Irish Education News, Opinion, and Tips

Events

Study in Ireland Virtual Fair - North American students meet top Irish institutions

Official government online event in October helps American and Canadian students find new opportunities to study in Ireland

Culture

A cupla focail: the most searched for Irish language words

More and more Gaeilge curious folks in the United States are searching for Irish language words and phrases online but what are they searching for?

Education

Irishman takes top job as president at one of world’s top 15 universities

Former UCD President Hugh Brady, 62, will take up the role of President at Imperial College London next August. The university has produced 14 Nobel Prize winners and is ranked as the 12th-best college in the world.

Craic

How many of these 101 Irish words do you know?

Do you know the meaning of these 101 words as Gaeilge? Try Aodhán O'Dea's Irish language challenge!

News

Kennedy Summer School attracts audience from across the globe

Young Seamus Whelan "steals the show" and the 2021 Kennedy Summer School.

Roots

Why are all Irish men's beards red?

Have you ever wondered why so many men have red beards?!

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

How to choose which Irish instrument to learn how to play

From the guitar to the bodhrán, here are the pros and cons of learning how to play different Irish instruments!

Education

More than a million people are learning Irish on Duolingo

A recent report listed Irish as the 16th most popular language to learn on the app, which has been downloaded more than 500 million times.

Education

Is the Irish language hard to learn?

Aoife Ní Chonraoí, an Irish school teacher in Gaelscoil na Dúglaise, in Co Cork, discusses the difficulty of learning the Irish language.

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

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!

Culture

The Irish language words and phrases for sex and sexuality

From words for sex toys, to a term to describe somebody who thinks of nothing but sex, the Irish language is far from prudish or conservative!

Entertainment

WATCH: Irish language covers of Taylor Swift, Post Malone, and more

The students at TG Lurgan in the Inverin Gaeltacht of Co. Galway continue to blow us away with their Irish language covers of hit songs.

Culture

Tips for your first conversation as Gaeilge: Our favorite Irish phrases

Get started on how to have a simple conversation 'as Gaeilge' by learning these easy Irish language phrases.

Northern Ireland

Majority of people in Northern Ireland support integrated education, survey finds

71 percent of people polled in Northern Ireland believe integrated education should be the norm, according to a new survey on behalf of the Integrated Education Fund.

Education

Irish language glossary will teach you all COVID terms as Gaeilge

Ever wondered what the Irish for elbow bumping is?

Entertainment

WATCH: Dublin choir’s mesmerizing rendition of ancient Irish song

UCD Choral Scholars’ performance of the ancient Irish song "Mo Ghile Mear" will send shivers down your spine.

Genealogy

Check out these four new Irish genealogy online workshops

If you're planning to visit Ireland in the near future to find out more about your Irish ancestors, these workshops are a great source of advice.

Culture

International Panic Day: How to practice yoga and mindfulness in Irish

Yoga and mindfulness as Gaeilge is a great way to start learning the Irish language.

News

Washington Ireland Program launches largest ever Class

Over 100 young leaders from across Northern Ireland and Ireland have been selected for the Washington Ireland Program’s largest-ever Class, which launches today, June 3.

Education