Interviews are necessary for all first time applicants.  The purpose of the interviews is not only to determine the level of competency in Irish of the applicants but also to explain the regulations regarding the speaking of Irish during the course.  Interviews will be held at convenient locations to parents/students and at least one parent/guardian is expected to attend with each applicant.

Interview Centres/Ionad Agallaimh
Athlone, Longford, Navan, Dublin Centre, Dublin South, Galway, Limerick, Thurles, Portlaoise, Castlebar, Sligo.

Staff/Foireann
The College is staffed by a Principal, teachers and Ardchinniri (senior student
Assistants).  The ratio of students to staff averages 1:12  The Department of Education determines the qualifications and sanctions by the Department of Education inspectors.  The majority the staff are native Irish speakers and all staff are required to have suitable experience in teaching Irish to students of varying levels of competency.