The Irish Language College is about 40 miles West of Galway City and is beside a calm inlet of Galway Bay.  It was first established in 1960 and each year since has run very successful Irish Courses.  Coláiste Sheosaimh, Carna is held in Pobalscoil Charna and caters for Students from Primary School to  Second Year in Secondary School. Coláiste Sheosaimh, Cill Chiaráin is the Senior Coláiste and is held in the Community Centre in Cill Chiaráin. It caters for Students from Second Year to Leaving Cert.  A special Leaving Certificate course is offered each month. Courses are held during summer months and throughout the year. Táimid bródúil as ár gColáiste Gaeilge.  Every effort is made to ensure that the students are comfortable, that they use whatever Irish they have in a normal, relaxed atmosphere and that they return home with a positive attitude to the language.  A written report on each student's progress is sent to parents and school.  The teaching methods are based on language acquisition techniques recommended by Institiúid Teangeolaíochta Éireann. The courses have been fully revised and restructured recently.  Morning classes are both interesting and beneficial to the individual student's needs with a special emphasis on Oral and Aural work.  A special effort has been made also to introduce variety, choice and acquisition of new skills into the afternoon sessions.  For example students will have an opportunity to participate in music, art and craft activities if they choose.  Water sports are also available.  The variety of activities undertaken at night guarantees an interesting and educational course. A copy of the brochure & application form can be downloaded here - Application Form 2009 Brochure 2009 Griangrafanna ó Chúrsaí 2007