What's Involved

Scoil Scairte offers a roadmap to help reorient and root people back into relationship with the language and the wild world around them. A key element of the programme is a focus on holistic learning, so that participants will come away with a direct experience of the language both in the head and the heart.

Each week, a new guide will take us on a journey into the soul of the Irish language through a broad range of shared experiences from storytelling and music to dancing, folklore, hip hop, hurling, knitting, sean nós singing and other creative practices.

The creative syllabus features weekly 90-minute bilingual learning sessions with inspiring teachable moments, live music by internationally renowned artists and a language learning component led by Seosamh Mac Seoin, our resident teacher (múinteoir). There are break-out sessions, homework, care packages, resources and special weekly bonus treats.

We are passionate about creating a methodology that provides a range of root pathways into the language (featuring visual, auditory and experiential practices) to include all kinds of learners. Offerings include the Immrama Immersions listening experiences.

Participants also gain 3-months free access to our private community membership space: Meitheal, where we can gather together outside of the classroom to connect with each other and nurture our relationship with the Irish language. This space is also home to weekly guided conversation circles for both beginners and intermediates.