Foghlaim Gaeilge le MáireLearn Irish with Máire
Máire teaches adults at every level in live classes on Zoom, and runs week-long courses on Inis Meáin every June.
A track on Inis Meáin in June
Trí bhealach le foghlaimThree ways to learn
Ranganna ar líneOnline classes
Máire teaches live on Zoom every week, with classes for beginners, improvers and confident speakers.See the classes
Ranganna scrúduitheExam classes
Máire prepares adults for the TEG exams, A1 to C1, and for Leaving Cert Irish.See the exam classes
Meitheamh ar Inis MeáinJune on Inis Meáin
Spend a week in class on the island, with Irish spoken around you all day.See the June weekAmchlár na seachtaineThe weekly timetable
Classes run on Irish time. Choose your city to see each one at your local time.
| Day | Class | Irish time | Your time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dé LuainMonday | TEG exam preparationA1 to C1 | 10am | |
| Dé LuainMonday | AdvancedC1 | 7.30pm | |
| Dé MáirtTuesday | BeginnersA1, A2 | 10am | |
| Dé MáirtTuesday | BeginnersA1, A2 | 7.30pm | |
| Dé CéadaoinWednesday | Leaving Cert Irish for adultsExam class | 10am | |
| Dé CéadaoinWednesday | IntermediateB1, B2 | 7.30pm | |
| Dé DomhnaighSunday | IntermediateB1, B2 | 7.30pm |
Days and times to be confirmed. Every class is live on Zoom, on Irish time.
Not sure which class? Ask Máire on WhatsApp
Conas a oibríonn séHow it works
Scríobh chuig MáireMessage Máire
Tell her how much Irish you have, even if it’s none at all, and she’ll suggest a class.
Bí linn ar ZoomJoin on Zoom
Join your class live on a laptop, tablet or phone. You hear Irish and speak it from the first week.
Do sheomra rangaOpen your class room
Find the handouts, homework and Zoom link in your class’s own room on this site.
Meitheamh ar Inis MeáinA week on the island
Spend a week on Inis Meáin, where Irish is the everyday language. The June dates go up here as soon as Máire sets them.
- When
- June 2027, dates to come
- Getting there
- Ferry from Ros a’ Mhíl, about 50 minutes, or a flight from Connemara Airport, under ten minutes
- Where you stay
- Máire will help you find a place on the island
Faoi MháireAbout Máire
Máire lives on Inis Meáin and has taught Irish for many years. She now teaches her own classes on Zoom to adults wherever they live.
More about MáireCeisteannaQuestions people ask
Am I too old to start?
No. These classes are for adults, and Máire starts from wherever you are.
I did Irish in school years ago. Where do I start?
Tell Máire what you remember and she’ll suggest the right class. You can also try the free 60-question level test on teg.ie.
Can I join from America or Australia?
Yes. Classes run on Irish time, and the timetable on this site shows each class in your own city’s time.
What do I need?
You need Zoom on a laptop, tablet or phone, and a notebook.
Will I get a certificate?
TEG, Maynooth University’s exam in Irish for adults, gives a certificate at each of its five levels, from A1 to C1. Máire’s TEG class prepares you for it.
How do I pay?
Máire sends you the fee and how to pay when she confirms your place.
Labhair le MáireAsk Máire about a class
Message her on WhatsApp or ring. Tell her where you live and what Irish you have.