IRAAL 2026: AHSS to host international applied linguistics conference on 13–14 November

The University of Limerick (UL) will welcome researchers, educators and language specialists from Ireland and abroad for the 2026 Annual Conference of the Irish Association for Applied Linguistics (IRAAL), taking place on 13–14 November 2026. 

Under the theme “Attitudes towards Languages: Multilingualism, Plurilingualism and Language Education for a Democratic, Just and Sustainable World”, the conference will explore linguistic diversity, education, inclusion and social justice. Organised jointly by UL's School of Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics (AHSS) and Aonad na Gaeilge (AHSS), the event will bring together established scholars and emerging researchers to share findings and foster international collaboration. 

The programme will feature two distinguished keynote speakers: Professor Jasone Cenoz (University of the Basque Country) will present “Translanguaging and the Future of Minority Languages”. Professor Máiréad Moriarty (University of Limerick) will present “The Politics of Teaching Languages and Language Teaching in Ireland: Attunement as Manifesto”. Further information in English and further information as Gaeilge.