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

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