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Life at Gort Ard
Being at college is an exciting and challenging time. At Gort Ard students will find a supportive, friendly and stimulating environment. Whether it is the informal get-togethers over coffee after meals, organised talks on topics of interest or interesting invited guests, it’s a great opportunity for developing your ideas, your understanding of the world and how to contribute to its well being.
Seminars and talk series
Typical examples of these are the “Life
on Earth” series and the "Conflicts
of Interest?"which explored global, cultural and philosophical
issues.
The chaplain organises sessions on topics of ethical, social and
theological interest.
Philosophy tutorials can also be arranged.
All work and no play…
There are many in-house celebrations during the year.
Hikes, football matches and weekends away are a regular feature
Cultural and volunteering trips
Each summer there is usually a major trip abroad arranged. In recent years there have been workcamps to St Petersburg and Moscow and trips to Cologne and Valencia for volunteer work with World Youth and Family Days. At Easter there is a traditional trip to Rome during Holy Week. For summer 2007, a trip to France and doing the Way of St James (to Santiago de Compostela, Spain ) is being planned.
Past residents and friends
There are numerous activities organised for past residents and friends that help them in their family life and personal spiritual life. These include monthly Evenings and Mornings of Recollection, lecture series and parenting work sessions.
We keep informed of the activities run at Lismullin Conference Centre and facilitate attendance at these. We also arrange occasional activities at Ballyglunin Conference Centre, Tuam, Co Galway.
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