PRIMARY Teachers who attend the full 20-hour summer course will qualify for 3 extra Personal vacation days. 

Summer Course Booking Policy

Our summer courses are booked on the condition that the course fee is non-refundable.
Unfortunately, if you wish to cancel your place on one of our courses or are unable to attend the course, we are not in a position to refund fees. 

In line with DES Circular 0037/1997, participants attending Summer Courses accrue entitlements as follows:

• Full Attendance (20 Hours): 3 EPV Days
• 4 Days Attendance (16 Hours): 2 EPV Days
• No EPV days will be awarded for less than 4 days attendance

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• This course is based in Kilmacthomas and Tramore. It will be a combination of presentations and practical activities on the Greenway.  There will be input from 5 different tutors who will combine their expertise in biodiversity, history, geography, maths and outdoor education with the wonderful outdoor learning resources on the Greenway.

• Multiple approaches and methodologies will be utilised including cooperative learning, skills based learning and an ESD approach.

• Participants will be engaged in a place-based, active and cooperative approach to learning about a trail.

• These approaches will be modelled to ensure teachers are confident in delivering the content in this manner on return to the classroom.

• Using reflective approaches, participants will be supported in identifying areas for growth in their own schools.

• At the end of this course teachers will have the confidence, skills and resources to develop an environmental trail that focuses on the skills in the SESE and Maths curriculum and engages a multi-modal approach to learning about biodiversity and the environment. 

In line with DES Circular 0037/1997, participants attending Summer Courses accrue entitlements as follows:

• Full Attendance (20 Hours): 3 EPV Days
• 4 Days Attendance (16 Hours): 2 EPV Days
• No EPV days will be awarded for less than 4 days attendance

Summer Course Booking Policy

Our summer courses are booked on the condition that the course fee is non-refundable.
Unfortunately, if you wish to cancel your place on one of our courses or are unable to attend the course, we are not in a position to refund fees.

Primary Teachers who attend the full 20-hour summer course will qualify for 3 extra Personal vacation days. 

In line with DES Circular 0037/1997, participants attending Summer Courses accrue entitlements as follows:

• Full Attendance (20 Hours): 3 EPV Days
• 4 Days Attendance (16 Hours): 2 EPV Days
• No EPV days will be awarded for less than 4 days attendance

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Summer Course Booking Policy

Our summer courses are booked on the condition that the course fee is non-refundable.
Unfortunately, if you wish to cancel your place on one of our courses or are unable to attend the course, we are not in a position to refund fees.

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This 5 day EPV approved summer course will be delivered by the FAI Club & League National Leads. This collaboration allows for the FAI staff to create direct links with the school, teachers and the clubs within the locality of the school, from a League of Ireland (LOI) and a Grassroots perspective. This collaboration allows for continued support after completing the summer course through the FAI Club School Link’s programme, which is attached as a sample of the continued support we can provide to the teachers who participate in the 2026 summer courses with the FAI.

The teachers who participate in the programme will get priority access to our Football in School Programme, inclusive of the opportunity of a visit from the FAI to your school, the provision of free resources for classroom and practical activities and continued support after completing the summer course through our learning platforms. 

The course itself is 5 days of interactivity (20 hours), where the teachers experience this summer course on a practical, level,  allowing for maximum engagement and interactivity,  ensuring the teachers are best placed to bring the learning into their school setting from September 2026. This experiential learning approach, brings to life our adult learning principles and has been highly regarded by the teachers who have completed the summer courses previously. 

This year the FAI will be giving all participants free resources and World Cup activity packs to allow teachers to maximise the World Cup’s influence in their school setting. We hope you all enjoy this excellent Course.

 In line with DES Circular 0037/1997, participants attending Summer Courses accrue entitlements as follows:

• Full Attendance (20 Hours): 3 EPV Days
• 4 Days Attendance (16 Hours): 2 EPV Days
• No EPV days will be awarded for less than 4 days attendance

Summer Course Booking Policy

Our summer courses are booked on the condition that the course fee is non-refundable.
Unfortunately, if you wish to cancel your place on one of our courses or are unable to attend the course, we are not in a position to refund fees. 

PRIMARY Teachers who attend the full 20-hour summer course will qualify for 3 extra Personal vacation days. 

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Restorative Practices (RP) are both a philosophy and a set of skills that have the core aim of building strong relationships and transforming conflict in a simple and emotionally healthy manner

This Course Will:

• Provide participants with knowledge and understanding of the use of RP in schools;
• Skill participants to use RP to support their teaching practice;
• Skill participants to use RP to support their work and life outside the classroom;
• Inspire and enable participants to use restorative skills in their work and life; and
• Explore the potential of a Restorative approach for creating and maintaining a positive relational environment in the classroom and school as a whole.

