Beginner Irish Conversation Group (Co Dublin)

JohnnySideburns

IRISH: A beginners’ Irish conversation group will meet in Coolock Library, Barryscourt Road, every Tuesday until the end of August. New members are very welcome. If you would like to join, come along on Tuesday from 11am to 12.30pm. For further information, phone 8477781.

IRISH: An Irish language conversation group has started up in Swords. The group meets every Tuesday at 8pm in the Carnegie Court Hotel. Whether you are a fluent Irish speaker or have just the 'Cupla Focal', this is a friendly and stress-free way of speaking the Irish language, in a social setting. All are welcome to come along. For further information, contact Dympna at 087-0566377.

Gael

An-mhaith. Go n-éirí leis!

T6

Howya Johnny and Gael. Was hoping you could help me. I'm looking for some private Irish lessons and am having a real problem finding them. Would you know of anywhere that does them. I am preferably looking for Connaught Irish as it seems the to be the purest form, but if an alternative can be found so be it. Looking for private lessons as I am looking to learn a considerable amount before I go into general conversation classes.

Thanks

Hermione*

On a similar note, Dublin City Library have Irish-English conversation groups in their Ilac Centre branch on Saturday mornings. I haven't yet had a chance to go, but I really want to when I've time.

Have any boardsies been or are any of ye interested in going?

Moonbeam

There is also a conversation group in Balbriggan and classes weekly.
Class nighrs vary depending on your level of Irish.

Moonbeam

Beginners class : Monday 7.15pm - 8.15pm

Intermediate class: Monday 8:30pm - 9:30pm

Árd Rang : Aoine 8.30 - 9.30

The cost if 5 euro to cover room rental

Bracken Court hotel Baile Brígin(Balbriggan)

It is good fun and there tends to be a bit of chat and music after the classes.

Dontico

There hasnt been any posts here in awhile.

I want to learn Irish again. Is there any places around at the moment were random people just meet up to try and chat in IRISH? North Dubli or city centre would be cool.

Tá mo gaelige úfásanacht. Ach beo liom abhieth go maith nó ceart go loir.

greg-h

How about classes for those in the south,I am in Corcaigh and want desperately to become an Irish speaker

dranoel

greg-h wrote:

How about classes for those in the south,I am in Corcaigh and want desperately to become an Irish speaker

Tá ciorcal comhrá anseo i gCorcaigh

Moonbeam

Dontico wrote:

There hasnt been any posts here in awhile.

I want to learn Irish again. Is there any places around at the moment were random people just meet up to try and chat in IRISH? North Dubli or city centre would be cool.

Tá mo gaelige úfásanacht. Ach beo liom abhieth go maith nó ceart go loir.

The Bracken court on a Friday night before and after the class,is a good chance to chat as gaeilge with alot of people of mixed ability.

Peter Walczak

Sayin I'd like to start learning Irish. Has anyone heard of a lessons or private teachers based in Laois... Portlaoise?

hi

if you interested in Hillwalking, and have a fairly good knowledge of conversational Irish............

www.cnocadoiri.com

dranoel

Peter Walczak wrote:

Sayin I'd like to start learning Irish. Has anyone heard of a lessons or private teachers based in Laois... Portlaoise?

I just spent half an hour trawling the net for Irish lessons in Laois and came up with absolutely squat. Laois VEC aren't even running beginners classes. Your best bet is to check noticeboards in supermarkets or local notices in newspapers for Irish grinds for schoolkids and see if they'll take an adult. Tell us how you get on.

konawi

Peter Walczak wrote:

Sayin I'd like to start learning Irish. Has anyone heard of a lessons or private teachers based in Laois... Portlaoise?

You should try gaeltalk.net cos they do 1-1 skype lessons by the hour. very handy!

