Language Classes

All times listed are Sydney time – please adjust as necessary for your timezone

Mondays 2022 – classes resume 10 January 
Beginners’ Irish Language classes
Online

Small, informal conversation and grammar classes that meet online every Monday via Zoom.  Suitable for beginners and those with just a few words.  New starters are always welcome.
Schedule
5:00pm – 5:45pm weekly
Venue
Zoom online meeting – contact us by email to be sent the link
Cost
$15 ($10 concession) per class
Pay in advance or on the day by bank transfer

Tuesdays 2021 – classes resume 18 January
Scottish Gaelic Conversation classes
Online

Small, informal conversation classes that meet online every Tuesday via Zoom.  Suitable for absolute beginners to advanced beginners.  New starters are always welcome.
Schedule
7:00pm – 7:45pm weekly
Venue
Zoom online meeting – contact us by email to be sent the link
Cost
$15 ($10 concession) per class
Pay in advance or on the day by bank transfer

Wednesdays 2022 – classes resume 12 January
Scottish Gaelic Reading classes
Online

Small, informal reading and conversation classes that meet online every Wednesday evening via Zoom.  We read a pre-circulated text and practise conversation.  Suitable for advanced beginners to intermediate learners.  New starters are always welcome.
Schedule
7:30pm – 9:00pm weekly
Venue
Zoom online meeting – contact us by email to be sent the link
Cost
$15 ($10 concession) per class
Pay in advance or on the day by bank transfer

Thursdays 2021
Old Irish Language classes – classes resume 20 January
Online

Small, informal reading and grammar classes that meet online every Thursday via Zoom.  Suitable for advanced beginners.  Please contact us if you are interested in joining these classes.
(Note:  Old Irish is the ancestor language of Irish, Scottish Gaelic and Manx, which was spoken and written in the early medieval period.)
Schedule
6:00pm – 7:00pm weekly
Venue
Zoom online meeting – contact us by email to be sent the link
Cost
$15 per class
Pay in advance or on the day by bank transfer

Friday 27 – Monday 30 May 2022 
Scottish Gaelic Retreat
Glen Innes

Spend a weekend immersed in the Scottish Gaelic language at beautiful Glen Innes in the Northern NSW Country.  We have booked rooms at the Central Motel and everyone will have their own room with bathroom. Please contact us if you’d like a shared room so we can arrange that for you.  Formal Scottish Gaelic language classes will be interspersed with coffee at the Croft, exploring the Australian Standing Stones National Celtic Monument and Martin’s Lookout and a visit to the local gin distillery.  All activities are optional, providing time to relax.  All meals, materials, accommodation, etc. are included in the price.  No prior knowledge of Scottish Gaelic is required.
Venue
Glen Innes, NSW
Cost
$500 – Please register in advance here
Program and Registration

On very rare occasions, we may have to cancel an event due to circumstances beyond our control.  On such occasions, we will notify all registered participants and arrange a full refund.  If you are unable to attend an event for which you have registered, we will arrange a full refund if you cancel with at least 48 hours’ notice.  If you cancel with less than 48 hours’ notice, we will endeavour to arrange a reduced registration fee for a substitute event.

Really want to come but can’t afford it?
Contact us about payment plans or scholarships.