What Participants have to say about our Summer Course:

"Highly enjoyable training, delivered in a professional and clean manner with a fantastic injection of humour."

"I really enjoyed the training and it will really benefit me in both my personal and professional life."

"I found the course to be very insightful and of good quality.  The Facilitators were very knowledgeable and helpful in the sharing of skills and advice."

"I thoroughly enjoyed the training and will be recommending my staff train up as I believe RP is the way forward."

In line with DES Circular 0037/1997, participants attending Summer Courses accrue entitlements as follows:

• Full Attendance (20 Hours): 3 EPV Days
• 4 Days Attendance (16 Hours): 2 EPV Days
• No EPV days will be awarded for less than 4 days attendance

Summer Course Booking Policy

Our summer courses are booked on the condition that the course fee is non-refundable.
Unfortunately, if you wish to cancel your place on one of our courses or are unable to attend the course, we are not in a position to refund fees.

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Maximise the impact of digital tools in your teaching! This Oide summer course provides practical strategies and hands-on experience to help you integrate technology effectively at class, school, and leadership levels. You’ll explore a range of current digital tools, websites, and platforms, experimenting with ways to enhance student learning, collaboration, and engagement. Discover how digital technology can support pupils with diverse learning needs, creating a more inclusive classroom environment. Engage with fellow educators, share best practices, and develop actionable strategies to implement your learning in the new school year.

In line with DES Circular 0037/1997, participants attending Summer Courses accrue entitlements as follows:

• Full Attendance (20 Hours): 3 EPV Days
• 4 Days Attendance (16 Hours): 2 EPV Days
• No EPV days will be awarded for less than 4 days attendance

Summer Course Booking Policy

Our summer courses are booked on the condition that the course fee is non-refundable.
Unfortunately, if you wish to cancel your place on one of our courses or are unable to attend the course, we are not in a position to refund fees.

PRIMARY Teachers who attend the full 20-hour summer course will qualify for 3 extra Personal vacation days. 

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This course is designed for teachers who have not taken a Summer Course with GIY before.

This course is designed to enable teachers to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to organise, develop and implement a school garden. Participants will develop the skills necessary to assess a site for the establishment of a school garden, develop a veg calendar and cultivate a range of vegetables. Emphasis will be put on developing a garden as an educational resource and managing a garden within the constraints of the academic year. The course will enable the participants to plan and implement school gardens to be used as a practical teaching resource for schools. A garden can be used to support a wide range of learning objectives within the primary curriculum. This course was very well received last year for our Summer Course Programme.

Tutor: Mary Bishop has 18 years of education experience teaching in classrooms across the globe. She now works with the team at GIY bringing school gardens to life through the GROW at school programme. Her passion for integrating school curriculum outcomes into the garden for students supports teachers in harnessing effective ways to make the best of their school garden as teaching spaces.

In line with DES Circular 0037/1997, participants attending Summer Courses accrue entitlements as follows:

• Full Attendance (20 Hours): 3 EPV Days
• 4 Days Attendance (16 Hours): 2 EPV Days
• No EPV days will be awarded for less than 4 days attendance

Summer Course Booking Policy

Our summer courses are booked on the condition that the course fee is non-refundable.
Unfortunately, if you wish to cancel your place on one of our courses or are unable to attend the course, we are not in a position to refund fees.

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Empower your teaching with hands-on digital tools! This summer course introduces primary teachers to innovative ways of integrating LEGO Spike Essential, BeeBots, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their professional practice. You will explore practical strategies for fostering computational thinking, creativity,
and problem-solving in young learners. Activities for a range of class levels are also explored. Discover how Lego Education resources can scaffold and support coding in the senior classes and enhance STEM learning opportunities.

Demystifying AI: Develop an understanding of AI. Explore key considerations, limitations and effective prompting techniques.

In line with DES Circular 0037/1997, participants attending Summer Courses accrue entitlements as follows:

• Full Attendance (20 Hours): 3 EPV Days
• 4 Days Attendance (16 Hours): 2 EPV Days
• No EPV days will be awarded for less than 4 days attendance

Summer Course Booking Policy

Our summer courses are booked on the condition that the course fee is non-refundable.
Unfortunately, if you wish to cancel your place on one of our courses or are unable to attend the course, we are not in a position to refund fees.

