Galway Bay Sailing Club

Ullmhúchán do ‘Bhealtriail na hArdteiste’  (Oral Irish Exam Preparations)

This course is specifically designed for Transition Year and 5th Year students, with a strong and focused emphasis on preparation for the Leaving Certificate Irish Oral Examination. The program supports students in developing confidence, fluency and accuracy in spoken Irish, while familiarising them with the structure, expectations and marking criteria of the oral exam.

Students will engage in targeted practice covering key topics, role plays, picture sequences and conversation skills, with ongoing guidance and feedback. This course provides structured and effective preparation for the Leaving Certificate Oral Exam, delivered by Caroline Ní Thuairsig, an experienced Department of Education Oral Irish Examiner, ensuring students are well prepared to perform at their best.

Grant Assistance

Limited grant assistance is available for this course, subject to successful application. Parents and guardians who wish to apply for grant support are encouraged to contact us for further information.

Please email training@gbsc.ie for details on eligibility and the application process.

Previous experience

Ability to swim desirable for partaking in water based activities.

Medical Conditions

You must inform in advance if the participant has any know medical conditions, special needs and or behavior considerations that we should be aware of and or that would impact there ability to participate safely in all the activities.

Equipment

Buoyancy aids are provided by GBSC. Wetsuits are available however if sailors have their own wetsuits and boots, that is preferable for their own comfort.

Footwear

Sandals, Flip Flops, Crocs or other similar open shoes are NOT recommended.

We recommend Runners, Aqua Shoes or Wetsuit Boots.

On the Day

Please bring:

• Your own wetsuit (if you have one) booties or old runners
• Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses.
• Towel, change of socks / underwear.
• Warm dry clothing for when you come out of the water.
• A notebook and pen/pencil (for coursework).
• Lunch each day (if your course runs for the full day), water, hot drink.

Jewellery

We advise against wearing of jewellery, rings, necklaces etc. during courses as they can be either lost, become entangled and/or lead to injury.

Lost, found or stolen

Items left behind will be kept for a period of two week and if not claimed may be disposed of or repurposed thereafter.

​The GBSC cannot accept responsibility for any items lost, stolen or damaged.

Terms and Conditions

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