Irish Language Classes
In cooperation with Elms College, the Irish Cultural Center is pleased to offer a range of Irish classes for the 2022/2023 academic year. In addition, this partnership is again successful in bringing to campus our thirteenth consecutive Irish Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant, Emer Maguire, from Ardee, County Louth.
Emer is a Senior Infant Classroom Teacher, covering the Irish Primary Level Curriculum which includes the Irish Language. She has danced for over 15 years, competing at local, national and international feiseanna. Emer plays the whistle and is a member of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in Drogheda, Louth and ‘Brú na Bóinne,’ a cultural group of traditional singers, dancers and musicians.
Classes this spring are a continuation of the fall semester. To enroll for classes, download the registration form and send to the Elms College Registrar. ICC Patrons receive a $50 discount. Send in your registration by January 13.
Download: Language Classes Registration Form
Irish Language Classes – Spring Semester 2023
First Year Irish: Continued Second Semester (Zoom)
This course is focused on all four language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Mondays 6:30 – 8:30 pm: January 23 – May 1, 2023
Taught by Kathleen Gilhooly on Zoom. Cost is $200.
Second Year Irish: Continued Second Semester (Zoom)
For students who have had one year of prior study, and are not yet ready to enroll in the Intermediate class.
• Mondays 6:00 – 8:00 pm: January 23 – May 1, 2023
Taught by Gerald Costello on Zoom. Cost is $200.
Third Year Irish: Continued Second Semester (Zoom)
For students who have had two years of prior study, and are not yet ready to enroll in the Intermediate class.
• Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30 pm: January 24 – May 2, 2023
Taught by Kathleen Gilhooly on Zoom. Cost is $200.
Intermediate Irish: Continued Second Semester (In Person at Elms College)
For advanced students who have had several years of prior study, to increase their reading, writing and conversation skills.
• Wednesdays 5:00 – 7:30 pm: January 18 – April 26, 2023
Taught by FLTA Emer Maguire at Elms College. Cost is $225.
Students must follow Elms College Covid Protocols.
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.