Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Winter 2025 Irish Language Classes at the Irish Gaelic Circle

 

                                                                                             Gougane Barra


Winter 2025 Irish Language Classes at the Irish Gaelic Circle

The Irish Gaelic Circle has been teaching Irish for over 20 years now and will offer three classes for an 8 or 10-week term (depending upon the class as noted) during the Winter of 2025.  All classes meet weekly.  Classes are online.  Students will learn how to read, write, and speak Irish in a friendly enjoyable atmosphere.  Irish culture, traditions, songs, and history as pertains to the language will also be presented. Our students who decide to take the Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge (TEG) exams have consistently done well on those exams.

New students at all levels are welcome to attend.

 Beginners Class: Starts on Mon., Jan 6th at 6:30 PM. This class is a continuation for first time learners from the Fall class who have a limited knowledge of Irish. Students are learning the elements of Irish grammar, vocabulary, and syntax.  New students are welcome.  Online.  10-week term.  Cost: $180 plus books. 

Intermediate Class: Starts on Sat., Jan 11th at 8:15 AM. Suitable for students who have studied Irish for a few years.  Includes conversation and reading stories in Irish about history, and current events. Online for an 8-week term.   Cost: $145 plus books. 

Intermediate Class: Starts on Tues, Jan. 7th at 7:30 PM. Suitable for students who have been learning Irish for a few years and includes conversation and reading stories about history and current events as well. Online for a 10-week term.  Cost: $185. 

Times are ET. Classes run for an hour and 15 minutes approximately. No software needed for online (Zoom). Works on all devices.   

Private classes can also be arranged.

New classes can be arranged as the need arises as well.

John Feeney is the teacher who has been holding classes as the Irish Gaelic Circle for over 20 years.  He has taught Irish at Housatonic Community College and Fairfield University in CT for several years.

Registration or info, contact John Feeney: jfeeney@kells-all.com, or jfeeney51@att.net or call 203.417.1700.  Facebook. 

@IrishLanguageLessons, @IrishGaelicLessons, @LitchfieldIrish, @FairfieldIrish, @PutnamIrish, @WestchesterIrish


Thursday, July 18, 2024

Beginner's Irish Language Class with The Irish Gaelic Circle-Summer 2024

 


A Beginner's Class on Monday evenings (6:30 PM, flexible) on Zoom that will meet for 5 weeks starting on July 22nd through August 19th on Zoom.  The class would continue for another term of about 10 weeks starting in September.

Classes will run for approximately 75 minutes.  The primary goal is to learn to read, write and speak Irish in a structured manner.  We will also cover culture, traditions, songs and history as well in a friendly atmosphere with like-minded students.  

This 5-week term will cost $90.  

I have been teaching Irish for over 20 years.  My school's name is The Irish Gaelic Circle and on FB and blog.  For information or to register: jfeeney@kells-all.com or (203) 417-1700.

@LearnIrishGaelic
#LearnIrishGaelic

Monday, June 3, 2024

Summer Beginner Irish Language Classes with the Irish Gaelic Circle - 2024

 


The best way to learn about your Irish Heritage is by learning the language! The Irish Gaelic Circle has been teaching Irish language classes for over 20 years. 

Beginners course will be held, meeting weekly on Zoom, on Saturday mornings at 10:30 AM (hour and 15 min.) Learn the basics to read, write and speak the language. Irish culture, traditions, songs, and history as pertains to the language will also be presented. Term: 8 weeks. Cost: $140. Books not included. 

Contact info: jfeeney@kells-all.com, IrishGaelicCircle.blogspot.com, Messenger and FB: Irish Gaelic Circle.  203 417-1700.


#IrishGaelicCircle 

See less

Monday, May 6, 2024

The May Weekend at Daltai na Gaeilge is Coming Up!

 The May Weekend with Daltai na Gaeilge is coming up on May 17-19th in Esopus, NY!

Enjoy a weekend of Irish language, song, dance, music, history and heritage with friends and families. Classes and workshops for language, dancing, singing and playing music. All at the Marist Brothers Retreat Center on the Hudson River! Register at: www.Daltai.com Bígí linn!






Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Spring 2024 Irish Language Classes at the Irish Gaelic Circle

 



Spring 2024 Irish Language Classes at the Irish Gaelic Circle

The Irish Gaelic Circle has been teaching Irish for over 20 years now and is  offering four classes for an 8 or 10-week term (depending upon the class as noted) during the Spring of 2024.  All classes meet weekly.  Classes are online.  Students will learn how to read, write, and speak Irish in a friendly enjoyable atmosphere.  Irish culture, traditions, songs, and history as pertains to the language will also be presented. Our students do well on the Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge (TEG) exams. 

New students at all levels are welcome to attend.

 Beginners II Class: Starts on Monday, April. 8th at 6:30 PM.  This class is for second year learners of Irish. Students are learning the elements of Irish grammar, vocabulary and conversation.  10-week term.  Cost: $165 plus books.  The class is team-taught along with the Shenandoah Gaeltacht.

 Intermediate Class (Saturdays): Starts on Saturday, Jan 6th at 8:45 AM. Suitable for students who have studied Irish for several years. Includes conversation and reading stories in Irish about Irish mythology, history, and current events. 10-week term.  Cost: $165

Intermediate Class (Tuesdays): Starts on Tuesday, April 2nd at 7:30 PM. Suitable for students who have been learning Irish for several years and includes conversation as Gaeilge and reading articles in Irish as well. 10-week term.  Cost: $165. 

Times are ET. Classes run for an hour and 15 minutes approximately. No software needed for online (Zoom). Works on all devices.   

Private classes can also be arranged.

Registration or info, contact John Feeney: jfeeney@kells-all.com, or jfeeney51@att.net or call 203.417.1700.  Facebook. 

@IrishLanguageLessons

@IrishGaelicLessons