Irish Courses
Autumn 2026 Schedule - General Irish Courses
- Courses are suitable for adult learners. They are open to UL students/staff as well as members of the general public (except absolute beginners which is open to UL staff only).
- To register for ten-week general Irish courses, complete the application form and you will be contacted in September 2026 to confirm your place. Please note there is a separate application process for GA3023 and GA3031- details below.
- The fee for ten-week courses is €180 (except morning discussion group €50) and payments will be taken before courses start. Courses will run subject to demand.
- The UL/MIC student rate is €90. The student rate applies to the following categories also: Refugees / Job Seekers / People living with a disability / OAP (65+). Please note that evidence of situation will be requested.
- If you are unsure of your current level, this detailed online placement test can give some guidance. A1/A2 result indicates Beginners level, B1/B2 result suggests Meánrang/Intermediate level.
- For general queries and advice, email ciara.considine@ul.ie
- Aonad na Gaeilge Language Tutors have much experience of working with adult learners of Irish. Language learning strategies are discussed regularly in class - ways of dealing with common fears around making mistakes, not being understood in Irish, reading out loud, using Irish in the community, and so forth. Learners are encouraged to reflect on their progress and the focus is always on self-encouragement.
Absolute Beginners (UL staff only) lunchtime course
Suitable for those who have no knowledge of Irish or did not study the language at school. [Note new participants can still join the class but please email ciara.considine@ul.ie directly to apply.]
Túsdháta/Start date: Friday 18 September 2026.
Am/Time: 12.30-14.00
Beginners - for those who did Irish at school
Suitable for those who did Irish at school but want to go over the basics and build up their confidence again.
Túsdháta/Start date: Tuesday 22 September 2026
Am/Time: 18.30-20.30
Táille: €180
Meánrang 1 / Intermediate 1
This course would be suitable for those who had a good standard of Irish at school but may now be out of practice. It focuses on building learners' confidence in speaking, along with enhancing listening, reading, and writing skills.
Start date: Tuesday 22 September 2026
Time: 18.30-20.30
Táille: €180
Meánrang 2 /Intermediate 2
Oiriúnach do dhaoine a bhfuil caighdeán maith Gaeilge acu agus a bhfuil ag lorg deiseanna cainte.
Déanfar staidéar ar an léitheoireacht, ar an éisteacht agus ar an scríobh chomh maith.
Túsdháta: Dé Máirt 22 Meán Fómhair 2026
Am: 6.30-8.30i.n.
Táille: €180
Grúpa Plé/Discussion Group [FULL FOR AUTUMN 2026]
A facilitator-led discussion group aimed at learners with a high standard of spoken Irish. Themes mostly related to current affairs are discussed each week. Please email ciara.considine@ul.ie for further information.
Túsdháta: Déardaoin 17 Meán Fómhair 2026
Am: 09.30 - 11.00
Táille: €50
Micro-credentials
GA3023 An Cleachtas Dátheangach (mornings, online)
Déantar sochtheangeolaíocht na Gaeilge a phlé sa chúrsa seo le béim ar an dátheangachas, ar phobail teanga, agus ar na fórsaí casta sóisialta, cultúrtha agus polasaí a mhúnlaíonn úsáid na teanga laistigh agus lasmuigh den Ghaeltacht. Faightear léargas luachmhar ar uirlisí praiticiúla chun rannpháirtíocht leis an teanga a neartú chomh maith.
This course examines the sociolinguistics of the Irish language, exploring bilingualism, language communities, and the complex social, cultural and policy forces that shape language use in contemporary Ireland, both within and beyond the Gaeltacht. It offers valuable insights and practical tools to enhance engagement with the language.
Túsdháta: Dé Máirt 15 Meán Fómhair 2026
Am: 11.00-13.00
Táille: €500
GA3031 An Ghaeilge sa Chleachtas Gairmiúil 1 (daytime, on campus)
An aidhm leis an modúl seo ná na mic léinn a ullmhú chun an Ghaeilge a úsáid go gníomhach sa suíomh oibre. Dianchúrsa teanga atá ann. Pléitear leis na scileanna teanga ar fad agus le téamaí coitianta teanga sa ghnáthshaol oibre. Bíonn deis ag mic léinn díriú ar an sainteanga a bhaineann leis an gcleachtas gairmiúil. Leagtar an bhéim ar an bhfeasacht chultúrtha agus ar fhéinfheasacht an fhoghlaimeora teanga chomh maith. Bunsprioc ná an rannpháirtí a mhealladh agus a mhisniú chun níos mó Gaeilge a úsáid de réir a chéile ina (h)ionad oibre.
The aim of this module is to prepare students to actively use Irish in their workplace. It is an intensive language course. All language skills are developed, and common language themes in everyday working life are dealt with. Students focus on specific terminology relating to the professional setting. Cultural awareness and language learner self-awareness are also developed. The primary goal is to encourage and develop the confidence of participants to gradually use more Irish in the workplace.
Túsdháta: Dé Céadaoin 16 Meán Fómhair 2026
Am: 10.00 - 12.00
Táille: €500
