Why Study Irish at TCD?

If you have an interest in studying Irish, be it Early Irish, Modern Irish or both, or if you want to combine it with various other subjects, then you should consider studying with us here in Trinity College.

The Department of Irish and Celtic Languages is a small, friendly department - all the staff and students get to know each other well over their course of study, and the lecturers are always willing to speak to students.

The Irish department has an international reputation for its teaching and research. It offers a four-year degree course, which is taught through Irish in the case of Modern Irish, and through English in the case of Early Irish, and all aspects of Irish literature and language are covered. Uniquely in Ireland, Scottish Gaelic is an integral part of the Modern Irish course and you'll have an opportunity to visit the Isle of Skye and Sabhal Mòr Ostaigh.

Students of Early Irish have the opportunity of studying abroad for a semester. See past-pupil, Christina Cleary's profile to see how she got on.

An Cumann Gaelach is one of the strongest societies in the College, running many events during the year, as does Oifigeach na Gaeilge, making the study of Irish not only academically interesting and challenging, but also a lot of fun. See other student profiles for a taste. And you could also have a look at Oifigeach na Gaeilge's website, in particular the College's 'Scéim Chónaithe' might be of interest - a scheme whereby students who wish to live in Trinity College's mini-Gaeltacht receive a grant towards their accommodation costs.

Trinity College itself is in an excellent location in the heart of the city, close to many Irish-language amenities, including Gael Linn, Conradh na Gaeilge, An Siopa Leabhar, and other research facilities such as the National Library and the R.I.A, as well as all the other conveniences of a city-centre campus location, between Grafton Street's shops and a wide selection of eateries.