Irish Courses

What Courses Do You Offer?

We offer a comprehensive program of Irish language classes and events to encourage the Irish language among the community. Whether you are a beginner or fluent, eight or eighty, living in Derry or looking to study online, we'll have something on offer for you.

The adult classes follows Ceiman Comhrá, a course focussed on conversation at 3 main levels and aimed at the casual learner, with registration in September as well as January. We also have a number of accredited courses available in collaboration with the North West Regional College and NUI Galway.

The Cultúrlann is a perfect place for anyone who is learning Irish or who wants to practice a bit. A bilingual service is available in Caifé na Cultúrlainne and we have a range of books, cards and other Irish language products for sale. The team is always here to help with words or phrases out of the ordinary or even to practice conversation.

These courses and classes take place throughout the year and social events take place regularly such as Conversation Circles and Quizzes so that our learners could taste the experience of the Urban Gaeltacht.

For more information, contact us at eolas@culturlann.org or at 028 71 264132

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Online classes
  • Youth Scheme
  • Other Events

BEGINNER LEVEL IRISH COURSES

Beginner (year 1)

For complete beginners or those with very little Irish.

Class Day Tutor Time Start Register - Eventbrite
Beginner (year1) Wednesday T. Ó Gráda 10.00 - 11.30am 21/09/22

Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne

Beginner (year1) Friday T. Ó Gráda

12.00 - 1.30pm

23/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne

Beginner (year1)

Monday  M. MacMeanamán 7.00-8.30pm 19/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne

Beginner (year 1) 

Wednesday S. O'hUiginn 7.00 - 8.30PM 21/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne


Beginner (year 2)

For those who have completed Beginner year 1

Class Day Tutor Time Start   Register - Eventbrite
Beginner (year 2) Tuesday T. Ó Gráda 7.00 - 8.30pm 20/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne
Beginner (year 2) Tuesday M. MacMeanamán 10.00 - 11.30am 20/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne
Beginner (year 2) Tuesday M. MacMeanamán 12.00 - 1.30pm 20/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne

 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL IRISH COURSES

Intermediate (year 1)

For those who have completed our beginner Irish

Class  Day Tutor Time  Start  Register - Eventbrite
 Intermediate (year 1) Tuesday T. Ó Gráda 12.00 - 1.30pm 20/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne
 Intermediate(year 1)  Wednesday Saoirse 7.00-8.30pm 21/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne

Intermediate  (year 2)

For those who have completed Intermediate year 1

Class Day Tutor Time Start  Register - Eventbrite
Intermediate (year 2)  Tuesday T. Ó Gráda 10.00 - 11.30am 20/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne
Intermediate (year 2) Tuesday C. Ní Annaidh 7.00 - 8.30pm 18/10/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne
Intermediate (year 2) Wednesday Sorcha 7.00 - 8.30pm 21/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne
Intermediate (year 2) Thursday Dara C. 7.00 - 8.30pm 22/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne

 

Intermediate (year 3)
 
 For those who have completed Intermediate YEAR 2 
 

Class Day Tutor Time Start  Register - Eventbrite
Intermediate (year 3) Friday T. Ó Gráda 10.00 - 11.30am 23/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne
Intermediate (year 3) Monday C. Nic Conmara 6.00 - 7.30pm 19/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne
Intermediate (year 3) Thursday A. Ó Cliúmhan 7-8.30pm 22/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne

 

ADVANCED LEVEL IRISH COURSES

Advanced (year 1)

For those who have completed our intermediate Irish

Rang Teagascóir AM Tús  Register - Eventbrite
Advanced (year 1) Thursday T. Ó Gráda 12.00 - 1.30pm 22/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne
Advanced (year 1) Thursday TBC 7.00 - 8.30pm 22/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne

Advanced (year 2)

For those who have completed advanced year 1

Rang Teagascóir AM Tús Register - Eventbrite
Advanced (year 2) Thursday T. Ó Gráda 10.00 - 11.30am 22/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne
Advanced (year 2) Monday C. Doibín 7.00 - 8.30pm 19/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne

Ardrang Comhrá

Rang comhrá dóibh atá líofa go leor sa teanga

RANG Teagascóir Am Tús Register - Eventbrite
Ardrang Comhrá Déardaoin T. Ó Gráda 12.00 - 1.30pm 22/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne

 

Dioplóma - Ollscoil na hÉireann 

Cuir r-phost ag léiriú suime chuig carol@culturlann.org 

 

 

ONLINE CLASSES

Online classes are conversational Irish classes conducted over ZOOM. Online classes last for approx 80 mins. 

