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School of Histories, Languages and Cultures

School of Histories, Languages and Cultures

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Absolute Beginners: Irish - Stage 1 IN PERSON - 6:00pm, Tuesdays

Description

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. 

Our classes celebrate the beauty of the Irish language and aim to develop appropriate levels of competency. Greater levels of fluency and confidence are achieved through an increased understanding of grammar and expansion of students' vocabulary.

Classes will be held in person at ICC Hammersmith. The course is 30 weeks in duration and the course fee is £190. The total number of contact hours for this course is 40.5 hours (ie one 90-minute session per week) but the recommended number of study hours to complete this level is 80-100 hours.

Textbook: Gaeilge Gan Stró! - Beginners Level
Students will also be expected to purchase their own textbook for personal use. We recommend that you do not purchase any books or other equipment for your course until we have confirmed the course is definitely running. Decisions are usually made around 7 days prior to the course starting.

For more information and for our full Terms and Conditions, please consult section 8 of the student handbook available on our Irish Languages website

 

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2025 - 2026
23/09/202507/07/2026£190.00[Read More]
Nighttime photo of Dublin's O2 arena (now 3Arena)

Absolute Beginners: Irish - Stage 1 ONLINE - 6:00pm, Tuesdays

Description

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. 

Our classes celebrate the beauty of the Irish language and aim to develop appropriate levels of competency. Greater levels of fluency and confidence are achieved through an increased understanding of grammar and expansion of students' vocabulary.

Classes will be held online, using University of Liverpool provided online services. The course is 30 weeks in duration and the course fee is £190. The total number of contact hours for this course is 40.5 hours (ie one 90-minute session per week) but the recommended number of study hours to complete this level is 80-100 hours.

Textbook: Gaeilge Gan Stró! - Beginners Level
Students will be expected to purchase their own textbook for personal use. We recommend that you do not purchase any books or other equipment for your course until we have confirmed the course is definitely running. Decisions are usually made around 7 days prior to the course starting.

For more information and for our full Terms and Conditions, please consult section 8 of the student handbook available on our Irish Languages website

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23/09/202507/07/2026£190.00[Read More]
Nighttime photo of a Guinness sign through a window

Absolute Beginners: Irish - Stage 1 ONLINE - 6:00pm, Wednesdays

Description

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. 

Our classes celebrate the beauty of the Irish language and aim to develop appropriate levels of competency. Greater levels of fluency and confidence are achieved through an increased understanding of grammar and expansion of students' vocabulary.

Classes will be held online, using University of Liverpool provided online services. The course is 30 weeks in duration and the course fee is £190. The total number of contact hours for this course is 40.5 hours (ie one 90-minute session per week) but the recommended number of study hours to complete this level is 80-100 hours.

Textbook: Gaeilge Gan Stró! - Beginners Level
Students will also be expected to purchase their own textbook for personal use. We recommend that you do not purchase any books or other equipment for your course until we have confirmed the course is definitely running. Decisions are usually made around 7 days prior to the course starting.

For more information and for our full Terms and Conditions, please consult section 8 of the student handbook available on our Irish Languages website

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24/09/202508/07/2026£190.00[Read More]
Ha'Penny Bridge, Dublin, during the night

Beyond Beginners: Irish - Stage 2 IN PERSON - 7:30pm, Tuesdays

Description

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. 

Our classes celebrate the beauty of the Irish language and aim to develop appropriate levels of competency. Greater levels of fluency and confidence are achieved through an increased understanding of grammar and expansion of students' vocabulary.

Classes will be held in person at ICC Hammersmith. The course is 30 weeks in duration and the course fee is £190. The total number of contact hours for this course is 40.5 hours (ie one 90-minute session per week) but the recommended number of study hours to complete this level is 160-200 hours.

Textbook: Gaeilge Gan Stró! - Beginners Level
Students will also be expected to purchase their own textbook for personal use. We recommend that you do not purchase any books or other equipment for your course until we have confirmed the course is definitely running. Decisions are usually made around 7 days prior to the course starting.

For more information and for our full Terms and Conditions, please consult section 8 of the student handbook available on our Irish Languages website

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2025 - 2026
23/09/202507/07/2026£190.00[Read More]
Photo of the River Lee in Cork city centre

Beyond Beginners: Irish - Stage 2 ONLINE - 7:30pm, Tuesdays

Description

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. 

Our classes celebrate the beauty of the Irish language and aim to develop appropriate levels of competency. Greater levels of fluency and confidence are achieved through an increased understanding of grammar and expansion of students' vocabulary.

Classes will be held online, using University of Liverpool provided online services. The course is 30 weeks in duration and the course fee is £190. The total number of contact hours for this course is 40.5 hours (ie one 90-minute session per week) but the recommended number of study hours to complete this level is 160-200 hours.