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 PRIMARY Teachers who attend the full 20-hour summer course will qualify for 3 extra Personal vacation days. 

Chess for Social & Cognitive Skills is like no other summer course as it is extremely hands-on and teacher-centred. Chess is a growing pastime in Irish primary schools with 1 in every 4 primary schools now joined the Ficheall network. It is an excellent extension to teaching the SPHE curriculum from 1^st-6^th class as well as being a fun hobby for students (and teachers) for rainy days. It promotes a variety of social and cognitive skills such as respect, forward planning, problem solving, decision making, accepting defeat, understanding resilience and developing a productive disposition to problem solving; all of which are addressed in the free beginner lessons available to participants. The course is excellent preparation for teachers looking to teach chess to children in 2026/2027 and register for the one-day fun-and-friendly, meet-and-greet, non-competitive Féile Fichille events.

Course is approved for 3 EPV Days.

Some testimonials from 2,000+ teachers who completed the course in recent years:

• “Thanks so much for a fantastic, hands-on learning experience. Hands down the most engaging EPV course I've ever attended!”
• “If you want a summer course where you get to have fun and learn new skills in a relaxed, easy going, pressure-free environment then this is the course for you! I really enjoyed the week and it's the first time I'm sad a summer course is over. SIGN UP! You won't regret it!”
• A course that empowers teachers, to inspire pupils to develop a life-long enjoyment of an ancient game.
• Not only did this course provide me with a new and concrete set of tools for teaching social skills, I also learned a new skill and pastime for myself - supporting the well-being of pupils and teachers all in one!
• As a total chess novice, it was personally and professional the best course EVER!!
• Delighted I chose to do this course. Very engaging all week and there was great comradery and competition! Leaving the course knowing how to play well and how to set up in the classroom. Would do this again.

Teachers will have the opportunity to learn how to play chess by playing chess mini-games against other novice teachers. The course will teach all participants:

• how to play chess (from zero prior knowledge) and the best methods of teaching primary school children as young as first class the game using a fun, games-based approach
• how to utilise chess as an additional resource in teaching social skills in the mainstream and special education classroom to address the SPHE curriculum
• how to organise a school chess club, school chess team and in-school chess competitions

Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to ask any questions of the course.

In line with DES Circular 0037/1997, participants attending Summer Courses accrue entitlements as follows:

• Full Attendance (20 Hours): 3 EPV Days
• 4 Days Attendance (16 Hours): 2 EPV Days
• No EPV days will be awarded for less than 4 days attendance

Summer Course Booking Policy

Our summer courses are booked on the condition that the course fee is non-refundable.
Unfortunately, if you wish to cancel your place on one of our courses or are unable to attend the course, we are not in a position to refund fees.

PRIMARY Teachers who attend the full 20-hour summer course will qualify for 3 extra Personal vacation days. 

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All of our summer courses are booked on the condition that the course fee is non-refundable. 

This Leading Gaelic Games in the Primary School Teacher Summer Course is a blended course using the Association's new Learning and Development Community

Portal (TOBAR). The face-to-face element runs over two days face-to-face and approximately twelve hours on online modules to be completed thereafter.
This course was borne from the long-established partnership between Mary Immaculate College and the Munster Council of the GAA in the provision of professional development to teachers. In 2025, this course will be offered across the entire country.

It will develop teachers’ knowledge and skill in the teaching of Gaelic Games in the primary school, focusing in particular on coaching, coaching skills, managing and planning coaching programmes, including those that involve the participation of visiting coaches.

Modules will include physical literacy and movement skill development, the teacher as coach, the social context of Gaelic Games in schools and whole-school planning, and effective use of teaching and other resources.  Participants will be enabled to:
Understand the Role of Gaelic games Coaching in the Primary School
Develop Physical Education within the School Plan
Develop a detailed program of Gaelic games coaching at all levels in the school

Develop movement skills of children and apply the skills to games
Design an inclusive Gaelic games policy for their school
Use the resources of the Gaelic Games organisations to assist in the physical and mental development of their pupils
The course will also address particular issues such as inclusion, curriculum integration and linkage within PE, and games as part of a healthy school environment. Being largely practical-based, it aims to introduce teachers to Gaelic games - hurling, Gaelic football, camogie, ladies Gaelic football, handball and rounders’.

In line with DES Circular 0037/1997, participants attending Summer Courses accrue entitlements as follows:

• Full Attendance (20 Hours): 3 EPV Days
• 4 Days Attendance (16 Hours): 2 EPV Days
• No EPV days will be awarded for less than 4 days attendance