this is the best idea ever... i went at the age of 13,14,15,16. these were the best years of my life. id give anything to be back there again. i went to ballingeary in cork. this is extremley well ran, dead safe, and would highly recommend it to ur child. im actully very jealous. the boys generally stay in the dorms and the girls stay in the houses. school starts and 10.00 til 13.00, then dinner time, then sports from 3 til 5. dinner at 6 and cheili around 21.00 til 22.30. usually its a run for the chip van and then back to the dorms. school divides up into 3 schools regarding age groups so no worries there. this is a fantastic way of getting to no people and making the best friends of your life. im till in contact with some of my friends now and im 25. i would highly recommend this for your child. if u have anymore questions dont hesitate to ask me. im very jealous.