Course 6: Irish folklore, Culture and Traditions
Length of Course: 7 Days
Course Fees: €600 (early booking cost €560)
Competences
Some of the objectives of the course include:
- Discover the rich history of traditions of Ireland
- Learn about folklore and discover how the people of the past lived their lives
respecting it
- Learn about and tke part in traditional Irish music and its origins
- Discover the roots of Irish traditional dance – the different types and how it has
developed over the years
- Experience the rich culture of island life where the old Gaelic language is still spoken
- Experience the training course in the company of European colleagues with both
similar and differing outlooks and experiences – sharing of best practice
Course Description:
In this course, you will be immersed in learning all about the deep traditions of Irish culture. You will visit cultural centres, preserved sites and will listen to stories of days gone by. You will learn about how some of these traditions remain to this day in Ireland whereas some have been long lost sadly.
The teacher will introduce you to Traditional Irish songs, music and dance. You will be invited to take part and it is best if you do! If you play an instrument and it is possible to bring it with you then this would be a great idea.
We will spend the time to hear about folklore and traditions in the countries of the course participants and this will be very interesting as there will be many similarities.
This course will be provided by a native English speaker and this will be of great benefit to your English language skills too!
This course is useful and relevant to everybody.
Day by Day
(the proposed schedule below will give an idea of how the course will be delivered)
Sunday
Welcome from the Company Director
Introduction from all colleagues with presentations
Casual coffee and food from all countries represented
Orientation, support and schedule for the week presented
Monday
Icebreaker activities
Let’s go back in time…
We are what our ancestors went through…
Tuesday
Visit to an island Gaeltacht area
Folklore and story telling
Comparing our cultures and folklores
Wednesday
Visit to the Museum of Country Life
Irish dance workshop
Orienteering activity in the local town
Thursday
Irish traditional music workshop
Optional excursion
Irish traditional Music session in a local pub (evening)
(You are welcome to join in – bring your musical instrument!)
Friday
Cultural visit
Dance, music and language
Farewell meal
Saturday
Round up of the work from the week
Presentation of certificates
Optional trip