FoxyCat

Don't know much about Irish language, therefore please accept my apologies
if any of the questions will sound silly

1. Are there different types of Irish?
2. If so:
a. What are they?
b. What would be the differences?
3. I would like to learn Irish in terms of conversation, writing and grammar. Any suggestions on this?
4. The reason for this is, that my son is going to learn Irish at school. And i really need to be able to help him if he needs any help, or be able at least to check his homework. I would really hate knowing nothing about it.

dranoel

FoxyCat wrote: »

Don't know much about Irish language, therefore please accept my apologies
if any of the questions will sound silly

1. Are there different types of Irish?
2. If so:
a. What are they?
b. What would be the differences?
3. I would like to learn Irish in terms of conversation, writing and grammar. Any suggestions on this?
4. The reason for this is, that my son is going to learn Irish at school. And i really need to be able to help him if he needs any help, or be able at least to check his homework. I would really hate knowing nothing about it.

There are three different dialects of Irish to be found in the provinces of Ulster, Munster and Connaught. While they are differences they're still the same language. There is also an official standardized Irish created by the government from the dialects. School books are generally in standardized Irish.

Your child's teacher may be a native speaker from a particular province or will have standardized Irish and possibly a smattering of a particular dialect depending on how the teacher picked up the language. Self help books, classes, tutors can all be found.

FoxyCat

dranoel wrote: »

There are three different dialects of Irish to be found in the provinces of Ulster, Munster and Connaught. While they are differences they're still the same language. There is also an official standardized Irish created by the government from the dialects. School books are generally in standardized Irish.

Your child's teacher may be a native speaker from a particular province or will have standardized Irish and possibly a smattering of a particular dialect depending on how the teacher picked up the language. Self help books, classes, tutors can all be found.

Thanks dranoel. I was looking for some material already. Is it difficult to learn, comparing to English?

dranoel

Picking up any language takes perserverance. I wouldn't say it was more difficult, just different.

konawi

Have a quick look online and see what you make of the first lesson of a beginners course.
Something like www.gaeltalk.net gives you a free sample lesson or even byki is a good one for being introduced to words.

looking

Hi,

I was hoping someone could help me and tell me how to say "I am from Sweden"

Thanks

dranoel

looking wrote: »

Hi,

I was hoping someone could help me and tell me how to say "I am from Sweden"

Thanks

Is as an tSualainn mé
I am from Sweden

sound file

arse..biscuits

Dontico wrote: »

There hasnt been any posts here in awhile.

I want to learn Irish again. Is there any places around at the moment were random people just meet up to try and chat in IRISH? North Dubli or city centre would be cool.

Tá mo gaelige úfásanacht. Ach beo liom abhieth go maith nó ceart go loir.

Club Sult January 10th

reganovich

arse..biscuits wrote: »

Club Sult January 10th

where is club sult?

DaraDali

hey looking for a group like the one ye mentioned in limerick,,, was wondering can anyone help?

dranoel

reganovich wrote: »

where is club sult?

The Vaults in the IFSC www.clubsult.com.
The 10th is on the schedule but not details of programme

dranoel

DaraDali wrote: »

hey looking for a group like the one ye mentioned in limerick,,, was wondering can anyone help?

I don't know anything about Limerick but there is general advice on gaeilge.ie on how to find one. It will involve some ringing around most likely.

Ado86

Is as an tsualuain me.

daithicarr

i have been looking for classes for adult beginers in cork city, but i cant find anything, can some one point me in the right direction ?

Cork

Wilton Library conversational group - Thurdays at 2.30pm

UCC courses www.ucc.ie/igl

Laoch Fiach

ba mhaith liom níos mó gaeilge a fhoghlaim, tá mé ag freastal ar scoil fós ach ba mhaith liom mo gailge a úsáid freisin, cén topic a rachaidh mé má tá uaim é seo a dhéanamh?

arse..biscuits

Laoch Fiach wrote: »

ba mhaith liom níos mó gaeilge a fhoghlaim, tá mé ag freastal ar scoil fós ach ba mhaith liom mo gailge a úsáid freisin, cén topic a rachaidh mé má tá uaim é seo a dhéanamh?

Ní thuigim do ceist.

Poll Dubh

Laoch Fiach wrote: »

ba mhaith liom níos mó gaeilge a fhoghlaim, tá mé ag freastal ar scoil fós ach ba mhaith liom mo gailge a úsáid freisin, cén topic a rachaidh mé má tá uaim é seo a dhéanamh?

