Overview

This intensive course is specifically aimed at students with little or no previous knowledge of Irish. Learners will focus on conversation and listening skills as part of the Irish language learning process and they will be encouraged to use these skills, not only in the classroom but also independently outside the formal classroom setting.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be over 21 years of age.

What you will Learn

• Introductions
• Working through the medium of Irish
• Numbers/Counting things
• The Weather/Greetings
• Health and Feelings
• Where are you from
• Time/Making Arrangements
• Where do you live?
• Looking for facilities
• The Family/The Household
• Pastimes & University Subjects

Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this micro-credential, you will receive credits as per the European Credit and Transfer System. These credits are recognised by the awarding institution as credits aligned to learning completed at undergraduate level 8.

Learning Outcomes

1. úsáid a bhaint as na hacmhainní atá ar fáil sa Ghaeilge ag an leibhéal seo den phróiseas foghlama. / Use the resources available in Irish at this level of the learning process.
2. spriocanna foghlama a leagan amach dóibh féin agus féintreoir i leith fhoghlaim na teanga a chothú. / Set learning goals for themselves and foster self-direction in learning the language.
3. Frásaí agus foclóir a úsáidtear go minic sa chaint a thuiscint, mar shampla, ábhar a bhaineann go díreach le saol pearsanta na mac léinn. / Understand phrases and vocabulary that are often used in speech, for example, material that is directly related to the personal life of the students.
4. fuaimeanna litreacha na haibítre Gaeilge a aithint chomh maith leis na pátrúin bhéime. / Recognize the sounds of the letters of the Irish alphabet as well as the pronouncation patterns.
5. iad féin a chur in iúl i suímh ina dteastaíonn malartú eolais atá simplí agus díreach. / Express themselves in situations that require a simple and direct exchange of information.
6. téacsanna simplí eolais agus cuntais shimplí a thuiscint, mar shampla, fógraí, cártaí poist nótaí scríofa agus ríomhphoist. / Understand simple informational texts and simple accounts, for example, advertisements, postcards, written notes and emails.
7. foirmeacha ina dteastaíonn eolas pearsanta a líonadh amach agus nótaí, litreacha gearra agus cártaí poist a scríobh. / Fill out forms that require personal information and will also write notes, short letters and postcards.

Assessments

• Department-based Assessment (100%)

Contact

If you have any questions about this course, please contact:

An Dr Dorothy Ní Uigín
Riarthóir Theagasc na Gaeilge,
Áras na Gaeilge, Gaillimh
Díreach: 091 493493

Email: Dorothy Ní Uigín

How to Apply

From 4th May 2026 you can apply for this micro-credential through our Online Application Portal. 

Learn more about our application process.

Apply here: Online Application Portal

When completing your application please make sure to select the following categories:

College/Interest Type: Humanities & Languages

Academic Programme: Select your micro-credential from the drop-down list 

Academic Term: Select the academic term Autumn 2026 (Semester 1) or Spring 2027 (Semester2)