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Europe Gap Year; American Football in Ireland
by: Europe Gap Year
2026 Fall - September 27th start date / 2027 Spring - Feb 14th start date Cost: 11 weeks £13,500 / 8 weeks £10,000 - scholarships available 8 week structured program in Portrush on Ireland's north coast - Stay for 11 weeks and explore across Scotland - Train and coach with the Causeway Giants - Deliver football sessions in local schools - Experience Irish culture and travel around the island - After the 8-week program, you can continue your adventure in Scotland What You'll Do - Train with the Causeway Giants - Coach and mentor younger players - Deliver football sessions in local schools - Help grow American football in Ireland - Earn an official coaching qualification - Make a community impact - Explore Ireland and Scotland Life in Portrush - Live with students from our other programs in town centre, overlooking the ocean and opposite train station - Walking distance to beaches, cafés, shops and pubs - Surfboard, wetsuit and e-bike included - Friendly seaside town with a great community - Traditional Irish music and local nightlife - Built-in social life with other students - Portrush quickly feels like home, giving you the freedom to explore while making lifelong friends
2026 Fall - September 27th start date / 2027 Spring - Feb 14th start date Cost: 11 weeks £13,500 / 8 weeks £10,000 - scholarships available 8 week structured program in Portrush on Ireland's north coast - Stay for 11 weeks and explore across Scotland - Train and coach with the Causeway Giants - Deliver football sessions in local schools - Experience Irish culture and travel around the island - After the 8-week program, you can continue your adventure in Scotland What You'll Do - Train with the Causeway Giants - Coach and mentor younger players - Deliver football sessions in local schools - Help grow American football in Ireland - Earn an official coaching qualification - Make a community impact - Explore Ireland and Scotland Life in Portrush - Live with students from our other programs in town centre, overlooking the ocean and opposite train station - Walking distance to beaches, cafés, shops and pubs - Surfboard, wetsuit and e-bike included - Friendly seaside town with a great community - Traditional Irish music and local nightlife - Built-in social life with other students - Portrush quickly feels like home, giving you the freedom to explore while making lifelong friends
Program Highlights
Live in Portrush town centre, sharing accommodation with other Gap Year students — 20 seconds from the train station and minutes from beaches, cafés, pubs, and shops.
This program is open to male and female students who have played high school football.
You’ll be treated as an adult, with plenty of free time and the freedom to explore. Staff are on hand 24/7 if needed.
Access to surfboard and wetsuit as well as an e-bike for the duration of your stay in Portrush.
Trips to Dublin, Belfast, Donegal and more!
Quick Details
- Derry, Ireland
- Donegal, Ireland
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Derry, Northern Ireland
- Portrush, Northern Ireland
- Belfast, United Kingdom
- Post High School
- During College
- After College
- Adventure Travel
- Experiential Learning
- Self-Discovery
- Sports
- All Nationalities
Program Details
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Locations
- Derry, Ireland
- Donegal, Ireland
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Derry, Northern Ireland
- Portrush, Northern Ireland
- Belfast, United Kingdom
Types and Subjects
- Types
- Adventure Travel
- Experiential Learning
- Self-Discovery
- Sports
Availability
Years Offered: 2026, 2027
- Post High School
- During College
- After College
Age Requirement
18-25
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Couples
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Wifi Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
- In-Country Transportation To & From Project
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Refund Policy
Refund with conditions
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- High School Senior (4th Year)
- No schooling completed
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Some college credit, no degree
- Trade/technical/vocational training
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I fly into?
You will fly into Dublin airport where you will be met by Europe Gap Year program leaders.
Where do we stay and where will we travel too?
The majority of the program will be based in the beautiful coastal town of Portrush in Northern Ireland. From here, you will visit Derry, Belfast, Donegal, Dublin, and more.
What is the accomodation like?
The accommodation is apartment style where you will share a bedroom with a fellow gap year student. It is 20s from the train station and walking distance from everything in town including shops, cafes, bars and two beaches.
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