Breakfast, packed lunch/lunch & dinner, every day. The evening meal in the company of family members. Laundry facilities A relaxed and sociable atmosphere, whether conversing or watching television. A comfortable single bedroom, cleaned weekly. A change of bed sheets and towels once a week. A desk or table provided in the room. Alternatively, a quiet area to study elsewhere in the house. Adequate storage for clothes Access to a shower or bath once a day with an adequate supply of hot water and towels. Sufficient light and heat when necessary. No other student of the same mother tongue in the home (unless requested for couples, siblings or friends) Fresh food, varied from day to day. Wi-Fi or Internet access You will be advised of your host family address and details before your arrival in Ireland. You can arrive on either a Saturday or Sunday and depart on a Saturday or Sunday. If you wish to arrive on a weekday, we will be happy to try to arrange this for you. Host Family Accommodation is available throughout the year. We do not provide host family accommodation during the Christmas Holiday period.

Grove Island is a modern purpose built student village which houses students in four and five bedroom apartments which have: Single ensuite bedroom (bedroom including shower, washbasin & toilet) Fully-equipped kitchen for self-catering Access to laundry facilities in Student Village for a small fee per use A comfortable living room (no television in the apartment) Bed linen is provided (but not towels or toiletries) A desk in your room Adequate storage for clothes Electricity, Wi-Fi, water and waste disposal included in price

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