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Education

World Hello Day: Here's how to say "Hello!" in the Irish language

Learn how to say 'Hello!' in the Irish language for World Hello Day!

Events

LIVE NOW: Whose history? The "migrated archive" and Britain's colonial past

An online lecture as part of the Out of the Ashes Lecture Series, with David M Anderson Professor of African History at University of Warwick.

Education

Dream of learning the Irish language? Sign up for this new online course

Next time you visit Ireland you could be speaking Irish! Villanova University has launched enrollment for their new Irish language course.

Events

WATCH: Trinity panel discusses imperial legacies - slavery, cultural appropriation and more

The Global Irish Network at Trinity College Dublin's Nov 17 event to explore "Irish Universities and Imperial Legacies".

Education

Irish language glossary will teach you all COVID terms as Gaeilge

Ever wondered what the Irish for elbow bumping is?

Genealogy

WATCH: Trinity's 1641 Depositions are a game-changer for Irish genealogy hunters

Celebrating ten years, the 1641 Depositions Project, provides a unique window into everyday life in 17th-century Ireland.

Culture

Thirty scary Halloween words in Irish

Now you can chat about skeletons, werewolves, ghosts and banshees in the Irish native tongue.

Politics

Hundreds of Notre Dame professors sign letters opposing Amy Coney Barrett

Amy Coney Barrett will become an associate justice on the Supreme Court if she wins the Senate's approval.

Events

Trinity online seminar examines "Voices of the Past: Celebrating our Legacy"

Former president Mary McAleese will be among those discussing the voices of Ireland's past and stories for the future in a research showcase from the 1641 Depositions Project.

News

Catholic symbols and Masses to be removed from Irish state schools

New wider regulations seek to "echo the beliefs of the wider school community."

Events

Trinity online seminar tackled the great uncertainty of our modern times

Trinity College Dublin's Long Room Hub series Behind the Headlines online discussion on how we can learn to tolerate 2020's uncertainty.

Craic

Express your gratitude with these Irish phrases this Thanksgiving

With 33 million Americans claiming Irish heritage here’s a guide for all Irish Americans on giving thanks as Gaelige (in Irish)!

Education

New platform for teachers of Irish traditional music launched online

On her new online platform I Teach Trad, Dr. Liz Doherty will offer online courses, training workshops, and mentoring for individuals.

Education

NYC St. Patrick’s Day scholarship winners revealed

The New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade has announced the winners of its 2020 college and high school scholarships.

Culture

Seamus Heaney's "hope and history," Ireland's favorite poet's vision of the world

Trinity Long Room Hub's latest online event launches the book "Seamus Heaney and Society" and examines his view of the world.

Culture

Resources to help you learn and understand the Irish language

We have compiled a list of easy ways you can learn Ireland's official language, Gaeilge, and some of the measures you can use to integrate the language into your life!

Education

University of Notre Dame suspends in-person teaching after 146 COVID-19 cases

Notre Dame has switched to remote learning after 146 coronavirus cases were confirmed on campus after eight days of in-person teaching.

Culture

How the Irish language is being kept alive in New York

A look at Glucksman Ireland House in NYC and their dedication to the preservation of Irish culture.

Education

An Irish language guide to surviving COVID-19

Ancient Irish proverbs provide some wisdom to us all, especially during this time of COVID!

Education

Learning Irish for the first time - a challenge and a joy

Learning the Irish language for the first time as an adult is full of challenges and joy but now I see how important it is.

Education

Irish language phrases for when you're stuck for words

Stuck for words? Try your tongue with some of our favorite Irish language phrases! Beatha teanga í a labhairt - the life of a language is to speak it!

Education

Fun and easy Irish language phrases to learn during lockdown

Ever wanted to know how to say "YOLO," "fair play to ya," or even "what's your number in Irish?" We've compiled this video to help you get started.

Education

Face coverings will be required for post-primary students and staff in Ireland's schools

Ireland's Department of Education today confirmed that face masks or coverings will be required for all staff and students in post-primary schools where 2-meters of physical distancing cannot be maintained.

Cahir O'Doherty