Celtic Learning Resources

Gaeilge Weekly

Weekly Irish podcast with beginner, intermediate, and bilingual versions.

How to Gael

Bilingual Irish-English podcast. Fun and accessible with a glossary each episode.

Motherfoclóir

Irreverent exploration of Irish language through politics, identity, and humour. 186 episodes.

Nuacht Mhall

Weekly news read at a very slow pace with accompanying text. Perfect for beginners.

Ros na Rún

Irish language soap opera set in Connemara. Great for everyday vocabulary.

Cúla4 ar Scoil

Educational children’s programming in Irish. Simple language.

TG4 Player

TG4's on-demand player — Irish-language drama, documentary and entertainment.

Tuairisc.ie

Irish language news. Politics, sport, culture, and more.

Nós

Irish language culture magazine. Music, film, travel, lifestyle.

5 Great Phrases for Irish

Five useful everyday Irish phrases clearly explained.

8 Ways To Start A Conversation

Conversation starters in Irish, clearly taught.

How To Say I Want In Irish

One of the most useful patterns in Irish, explained simply.

Irish Sentences Made Easy

Simple Irish sentence structures broken down clearly.

6 Great Questions In Irish

Quick, useful questions you can use right away.

The Possessive Adjective in Irish

How to say 'my', 'your', 'his' and more in Irish.

Asking About Irish in Central Park

Fun street interviews asking people about the Irish language.

What Time Is It in Irish

How to tell the time in Irish, clearly explained.

How to Say 'Probably' in Irish

A handy word to add to your everyday Irish.

Eyes Closed — Ed Sheeran as Gaeilge

TG Lurgan cover of Ed Sheeran in Irish. Great immersion.

Calm Down / Tar Liom — as Gaeilge

TG Lurgan cover of Rema & Selena Gomez in Irish.

Tintreach — AC/DC as Gaeilge

TG Lurgan cover of Thunderstruck in Irish.

Raidió na Gaeltachta

By RTÉ

Irish-language radio — listen daily, even before you understand much

TG4

By TG4

Irish-language TV with subtitles — great for pattern recognition

Gaeilge Gan Stró — Aonad 1-3

By Mháirtín Uí Dhonnaíle

The best structured Irish textbook, used on Gaeltacht courses

Teanglann.ie

By Foras na Gaeilge

The definitive Irish dictionary and grammar reference

Nós Magazine

By Nós

Irish-language culture, music, and lifestyle magazine

Oideas Gael

By Oideas Gael

Gaeltacht immersion weekends in Donegal — the fastest accelerator

Irish Language Discord

By Discord

Active Irish-speaking community for conversation practice

Gaeilge Gan Stró — Aonad 4-6

By Mháirtín Uí Dhonnaíle

Continue the textbook series — past tense and beyond

Comhrá Groups

By Various

Irish conversation groups — speak from week one

Cúrsaí an Lae

By Raidió na Gaeltachta

Daily current affairs in Irish — test your comprehension

TEG Exam Preparation

By TEG

The official Irish language certification — aim for A2/B1

Beo ar Éigean

By RTÉ Radio 1

Flagship RTÉ Irish conversational podcast with Siún Ní Dhuinn, Sinéad Ní Uallacháin, and Áine Ní Bhreisleáin.

Bitesize Irish Podcast

By Bitesize Irish

Bite-sized grammar explanations, pronunciation tips, and interviews with adult learners worldwide.

Gaeilge le Jane (Intermediate Irish)

By Jane Ní Luasa

Spoken Irish immersion podcast recorded in Gougane Barra, designed specifically for adult intermediate learners.

Craic Pod

By Craic Media

Lively, modern Irish discussions on pop culture, current events, and contemporary life in Ireland.

Gaeilge i mo Chroí

By Molly Nic Céile

Visual breakdowns of Irish grammar logic, "If Irish were English", common learner mistakes, and daily idioms.

Learn Irish with Dane

By Dane Tyghe

Clear step-by-step video lessons breaking down Irish verbs, sentence order, and practical phrases for beginners.

Gaelchultúr Video Lessons

By Gaelchultúr

Structured grammar tutorials, pronunciation tips, and TEG curriculum preparation by certified teachers.

BLOC TG4

By TG4

Youth culture, street interviews, comedy sketches, and modern spoken Irish produced by TG4's digital hub.

Gaeilge Bheo

By Gaeilge Bheo

Conversational vlogs and real-world Irish practice videos aimed at young adult returners.

Raidió Fáilte (107.1 FM)

By Belfast Community Radio

Belfast community radio station broadcasting 24/7 in Irish from the Divis cultural quarter.

Raidió na Life (106.4 FM)

By Dublin Community Radio

Dublin's all-Irish station featuring modern music, topical discussion, and learner-accessible chat.

Raidió Rí-Rá

By Conradh na Gaeilge

All-Irish chart music and entertainment station broadcasting pop hits and chat for young learners.

Foclóir.ie (New English-Irish Dictionary)

By Foras na Gaeilge

Modern comprehensive English-to-Irish dictionary with contemporary idioms and native pronunciation clips in 3 dialects.

Pota Focal

By Michal Boleslav Měchura

Searchable bilingual corpus and phrase finder showing real grammar patterns and collocational usage.

Logainm.ie Placenames Database

By Fiontar & DCU

Official placenames database of Ireland with historical etymologies, maps, and audio pronunciation guides.

Dúchas.ie Folklore Archive

By National Folklore Collection

Digitised National Folklore Collection: thousands of traditional stories, folk tales, and manuscripts in Irish.

Ranganna.com Online Classes

By Gaelchultúr

Structured e-learning modules and certified live classes mapped to the European Language Portfolio (TEG).

Conradh na Gaeilge

By Conradh na Gaeilge

In-person and online adult Irish classes across Ireland and internationally; organizers of Seachtain na Gaeilge.

Turas Belfast

By Linda Ervine

Renowned cross-community Irish language initiative in East Belfast offering supportive adult beginner classes.

An Droichead

By An Droichead Belfast

South Belfast Irish language and arts centre offering weekly evening classes, singing, and cultural immersion.

Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich

By Cultúrlann Belfast

Historic Irish cultural centre on Falls Road with language classes, theatre, café, and An Ceathrú Póilí bookshop.

Pop Up Gaeltacht

By Community Network

Informal social nights in pubs and cafes where Irish speakers and learners gather for casual conversation.

Craic le Gaeilge (Discord)

By Online Community

Active global Discord community with text channels, voice practice rooms, and homework help.

Gaeilge Gan Stró! Series

By Éamonn Ó Dónaill

The definitive modern multimedia textbook series used in adult classrooms and university evening courses.

Buntús Cainte

By Tomás Ó Domhnalláin

Classic three-part oral Irish course designed to build spoken confidence through progressive everyday drills.

An Caighdeán Oifigiúil

By Houses of the Oireachtas

The authoritative official standard guide to Irish grammar, spelling, and official terminology.