Níl mé cinnte cad atá i gceist agat ach oiread. Mholfainn duit páirt a ghlacadh i dTeach na nGealt chun do Ghaeilge a fhorbairt.

Laoch Fiach

tá brón orm rinn mé dearmad ar na focail "go dtí"

ba mhaith liom níos mó gaeilge a fhoghlaim, tá mé ag freastal ar scoil fós ach ba mhaith liom mo gailge a úsáid freisin, cén topic a rachaidh mé go dtí má tá uaim é seo a dhéanamh?

go raibh maith agat do an freagra "teach na nGaelt"

dlofnep

Could we get the OP updated to include all conversational groups in every county? Would be a useful resource.

Hurricane_

Just found this thread would love to learn to speak Irish again, didn’t make a very good attempt the first time, would love to make up for it!! can anyone recommend any adult courses in or around Tallaght, Saggart area?

N00dle

Hi ,
I am also interested in conversation groups in the south dublin area if anyone can recommend one. Thanks

arse..biscuits

Try your local library

evie08

N00dle wrote: »

Hi ,
I am also interested in conversation groups in the south dublin area if anyone can recommend one. Thanks

hi there..just wondering if you had any luck with finding a group. I would be very interested if it was available

True2ero

Anyone know of any beginners irish classes in south dublin or the city center?? any responses are appritiated!

evie08

dlofnep wrote: »

Could we get the OP updated to include all conversational groups in every county? Would be a useful resource.

Sorry if its an obvious answer...but what does OP stand for??

arse..biscuits

evie08 wrote: »

Sorry if its an obvious answer...but what does OP stand for??

I think its the person who started the thread
Opening Poster???

9wetfckx43j5rg

Does anyone know if the Swords group mentioned by the orignal poster is still going? You have no idea how much it would help me as I'm in 6th year and coming up to the oral soon!

kennethbolger

dia dhuit laids

taim ar thoir rangana no ciorcal comhra tri gaeilge i gceantar cluan tarbh no i lar na cathrach. ach ni mor diobh beith sna trathnonna. an bhfuil aon clu ag duine.
cheers cain

ronano

there is an irish conversation group in the ilac libray in Dublin,it's on saturdays at 11:30,i meant to go last saturday but slipped my mind. I will find out what level it is at and report back

craoltoir

Tá eolas faoi ranganna gaeilge ar fáil ag suiomh Chonradh na Gaeilge. www.cnag.ie
The three main dialects of Gaeilge are Ulster, Connacht and Munster.
Irish language conversations may be available in your local library or through your local VEC.

Comhrá gaeilge ag tosnú sa leabharlann i Sráid an Phiarsaigh. New coversation group starting in Pearse Street Library:
Beidh an cruinniú seo ag tosnú ar an Luain 8ú lá de Mheitheam.
Má ta suim agart páirt a ghlacadh leis an imeacht seo, bígí linn an dara luain de gach mí comhrá Gaeilge a chleachtadh agus an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn.


Le buíochas



ENGLISH

Dear Sir or Madam



The exchange will begin next Mon 8thJune
If you are interested in taking part, join us the second Monday of each month to practice and improve your spoken Irish.

ronano

anyone know of any in the city centre atm for free or reasonably cheap?

craoltoir

All language exchanges in Dublin City Libraries are free.

http://www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/libraries/Library%20Services/learning_with_your_library/Pages/conversation_exchange.aspx

Also see www.ionad.org - ciorcal comhrá on Fridays in Essex Street at lunchtime.

If you are specifically looking for classes, The People's College in Parnell Square have beginner's and more advanced classes available. 10 classes for €50.
http://www.peoplescollege.ie/courses.html#irishbeg

ronano

thank you sir

The Minstrel

Looking for classes, conversation group or one-to-one tuition for Irish in or around the city centre. My Irish is very poor but would hope to get back to a half-decent standard after a few lessons.

craoltoir

You could contact Conradh na Gaeilge in Harcourt Street at 4757401 (www.cnag.ie). They do classes although I don't know if they would do one-to-one tuition .They would have contact details for teachers.

Qwerty27

Does anyone know of any courses or conversation groups on the southside of Dublin? Looks like I missed the start of the Peoples course on Parnell Square so any help appreciated