Irish Language Classes
In cooperation with Elms College, the Irish Cultural Center is pleased to offer a range of Irish classes for the 2023/2024 academic year. In addition, this partnership is again successful in bringing to campus our fourteenth consecutive Irish Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant, Annie M. Jowett from County Wexford.
To enroll, download the registration form and send to the Elms College Registrar. ICC Patrons receive a $50 discount. Please send in your registration by August 28.
Download > Language Classes Registration Form
Irish Language Classes – Fall Semester 2023
BEGINNERS (Zoom)
No prior study needed! This course will introduce students to developing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
• Mondays 6:30 – 8:30 pm: September 11 – December 11, 2023
Taught by Séamus Darcey on Zoom. Cost is $200.
IMPROVERS (In Person at Elms College)
For those students who have had at least one or more years of prior study and are not yet ready to enroll in the experienced class.
• Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00 pm: September 12 – December 12, 2023
Taught by Gerald Costello at Elms College. Cost is $200.
EXPERIENCED (In Person at Elms College)
For advanced students who have had three or more years of prior study, to increase their reading, writing and conversation skills. Emphasis is placed on strengthening spoken Irish.
• Wednesdays 5:00 – 7:30 pm: September 6 – December 6, 2023
Taught by FLTA Annie M. Jowett at Elms College. Cost is $225.
Download > Language Classes Registration Form
Volunteer opportunities
We want to continue to offer high quality Irish Language events and need your help to do so. There are many opportunities to get involved. The ICC Board has a language subcommittee. Its role is to raise funds, develop the annual language day, and identify other avenues to reach the community. Please contact Gerald Costello if you would like to be involved.