Spring Schedule 2026
- Courses are suitable for adult learners. They are open to UL students/staff as well as members of the general public.
- To register for ten-week general Irish courses, complete the and you will be contacted in January 2026 to confirm your place. Please note there is a separate application process for GA3042, GA4006 and GA6172 - 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 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.
10-week Irish courses
Suitable for those who did Irish at school but want to go over the basics and build up their confidence again.
°Õú²õ»å³óá³Ù²¹/Start date: Wednesday 4 February 2026
Am/Time: 18.30-20.30
°Õá¾±±ô±ô±ð: €180
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: Wednesday 4 February 2026
Time: 18.30-20.30
°Õá¾±±ô±ô±ð: €180
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 scrÃobh chomh maith.
°Õú²õ»å³óá³Ù²¹: Dé Céadaoin 4 Feabhra 2026
Am: 6.30-8.30i.n.
°Õá¾±±ô±ô±ð: €180
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.
°Õú²õ»å³óá³Ù²¹: Déardaoin 5 Feabhra 2026
Am: 09.30 - 11.00
°Õá¾±±ô±ô±ð: €50
Micro-credential and other Professional Development options
This micro-credential represents a single module within a larger further award (Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge Fheidhmeach - next intake September 2027). By taking this micro-credential, you may be eligible to apply for a credit exemption should you progress to study for a further award. NB Please note that applications for this micro-credential are processed by the Graduate and Professional Studies office (link below).
An aidhm leis an modúl seo ná na mic léinn a ullmhú chun an Ghaeilge a úsáid go gnÃomhach sa suÃomh oibre. Dianchúrsa teanga atá ann. Pléitear leis na scileanna teanga ar fad agus le téamaà coitianta teanga sa ghnáthshaol oibre. BÃonn deis ag mic léinn dÃriú 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 rannpháirtà a mhealladh agus a mhisniú chun nÃos 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.
°Õú²õ»å³óá³Ù²¹: Dé Máirt 3 Feabhra 2026
Am: 10.30-13.00
°Õá¾±±ô±ô±ð: €500
This online module will be of interest to students of education and qualified teachers interested in teaching their academic subjects, e.g. Physical Education, Music, Technology etc. through the medium of Irish in the Immersion context, e.g. Gaelcholáiste, Aonad Lán-Ghaeilge nó Scoil Ghaeltachta.
°Õú²õ»å³óá³Ù²¹: Dé Céadaoin 11 Feabhra
[an information session will be held in January 2026 - email ciara.considine@ul.ie if you wish to be notified of the details.]
Am: 18.30-20.30
°Õá¾±±ô±ô±ð: €300
Dearadh an modúl MicriDhintiúr chun tacú leis an gCóitseáil Teanga don Ghaeilge agus don Bhéarla san ionad oibre. Tacóidh idirghabhálacha cóitseála Gaeilge le forbairt seirbhÃsà ardchaighdeáin trà Ghaeilge sa phobal agus le cur i bhfeidhm Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú) 2021 san earnáil phoiblÃ. Freastalóidh seirbhÃsà cóitseála Béarla ar lÃon méadaitheach na n-imirceach san ionad oibre in Éirinn a bhfuil Béarla mar dhara teanga nó mar theanga bhreise acu. Oirfidh an cúrsa d’ iarratasóirà atá ag tacú le teangacha oifigiúla i gcomhthéacsanna eile lasmuigh d’Éirinn chomh maith.
The MicroCred is designed to support Language Coaching for Irish and English in the workplace. Irish language coaching interventions will support the development of quality services through Irish in the community, and the implementation of the Official Languages (Amendment) Act 2021 in the public sector. English language coaching will cater for the growing number of migrant workers in Ireland for whom English is a second or additional language. The course will suit applicants supporting other official languages in contexts outside of Ireland also.
Start date: Wednesday 28 January 2026 (Induction session will take place online Saturday 24th January - time TBC)
Time: 13.00-14.30
°Õá¾±±ô±ô±ð: €800
- An information session about the course will take place on MS Teams Tuesday 6th January at 12.00 - email deirdre.niloingsigh@ul.ie for the meeting link.