Fall 2022 Irish Language Beginners Class - Irish Gaelic Circle of CT

 

The Irish Gaelic Circle will start a new Beginners class for a 10-week term during the Fall.  Classes will be 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.  

Beginners Class: Starts on Monday., Sept. 19^th at around 6-7 PM ET depending on the needs of the students. This class is for first time learners with no study of Irish or those who have a very limited knowledge of Irish.  

Classes run for an hour and 15 minutes approximately.  No software needed for online (Zoom). You can attend from wherever you live.  Works on all devices. 

Cost for term is $165 plus any books as needed. 

For info or to register, contact John Feeney: jfeeney@kells-all.com or call 203.417.1700.  See us on Facebook.

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Irish Language Immersion Week Starts August 28th - Daltaí na Gaeilge

 

Daltaí na Gaeilge will hold its' week-long Irish Language Immersion Program from Sunday evening, August 28th through Saturday noon, September 3rd, 2022 in Esopus, New York. Daltaí has been holding these immersion weeks for over 30 years.

Classes will be offered for all levels of ability, as usual. From beginners to fluent speakers.

All are welcome! And we must admit that we'd truly welcome your company. Embrace your heritage!

And we are very happy to announce that Gearóid Ó Driscoll will be with us this year as instructor for the very fluent students. He is a very versatile and well respected within the Irish speaking community.

Visit:

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Summer Irish Classes and Conversation Group

There will be a short summer class for Irish at the Introductory level starting on Saturday, July 9th for 5 weeks.  We will meet at the Greater Danbury Irish Center (GDICC) at 10:15 AM and the class will be for one hour.

 There will also be a summer Irish conversation group which will be at the GDICC starting on the same day at 11:15 AM.  All are welcome even if you only wish to hear spoken Irish.

For info call or email.

slán go fóill

Seán

Cóisir Nollag - Christmas Party

The Irish classes will be getting together with the music classes this year for the annual Christmas party:
Saturday, Dec 11th at 11 AM at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center located at 6 Lake Ave. in Danbury.  Students and alumni are all welcome!  Bia, deoch, ceol and plenty of conversation as Gaeilge.  There will be a seisiún!

It is never too late to learn a new language!

The Danbury NewsTimes published an interesting article on learning a new language and Irish in particular!http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/It-s-never-too-late-to-learn-a-new-language-660460.php

An Invitation to Glucksman Ireland House

“Goltraí, Geantraí, Suantraí”


with Seosaimhín Ni Bheaglaoich


www.irelandhouse.fas.nyu.edu/object/ne.geantrai

Daltai's Esopus Week Starts This Sunday Evening

Daltaí na Gaeilge begins their weeklong celebration of Irish language and culture this Sunday evening in Esopus, NY.  The week runs until Saturday at noon and is a relaxed week of Irish classes, singing, dancing, lectures, storytelling and being with friends.  The event is held every year on the beautiful grounds of the Marist Brothers Retreat Center located on the Hudson River.  I hope to see you there!  Bígí linn!

Irish is a joke language - InsideIreland.ie

Irish is a joke language - InsideIreland.ie

An interesting and informative article.

Reception at the Irish Consulate in New York

A chairde,
The Deputy Counsul General Breandán Ó Caollaí and his wife Carmel Callan will host a Cultural evening at the Consulate for Irish Language students and speakers on Wednesday, Feb. 24th.  It will run from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.  This will also launch the European Certification in Irish for 2010.  See the website for location and directions: http://www.consulateofirelandnewyork.org/.   Please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to attend.

It will be an enjoyable evening with other students and Irish speakers.  Bígí linn!