Irish Language

Irish Language courses at beginners', elementary, intermediate and advanced levels each summer. These courses are located at the University's Irish-Language Centre, Áras Mháirtín Uí Chadhain, An Cheathrú Rua in the heart of Connemara (approx 1 hour from Galway City).

Course leader

Dr Dorothy Ní Uigín

Target group

Students interested in learning or improving their Irish language skills

Course aim

This course provides intensive instruction in spoken Irish each day. Students also attend special classes in traditional Irish singing and dancing and introductory lectures on relevant topics including Irish history, literature, folklore and society.

Credits info

12 EC
6 US Semester Credits/12 ECTS Credits

Fee info

EUR 1550: Accommodation options
Host Family (Single Room, full board): €1,410
Host Family (Shared Room, full board): €990

Scholarships

The Fulbright Commission offers Gaeltacht Scholarship Awards to US citizens while the Ireland Canada University Foundation offers scholarships to Canadian citizens who wish to study the Irish language. The Irish Embassy in Hungary offers a scholarship to