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mackdonald language academy

English Summer Camps in Kilkenny, Ireland 2026

Learn English & Experience Ireland
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'All inclusive' holiday courses in Kilkenny, Ireland
for international students aged 13-18 years

From 14.06.2026 until 30.08.2026
(Programmes of all durations starting every Sunday during this period.)

Host families in Kilkenny

Excellent host families

staying with a nice and welcoming host family is an integral part of the stay in Ireland (full board, twin room, only one student from this country per host family)

Great afternoon programme

a mixed variety of many cultural, social and fun activities and sports in and around Kilkenny each afternoon (except Sundays)

Daily transfers

local transfers to and from school are provided by the host family every day (if not within walking distance to our summer centre)

Interactive English lessons

each week there are 15 hours of interactive and engaging lessons in international classes (max. 15 students/class; all levels of English)

Full-day trip

one weekly full-day excursion to interesting places across Ireland - making use of Kilkenny’s central location in the heart of Ireland

Guided airport transfers

accompanied airport transfers from/to Dublin (DUB) and assisted check-in upon departure (transfer time to Kilkenny: approx. 90min)

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Promise of excellence

All our students will have a successful and a great time with us in Ireland - guaranteed
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A perfect combination of studying & leisure

"Learning English & Experiencing Ireland"

With us, students do not only improve their English, they also get a very good impression of the cultural and natural beauty of Ireland.

Most of our students come as individuals. However, at any time of the year, we also welcome groups of student to Kilkenny.

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about mackdonald language academy and Kilkenny

Interactive English lessons

Kilkenny is the ideal place for English learners as it's not too big and not too small. Many host families live within walking distance to our summer centre (Gaelscoil Osrai in Loughboy, Kilkenny).

If required, our host families provide the local transfers to/from the school/activities free of charge each day. The use of public transport is generally not necessary.

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'All inclusive' packages in summer 2026:

Airport transfers (from/to Dublin DUB), English lessons, host family accommodation, daily transfers to/from school, varied activity programme, weekly full-day excursions to interesting places across Ireland, successful & great time in Ireland guaranteed

2-week programme

€ 1.849,-
  • "Getting to know Ireland"
  • Starts every Sunday in this period:
  • 14.06. until 30.08.2026
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3-week programme

€ 2.699,-
  • "Irish Dream programme"
  • Starts every Sunday in this period:
  • 14.06. until 30.08.2026
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4-week programme

€ 3.479,-
  • "The Very Best of Ireland"
  • Starts every Sunday in this period:
  • 14.06. until 30.08.2026
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6-week programme

€ 4.799,-
  • "Ultimate Irish Experience"
  • Starts every Sunday in this period:
  • 14.06. until 30.08.2026
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Testimonials & Feedback of former students

I have been on several language courses in other countries like England, Malta and South Africa. But I must say that mackdonald language academy in Kilkenny really left a very good impression on me. The organisation of the classes, the variety of the trips - everything was very professional and well organised. And I really loved the atmosphere in Kilkenny. Ireland is a beautiful country and Kilkenny is one of the highlights! Thank you very much! :-)
EdouardEdouard
Switzerland
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mackdonald language academy is not very big, but that is the beauty of it! The Personel and teachers are very helpful , patient and approachable. I have learnt alot here. My host family is really marvellous - they are lovely and warm people. From them, I am learning to cook Irish dishes. Yes, Kilkenny certainly is a very beautiful city, esp. in autumn with all the beautiful colours ! I love it !!!
MariaMaria
Italy
I really liked mackdonald language academy. I was here for 3 weeks and this course really helped me with my English. In residence we were also English speaking and that was also helpful.I liked the teachers, they can explain everything very quickly and made everything simple. I will hopefully be back in sometime in the near future.
AdrianaAdriana
Spain