklore, music, sean-nós singing and dancing in this area and Irish is a living language spoken by young and old.
What We Do
Our natural immersion courses involve a one or two week stay in An Spidéal, offering a total immersion in Gaeltacht life, culture and tradition.
Irish Language Courses are available for:
1. Student Teachers
See the dates and details for our Irish Courses for Student Teachers
2. SCG / OCG Students
Teachers who have got their qualifications abroad must pass an SCG or an OCG exam in Ireland to be fully qualified to teach in a primary school in Ireland. See the dates and details for our Irish Courses for SCG / OCG Students
3. Adults
We run courses for people who wish to learn irish for themselves or for people who need Irish for their work e.g. health professionals, the gardaí, the army, cival servants, bank officials etc.
Please contact us for more information.
4. Prospective Applicant Teachers
Those who wish to apply for the postgraduate course in primary teaching.
Please contact us for details.
5. Mature and Repeat Leaving Cert Students
Mature students or students repeating their leaving cert Irish exam with a view of getting into teaching. Please contact us for more information.
6. Grinds
Students needing grinds with oral exams and grammar. Students repeating exams also catered for.
Please contact us for more information.
7. Interview Preparation
Interview Preparation (Irish and English) for primary teachers and principal teachers’ jobs.
Please contact us for more information.
8. School Tours
School tours are catered for on Inis–Meáin, Oileáin Árann (Aran islands). Accommodation, classes, field trips and activities are organised for groups of primary or secondary school tours.
Please contact us for more information.