Gaelteanga offers the best Irish language courses for
adults, from
beginner to
advanced levels,
available
anywhere online. And that’s a guarantee!
‘As Gaelteanga’s Director of Education, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to this brand-new project aiming to provide top-quality Irish-language classes for adults at different levels. Teaching Irish has been a passion of mine for over 40 years now – I really enjoy making the language more accessible for learners and ensuring that their learning journey is enjoyable and rewarding, rather the daunting and frustrating. The learner and his/her needs have always been the starting point for me when writing books or developing courses and this will continue to be the case in this latest project. In the years ahead, I look forward to working with those who share my passion for the Irish language and helping them achieve their learning goals.’
Read MoreThe materials used by Gaelteanga have all been developed by Éamonn Ó Dónaill, the leading developer of Irish-language teaching and learning materials for adults. Éamonn has been a teacher of Irish to adults since 1981 and has written many best-selling books for learners.
Our self-access courses are the most comprehensive general language courses ever made available online for learners of Irish. These courses allow you to study the language at your own pace and in your own time.
With over 40 years of experience, up-to-date methodology and highly qualified teachers, we can help you achieve your Irish-language learning goals.
Learning with us is motivating, interactive and engaging and will give you the confidence to start speaking Irish in no time.
Would you like to study Irish in your own time, independent of a teacher, at your own pace? Then, try Gaelteanga’s highly interactive and engaging self-study courses. These courses, which are carefully graded, aim to make the language accessible and fun to learn.
Read MoreGaelteanga uses a modern learner-centred approach to teaching and our classes are fun and highly-interactive.
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On completing a self-study course or an online course, learners have the option of undertaking an online
oral exam
and gaining a TiLG certificate.
scholar, author and Emeritus Professor of Irish, University College Cork
Éamonn Ó Dónaill is one of the pioneers of Irish-language teaching. For many years now, he has been producing courses for teachers and learners and they are always original, innovative and creative. All the work he undertakes in this area of Irish-language teaching is always accurate, graded and effective. The results of his work can be seen in the thousands of people to whom he has taught the language.
Commissioning Editor of Irish Language, Multiculture and Education, RTÉ, 2001–2010
I had the good fortune of working with Éamonn during my time as Commissioning Editor of Irish Language Programmes in RTÉ when he acted as Language Consultant on two Irish-language television series: Turas Teanga and In The Name of The Fada. In addition to that, he did excellent work compiling the books, courses and learning material published as part of those projects. Comedian Des Bishop’s In the Name of the Fada went on to win five broadcasting awards.
Coimisinéir Teanga (Irish Language Commissioner), 2004-2014
Few people have as much understanding of Irish-language heritage and culture as Éamonn and there is no one better than him when it comes to sharing that wealth generously with others. He is a master of the accuracy of the language and has the advanced teaching skills needed to encourage people to develop their own language ability in a relaxed and natural way. He always uses the most innovative teaching methods and technologies. I have heard Éamonn highly praised by those in the civil or public service who have had the advantage of having him as a tutor.
Senior Editor, An Gúm
Éamonn Ó Donaill has been one of the most productive people of those working in the Irish language field for a long time now. He succeeded in developing innovative methods and approaches for the teaching of Irish to adults and the pioneering grammar publications he has produced have stood the test of time. Each project he undertakes is marked by a high level of excellence and professionalism.
School of Languages, Law and Social Sciences, Technological University Dublin (Head of Department, February 2013–September 2015)
The School of Languages in DIT (now Technological University Dublin) offered an MA in Applied Irish between 2008 and 2015. Éamonn Ó Dónaill developed many of the modules focusing on various aspects the language–grammar, accuracy, translation and electronic resources, etc. The course was extremely popular and the feedback we received regarding Éamonn’s modules were always very positive. Éamonn provided a lot of support to the course, and to me as Chairperson, during the years of the masters. We had an excellent working relationship and I really enjoyed working with him. He is totally committed to professionalism and high standards!
Director of Oideas Gael, Gleann Cholm Cille
When I first met Éamonn Ó Dónaill in 1991, I knew immediately that he would be very suitable as a teacher with Oideas Gael. He taught two courses in Gleann Cholm Cille that summer and later developed two specialist courses for us: Accuracy in Irish and the Training Course for Teachers of Irish to Adults. Both of these courses were extremely popular and received high praise from the participants. Éamonn often says that he benefited greatly from teaching with us – but Oideas Gael has certainly benefited greatly as well from his expertise and commitment!
Éamonn Ó Dónaill’s Gramadach gan Stró! is the best-selling Irish language grammar book ever, having sold over 30,000 copies to date. It’s the standard textbook in most third level Irish courses in Ireland.
Éamonn’s English language grammar book for learners of Irish was first published in 2006 and has proven an invaluable resource both for those who are new to the language and those wishing to add to their language skills.
Since its publication in 2011, Gaeilge gan Stró! – Beginners Level has been used by learners of Irish worldwide and is also used as the main textbook on language courses in many colleges, particularly in the US and Canada.
The second book in the Gaeilge gan Stró! series, aimed at intermediate level learners, has proven particularly popular with those returning to Irish after many years. It’s a highly-accessible course perfect for those who want to become fluent speakers of Irish.