The Madden Family

Ard Scoil Mhuire ballinasloe. School accepts all years from 1st year to 5th year. No restrictions on nationality. School placements can be for full school term or for shorter term. Most of my student that I host are from 12 to 18 years. The students can avail of the school bus which collects from the school bus stop just up the road our house.This school year I had a Spanish and German student.

We are a family of 5. We have a lovely dog and his name is Milo. We are 10 mins walk to Ballinasloe town, where students can travel by train or bus to Athlone, Galway or Dublin to take in the sights of Galway City, Salthill, and do some shopping etc....As a family we love the great outdoors. Walking hiking and going to matches and visiting local hostorical places. We have been hosting foreign students since 2009. In Ballinasloe there are many facillities including two swimming pools, a Tennis club and an Athletics track,Rugby club, Garlic football, so there's lots of activities to do. We would welcome either girls or boys of 15 years and under. You will have your own room with study desk.