Last month the Canberra Irish Language Association sadly said goodbye to the Ambassador of Ireland to Australia, Breandán Ó Caollaí, and his wife Carmel Callen, …

Canberra Irish Language Association
Promoting the learning of the Irish language.

Last month the Canberra Irish Language Association sadly said goodbye to the Ambassador of Ireland to Australia, Breandán Ó Caollaí, and his wife Carmel Callen, …

Available in hardcopy or as a free audiobook online this short novel by Áine Ní Ghlinn is a brilliant resource for independant learners looking to …

Beginners Level – SaturdaysUntil advised otherwise these classes are on pause. We apologise for any inconvenience. Tuesday Classes – Intermediate & Upper Intermediate Covid 19 …

Writer and actor Roxanna Nic Liam’s short film commissioned for Scríobh festival in axis, Ballymun explores the complex relationship of a non-native Irish speaker with …

Our classes are currently offerend in the Weston Function room at the Canberra Irish Club. This has a limited capacity of 20 people at the …

Our Irish Language Classes are taking a break for the holidays. We wish you all a safe and happy holidays this Easter. Don’t forget to …

On the 9th of February at 6:30pm CILA will be offering a free information evening to discuss all the proposed plans for the Irish Language …

The poem was published in The Irish Times on the 13th August 2016. It was posted on November 6, 2016 by Tinteán Editorial Team/EMcK. Doireann Ní Ghríofa …
The following radio station has been suggested to us by a class member Kate.
“It teaches bitesize Gaelic and the stuff we are learning in our workbooks, this helps us move forward in bitesize conversations. It is extremely good. It is also mixed with traditional music.
It plays in the background of my home now, and I get to learn as I move around.”
– Kate. R, 2016

This YouTube series seems particularly suited to beginners with the kind of clear and
accessible pronunciation that helps newcomers develop confidence to attempt
simple conversations.
Submitted by Kate. R