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'American football' in Ireland: Live in Ireland and explore Scotland!

'American football' in Ireland: Live in Ireland and explore Scotland!

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Location
Multiple Locations +2
  • Northern Ireland
    • Belfast
  • Ireland
    • Dublin
Length
4 - 12 weeks
Program Tags
Instructor Sports Coaching
Payment plans

Program Details

Timeframe
Fall Spring
Housing
Apartment
Age Min.
18
Age Max
22

Pricing

Starting Price
10000
Price Details
*Estimated USD price.
The program has a set starting price of £10,000 for 8 weeks in Ireland, this includes living and working in Portrush with trips to Belfast, Derry and Donegal. The full 11-week program cost depends on how you spend the remaining 3 weeks of the program - for example, is it £13,500 for the full program if you join the Celtic Catalyst students in Scotland or £18,000 to join the European Catalyst students in France (Lyon and Provence), Amsterdam and Berlin.
Every student has access to a £1,500 scholarship and there are payment plans available to suit the needs of each family.
What's Included
Accommodation Some Activities Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers Meals Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

Surfboard and wetsuit hire and access to e-bikes for the duration of your stay in Portrush.

What's Not Included
Airfare SIM cards Travel Insurance Visa
Oct 29, 2025
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About Program

Spend 8 unforgettable weeks on the Irish coast with the Causeway Giants, combining your love of American football with travel, culture, and coaching. Train with the team, gain experience in schools, and earn a coaching qualification while exploring Ireland’s stunning north coast.

Program Structure
• 8-week program in Northern Ireland
• Live in Portrush, train and coach with the Causeway Giants, take part in school outreach, and experience all that Ireland has to offer
• Extend your stay by 3 weeks by:
- Joining the Celtic Catalyst students in Scotland, experiencing Edinburgh, Glasgow, and the Highlands
- Travelling with the European Catalyst students to the Netherlands, Germany, and France

American football is one of the fastest-growing sports in Northern Ireland — you’ll be part of a movement that’s capturing local and national attention.

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Program Highlights

  • Live in Portrush town centre, sharing accommodation with Catalyst 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!

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