Spend your Transition Year in Gairmscoil Chú Uladh sa Ghaelacht Láir!
Transition Year allows students to flourish and grow beyond the pressures of exams, allowing them to explore new interests and build skills in a more relaxed and supportive environment. Gairmscoil Chú Uladh’s Transition Year Programme offers an extensive and comprehensive range of courses, modules, and workshops catering to various student interests and skills.
Located in the heart of Donegal, Gairmscoil Chú Uladh offers a unique opportunity for students to enhance their skills and knowledge of the Irish language while immersed in Gaeltacht culture. This opportunity is perfect for students who wish to improve their fluency in Irish for their Leaving Certificate and to prepare for future careers in the Irish language sector - education, law, media, and journalism to name but a few.
Gairmscoil Chú Uladh’s central location makes it easily accessible for all students. See below for Gairmscoil Chú Uladh’s bus routes.
How to apply?
If you are interested in the Transition Year Programme, application forms can be obtained by contacting us at gcu@donegaletb.ie
Closing date for applications - April 11th, 2025
Information Evening on TY - March 25th, 2025 @ 7 pm
Who is the Transition year in Gairmscoil Chú Uladh suitable for?
Students that have completed their Junior Cycle.
Students who have an interest in improving their Irish language skills.
Students who want to improve their Leaving Cert grade in Irish (including the Irish Oral).
Students wishing to pursue careers in education, law, media, and journalism.
Students can access one of the many bus routes serving Gairmscoil Chú Uladh.
Cost of the programme
Transition Year in Gairmscoil Chú Uladh incurs no upfront feE
Gairmscoil Chú Uladh Transition Year Programme
Subjects
Irish
English
Maths
French
Geography
Agricultural Science
Biology
Business
Design & Communication Graphics
Art
Music
Construction
Physical Education
Career Guidance
Modules
Horticulture
Coding
Cookery
Architecture
YSI -
Young Social Innovators
European Culture
Global Education
Enterprise - Mini Company
Digital Media
Robotics
Workshops
Sign Language
First Aid
Life Coaching
Gaisce - The President’s Award
Tennis
Kickboxing
Erasmus+ European Exchange Programme
Mental Health Awareness
Animation
Weaving
Design, Innovation and Creativity
School Musical
Scéim Colmcille - Scottish Exchange Programme
Pilates
Art workshops
Work Experience
PEXPO
BTYSE
Healthy Schools Committee
Global Goals Committee
Literacy Committee
Numeracy Committee