Irish Language

Environment & Culture : An Timpeallacht: This course offers an exploration of both the natural and man-made heritage of the region, with morning presentations and afternoon field trips. Topics will include: the landscape before the arrival of man; the impact of the first inhabitants; the bogs and their flora and fauna; patterns of land use; and other environmental themes.

Flute & Whistle Playing : Péintéireacht Fharraige: This course is under the direction of professional Irish painter Kenneth King of Straid Studio, Gleann Cholm Cille. The dramatic coastal landscape of the Sliabh Liag Peninsula is the setting for the classes, which cater both for beginners and improvers.

Marine Painting : Péintéireacht Fharraige: This course is under the direction of professional Irish painter Kenneth King of Straid Studio, Gleann Cholm Cille. The dramatic coastal landscape of the Sliabh Liag Peninsula is the setting for the classes, which cater both for beginners and improvers.

Archaeology : Seandálaíocht: 5,000 Years in Stone is the theme of this programme. It includes field trips to the numerous pre- and early-Christian monuments of the region, as well as evening lectures by scholars in early Irish literature, history, art, archaeology and folklore.

Celtic Pottery : Potadóireacht Cheilteach: The native skills of pottery making are taught by a professional art teacher and potter. Participants will, through ''hands on'' tuition, be able to design, model and fire selected pieces of their work created during the course.

Donegal Dances : Damhsaí Dhún na nGall: Tuition is by a leading instructor in traditional two-hand dances such as the Mazurka, the Highland, Shoe the Donkey, and the Peeler & the Goat. Beginner steps in Set Dancing are also taught as part of the lively weeklong programme.

Facilities : An Siopa Gaeilge, Books, Gifts and CD''s. An Chistin Restaurant Open 9.30 am - 9.30 pm Tel: 074-9730213

Hill Walking : Siúl Sléibhe: The Sliabh Liag Peninsula offers some of the most breathtaking settings in Ireland for walking. Our experienced instructors lead a programme that is physically and culturally rewarding for novice and experienced walker alike.

Celtic Art : Ealaín Cheilteach: Interpret and create Celtic art with Patrick Gallagher, internationally renowned artist and designer. Lectures, workshops and site visits to local Celtic sites. Close scrutiny of our facsimile of the Book of Kells will be permitted during the course.

Bodhrán playing : An Bodhrán: Weekend courses provide the learner an opportunity of studying the various techniques of Bodhrán playing. Learn how to accompany solo and group musicians in a seisiún; how to play the various beats required for hornpipes, jigs, reels, mazurkas and polkas. A guaranteed craic weekend!

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