School of Histories, Languages and Cultures

Gaeltacht trip to Dingle, Co Kerry for Irish language classes organised by the Institute of Irish Studies, University of Liverpool, in association with Irish Cultural Centre, Hammersmith with support from the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

Trip to Ireland’s Gaeltacht area for immersive language learning, cultural activities and exploration of local heritage, including an optional trip to the stunning Blasket Islands, an important site in the cultural and literary history of the Irish language and home of writers including Peig Sayers, Muiris Ó Súilleabháin and Tomás Ó Criomhthain.

PLEASE NOTE: This trip is only available to students on the Institute of Irish Studies/Continuing Education/Irish Cultural Centre Hammersmith Irish language classes.

PLEASE ALSO NOTE: This is a non-refundable student contribution towards the cost of the trip.

Please see the "more information" tab for important information about the Blasket Island trip, which is now optional.

The University of Liverpool will be hosting the 26th annual conference of the AULC on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th April 2025.

The Association of University Language Communities in the UK & Ireland (AULC) represents University wide language learning across higher education, with 70 member Universities, as well as associated cultural institutes and government departments. Collectively language centres teach in excess of 70,000 students per year across the UK, in at least 35 different languages.

This year's conference focuses on Multilingualism, Multiliteracies, Digital Technologies, and Accessibility in Language Teaching, specifically within the contexts of Second Language (L2), Foreign Language (FL), and Heritage Language (HL) teaching.

The University of Liverpool will be hosting the 26th annual conference of the AULC on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th April 2025.

The Association of University Language Communities in the UK & Ireland (AULC) represents University wide language learning across higher education, with 70 member Universities, as well as associated cultural institutes and government departments. Collectively language centres teach in excess of 70,000 students per year across the UK, in at least 35 different languages.

This year's conference focuses on Multilingualism, Multiliteracies, Digital Technologies, and Accessibility in Language Teaching, specifically within the contexts of Second Language (L2), Foreign Language (FL), and Heritage Language (HL) teaching.

We have a variety of sponsor packages available.