Language
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 | |
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 | Lá | 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 | Lá | 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 | LÁ | 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.