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Europe Gap Year; American Football in Ireland

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Program Overview

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
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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!

What's Included

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

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Locations

  • Derry, Ireland
  • Donegal, Ireland
  • Belfast, Northern Ireland
  • Derry, Northern Ireland

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Couples

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-25

Duration

  • Post High School
  • During College
  • After College

Starts At

$1,500-2,000

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