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Learn Irish in Athlone

  • 14-03-2016 01:44PM
    #1
    Fabio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,295 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys,

    Anyone know of any Irish classes or conversational groups so that I could re-learn my Irish here in Athlone?

    Athlone Community College used to have something but I think it is either finished or not being run anymore. I've asked in the library too and haven't found anything there as of yet.

    Even if there was something in Tullamore I'd be willing to travel!


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  • #2
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,242 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    Would you not try Duolingo, until you find a group.


  • #3
    Saint_Mel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,602 ✭✭✭Saint_Mel


    Tip over to the Gael Scoil and see if they run classes.


  • #4
    Bennyk15
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭Bennyk15


    I'd be interested in joining a group also or possibly starting one. Would love to be able to speak the native language better. Keep me posted if anything comes up. Cheers!


  • #5
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,242 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    Anyone use Duolingo? I find it good, but since I don't have a Smart Phone, I'm less inclined to keep up with learning the language.


  • #6
    finooola
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭finooola


    Itzy wrote: »
    Anyone use Duolingo? I find it good, but since I don't have a Smart Phone, I'm less inclined to keep up with learning the language.

    I use Duolingo, mostly to keep my basic bit of Spanish from getting too rusty. I also do a bit of Irish on it, and I'm shocked by how bad I am at it, and how much I've forgotten (if I ever knew it) since school!


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  • #7
    whyulittle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,878 ✭✭✭whyulittle


    Spotted this on Twitter tonight.
    Irish conversation circle/rang starts April 13th at 11 a.m. in St. Ciarans Centre, near Tormey Villas in Athlone. Tá fáilte isteach romhat.

    https://twitter.com/Braoin/status/716035740405276674


  • #8
    finooola
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭finooola


    There seems to be all sorts going on down in that St Ciarans! I'm going to check it out.


  • #9
    Bennyk15
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭Bennyk15


    Shame about the 11am time though. After 6pm would have been ideal.


  • #10
    Bennyk15
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭Bennyk15


    Started using Duolingo this week, brilliant app already making progress with it!


  • #11
    Fabio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,295 ✭✭✭Fabio


    Duolingo is class alright, must get back into using it again.

    Shame about the 11am time for the Irish conversational group...surely there'd be more people able to attend if after 6? I know I would!


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  • #12
    Bennyk15
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭Bennyk15


    Likewise Fabio - even if it was on a Saturday at 11am I would have made it but not during the working week unfortunately.


  • #13
    martin1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 218 ✭✭martin1


    Same here I would be there after 6pm:(


  • #14
    Bennyk15
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭Bennyk15


    Anyone interested in starting up a group if we get enough numbers?


  • #15
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,242 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    I would be interested.


  • #16
    flowerbattle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭flowerbattle


    Beidh suim agam, definitely! 11am on a Wednesday is a bit mad for such a thing like


  • #17
    Paulownia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 590 ✭✭✭Paulownia


    They obviously think that the employed won't want to learn Irish !


  • #18
    finooola
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭finooola


    Paulownia wrote: »
    They obviously think that the employed won't want to learn Irish !

    Ahh come on now. There's little enough for a non-working person to do during the day in this town. Don't knock it!


  • #19
    Fabio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,295 ✭✭✭Fabio


    :D Seriously though, anytime after 6 would suit most people better...


  • #20
    Fabio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,295 ✭✭✭Fabio


    Bennyk15 wrote: »
    Anyone interested in starting up a group if we get enough numbers?

    Yes, defo.


  • #21
    finooola
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭finooola


    So did anyone progress their learning Irish plans? It's coming up to the time of year where I start to think about (probably futile) resolutions. Learning Irish might be one. I might go to the classes down the Community College, if I can get someone to mind the kids. I think it's on a Monday night.

    Anyone else doing anything?


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  • #22
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,242 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    I'd love to gain conversational ability in Irish. I use an app at the moment, but with no one to practice, it's going to waste somewhat.


  • #23
    flowerbattle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭flowerbattle


    Why don't we set up a group in the new year? A ciorcal cómhrá. There's one for Spanish in Athlone, let's make one for our own language!


  • #24
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,242 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    Sounds like a great idea, but we'll have to remember that some some of us have limited or no conversational ability.


  • #25
    flowerbattle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭flowerbattle


    No problem, we can use it as a good arena to practice in for people with a bit of cúpla focal (nó níos mó) and an excellent opportunity to have informal classes!


  • #26
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,242 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    We could arrange to meet once or twice a month somewhere, say the Library on a Saturday.


  • #27
    flowerbattle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭flowerbattle


    There's no study rooms in the Library, we could possibly pick a quiet pub or something to start off with. And maybe weeknights might suit people better with kids and activities at the weekend etc.


  • #28
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,242 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    True. Would help to build around a large group of people, instead of a few individuals.


  • #29
    flowerbattle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭flowerbattle


    So when/where shall we have our first meeting?


  • #30
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,242 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    The price of Wales hotel is a good spot.


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  • #31
    finooola
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭finooola


    The Spanish meet-up group (which I'm in, but haven't attended in a long time because of babies) meet in the lobby area of the Radisson, which is good too. It's an OK place to be hanging around on your own if you're the first one to show up!


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