Spring schedule 2025
- Courses are geared towards adult learners. They are open to UL students/staff as well as members of the general public.
- Courses will run for 9 weeks, February - April 2025 - detailed schedule below.
- The fee is €160 (except morning discussion group €50). Payment options will be circulated once your application has been received. Courses will run subject to demand.
- The UL/MIC student rate is €80. 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.
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.
Application Form (UL staff only)
Suitable for those who did Irish at school but want to go over the basics and build up their confidence again.
Start date: Wednesday 19 February 2025
Time: 16.00-18.00
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. There is also a lunchtime option available on Wednesdays 13.05-13.55 for UL students/staff commencing 19 February - please email ciara.considine@ul.ie for more information/fee details.
Start date: Wednesday 12 February 2025 (9 weeks)
Time: 18.30-20.30
This course would be suitable for individuals who already have very good understanding of the language and wish to improve their speaking and writing skills for use in both social and professional situations. The course covers a wide range of topics, including contemporary and cultural aspects of Irish, as well as specific grammatical themes. Learners who enroll in this course often have a formal qualification in the language, such as Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge (e.g. B1) or academic qualifications (e.g. BA, BEd, Diploma, or MA) and/or have regular contact with the language in their professional and personal contexts.
Túsdháta: Dé Céadaoin 19 Feabhra 2025 (9 seachtaine)
Am: 6.30-8.30i.n.
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 6 Feabhra 2025
Am: 09.30 - 11.00
An opportunity for UL staff to get one-to-one Irish language support, and advice on planning for independent language learning and occasions to use Irish on campus and beyond. Suitable for those who might prefer to improve their Irish language skills in a more informal way in their own time. Participants will attend one half-hour session during the Spring 2025 semester.