Irish Language Residency Schemes for students
Trinity College Dublin has an Irish language residency scheme in place for undergraduate students in years 1-4. The scheme aims to offer students an opportunity to live in a mini-Gaeltacht in university accommodation. They live with other Irish-speaking students and are encouraged to use the language in their daily lives. The scheme supports the university's Irish language activites and promotes the language among the student community.
There are two parts to the residency scheme in Trinity:
- Accommodation on campus and in Trinity Hall for second, third and fourth year students
- Accommodation in Trinity Hall, Dublin 6 for first-year students
1. Campus & Second-Year Residency Scheme
This Scheme is for second, third and fourth year fulltime, undergraduate students. It is located in Trinity's city centre campus and in Trinity Hall, Dartry, Dublin 6. A total of 18 spaces are offered; 12 spaces located on campus and 6 spaces in Trinity Hall.
Applications are currently being accepted for the Campus & Second Year Residency Scheme for the 2025-26 academic year. Further information is available at this link. The deadline for application is Friday 9th May 2025.
2. Trinity Hall/First-Year Residency Scheme
This Scheme is for first year students. The accommodation is located in Trinity Hall, Dartry, Dublin 6. A total of 12 spaces are offered.
Further information on the First-Year Residency Scheme is available at this link. The application process for the 2025-26 academic year will open shortly.