CLASS DAY TUTOR TIME START Register - Eventbrite
Bun 1 -Beginner Yr 1 Thursday Caitlin  19.00 - 20.30 22/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne
Bun 2 - Beginner Yr 2  Wednesday Grian 19.00 - 20.30 21/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne
Bun 2 - Beginner Yr 2 Thursday Cara 19.00 - 20.30 22/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne
Intermediate Wednesday C. Ní Annaidh

19.00 - 20.30

19/10/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne
Intermediate Tuesday T. Ó Gráda

14.00-15.30

20/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne
Intermediate Yr 2 Thursday TBC

19.00 - 20.30

23/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne
ARDRANG  Monday TBC 19.00 -20.30 21/09/22 Cláraigh & Íoc Ar Líne

 

YOUTH SCHEMES

An Chéad Chéim Eile – Course for Teenagers 

This Class is targeted at improving language skills amongst past Gaelscoil pupils who are now attending English medium secondary schools and are not learning at the appropriate level.

Contact Carol@culturlann.org for more information. 

 

An Gaeilge Bheo

Between 12-16 and interested in learning the Irish language, while making new friends and having the craic? With our laid-back sessions running weekly at An Chultúrlann (though you can expect a few trips throughout the year!) between 6-7.30pm on Wednesdays.
The club will be welcoming people from all backgrounds and language abilities! You can find out more and register by emailing carol@culturlann.org

 

Léargas

This innovative scheme has been in place since 2011 and is in 16 English primary schools in the area. The scheme is funded by the Department of Education and gives children in Key Stage 2 the opportunity to get their first taste of Irish. They have a weekly class with a qualified teacher who uses the revised curriculum to present interesting and enjoyable lessons.

 

Túisti agus Táchran

Our weekly Parent/Guardian and Toddler group is running 9.30-11am from Wednesday the 18th of January 2023 in An Chúlturlann! These sessions are run as Gaeilge by our experienced facilitator, Caoimhe, and will help improve young ones' motor skills, communication, and Irish.


Our in-house cafe, Bácús will be open for any of your breakfast needs before or after the Stay and Plays as well!
The fee per session is £2, which includes a snack, play materials, and a safe, fun space. All levels of Irish are more than welcome!
Please contact Grace at grace@culturlann.org or 02871 264132 with any queries and to sign up.

 

 

Tús le Teanga is Cultúr  – Course for 5-11 year olds

Deis den scoth do pháistí áitiúla, an teanga agus an cultúr Gaelach a fhoghlaim trí úsáid cheoil, ealaíne, scéalaíochta agus cluichí.

An excellent opportunity for 5-11 year olds, attending English medium schools, to learn about Irish language and culture through music, art, storytelling and games.

Contact Carol on carol@culturlann.org

Class Day Tutor Time Start EOLAS 
Tús le Teanga is Cultúr Saturday M. MacMeanamán TBC Spring 2023 carol@culturlann.org

 

 

Ciorcail Comhrá

We host two weekly Conversation Circles / Ciorcail Comhrá open to all levels of learners and those who are fluent. These do not tend to run on public holidays, so please reach out to check the most up to date plans.

Áit / Place Lá - Day Teagascóir - Tutor Am - Time  Cláraigh-REGISTER
Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin Tuesday Mary Delargey 12.30-1:30pm eolas@culturlann.org
Starbucks, Crescent Link Friday Varies 10:30-12:00pm lisa@culturlann.org

 

Trip to the Gaeltacht

We organise trips to the Gaeltacht region of Gaoth Dobhair a few times a year. Included in the price is 2 nights bed and breakfast, one dinner, bus there and back as well as a short intensive course and a céilí. Sign up to our newsletter below and follow our socials to keep up to date!

 

Other Events

Coláiste an Phobail organise events throughout the year

These quizzes, fáinne challenges, and include weekend and day long intensive courses at all levels.