Textbook: Gaeilge Gan Stró! - Beginners Level
Students will also be expected to purchase their own textbook for personal use. We recommend that you do not purchase any books or other equipment for your course until we have confirmed the course is definitely running. Decisions are usually made around 7 days prior to the course starting.

For more information and for our full Terms and Conditions, please consult section 8 of the student handbook available on our Irish Languages website

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23/09/202507/07/2026£190.00[Read More]
Pebble beach with an Irish landscape beyond

Beyond Beginners: Irish - Stage 2 ONLINE - 7:30pm, Wednesdays

Description

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. 

Our classes celebrate the beauty of the Irish language and aim to develop appropriate levels of competency. Greater levels of fluency and confidence are achieved through an increased understanding of grammar and expansion of students' vocabulary.

Classes will be held online, using University of Liverpool provided online services. The course is 30 weeks in duration and the course fee is £190. The total number of contact hours for this course is 40.5 hours (ie one 90-minute session per week) but the recommended number of study hours to complete this level is 160-200 hours.

Textbook: Gaeilge Gan Stró! - Beginners Level
Students will also be expected to purchase their own textbook for personal use. We recommend that you do not purchase any books or other equipment for your course until we have confirmed the course is definitely running. Decisions are usually made around 7 days prior to the course starting.

For more information and for our full Terms and Conditions, please consult section 8 of the student handbook available on our Irish Languages website

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24/09/202508/07/2026£190.00[Read More]
Colourful Irish houses on a hillside

Lower Intermediate: Irish - Stage 3 IN PERSON - 6:00pm, Mondays

Description

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. 

Our classes celebrate the beauty of the Irish language and aim to develop appropriate levels of competency. Greater levels of fluency and confidence are achieved through an increased understanding of grammar and expansion of students' vocabulary.

Classes will be held online using online services provided by the University of Liverpool. The course is 30 weeks in duration and the course fee is £190. The total number of contact hours for this course is 40.5 hours (ie one 90-minute session per week) but the recommended number of study hours to complete this level is 350-400 hours.

Textbook: Gaeilge Gan Stró! - Beginners Level and Gaeilge Gan Stró! – Lower Intermediate Level 
Students will also be expected to purchase their own textbook for personal use. We recommend that you do not purchase any books or other equipment for your course until we have confirmed the course is definitely running. Decisions are usually made around 7 days prior to the course starting.

For more information and for our full Terms and Conditions, please consult section 8 of the student handbook available on our Irish Languages website

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22/09/202506/07/2026£190.00[Read More]
Courtyard inside Dublin Castle

Lower Intermediate: Irish - Stage 3 ONLINE - 6:00pm, Wednesdays

Description

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. 

Our classes celebrate the beauty of the Irish language and aim to develop appropriate levels of competency. Greater levels of fluency and confidence are achieved through an increased understanding of grammar and expansion of students' vocabulary.

Classes will be held online, using University of Liverpool provided online services. The course is 30 weeks in duration and the course fee is £190. The total number of contact hours for this course is 40.5 hours (ie one 90-minute session per week) but the recommended number of study hours to complete this level is 350-400 hours.

Textbook: Gaeilge Gan Stró! - Beginners Level and Gaeilge Gan Stró! – Lower Intermediate Level 
Students will also be expected to purchase their own textbook for personal use. We recommend that you do not purchase any books or other equipment for your course until we have confirmed the course is definitely running. Decisions are usually made around 7 days prior to the course starting.

For more information and for our full Terms and Conditions, please consult section 8 of the student handbook available on our Irish Languages website

StartEndCourse Fee 
24/09/202508/07/2026£190.00[Read More]
Giant's Causeway

Upper Intermediate: Irish - Stage 4 IN PERSON - 6:00pm, Tuesdays

Description

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. 

Our classes celebrate the beauty of the Irish language and aim to develop appropriate levels of competency. Greater levels of fluency and confidence are achieved through an increased understanding of grammar and expansion of students' vocabulary.

Classes will be held in person at ICC Hammersmith. The course is 30 weeks in duration and the course fee is £190. The total number of contact hours for this course is 40.5 hours (ie one 90-minute session per week) but the recommended number of study hours to complete this level is 350-400 hours.

Textbook: Gaeilge Gan Stró! – Lower Intermediate Level 
Students will also be expected to purchase their own textbook for personal use. We recommend that you do not purchase any books or other equipment for your course until we have confirmed the course is definitely running. Decisions are usually made around 7 days prior to the course starting.

For more information and for our full Terms and Conditions, please consult section 8 of the student handbook available on our Irish Languages website

StartEndCourse Fee 
23/09/202507/07/2026£190.00[Read More]