blas.Best Irish Learning App
The app built for Irish.
Not translated from Spanish.
Most language apps treat Irish as an afterthought. blas. was designed from the ground up for Gaeilge: séimhiú, urú, An Caighdeán, dialect notes, and the full grammar system that generic apps can't handle.
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How blas. compares
An honest look at what each Irish learning tool does well, and what it doesn't.
| Feature | blas. | Duolingo | Anki |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mutation drilling | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Grammar engine | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Spaced repetition | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| 3 dialects | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Reading passages | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Conversation practice | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Exam prep (TEG) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Offline mode | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free tier | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Try an Irish mutation drill
Séimhiú and urú are the wall every Irish learner hits. blas. drills them with spaced repetition until they're reflex, not recall.
This is one of 12+ drill types covering vocabulary, grammar, conjugation, reading, conversation, and more.
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Everything you need to learn Irish
38,828 verb forms
Every Irish verb fully conjugated across all tenses and persons
148 reading passages
Graded from A1 to C1 with comprehension questions
3 dialects
Connacht, Munster, and Ulster. Hear the real differences
2,000+ words
Core vocabulary with audio and spaced repetition
TEG & Leaving Cert
Exam-format drills matching real certification formats
Conversation practice
Practice real-world scenarios with dialect-aware feedback
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Frequently asked
What's the best Irish learning app in 2026?+
It depends what you want. Duolingo is best for habit, Bitesize for audio, SSiI for speaking. blas. covers the full path from A1 to reading.
Does blas. teach standard Irish or a dialect?+
Content is anchored on An Caighdeán Oifigiúil with Munster, Connacht, and Ulster forms flagged in vocabulary where they diverge.
How long does it take to reach conversational Irish?+
Most learners can hold a basic conversation after several months of regular study. There's no shortcut: any app that promises one is overselling.