TosaitheoiríBeginners
TEG Bonnleibhéal 1 and 2 (A1, A2)
For complete beginners, and for anyone whose school Irish is a distant memory.
By the end you can introduce yourself, talk about family, home and work, and follow slow, clear Irish.
Ranganna ar líneOnline Irish classes
Máire teaches adults at every level, live on Zoom.
Looking east towards An Bóthar Mór, Inis Meáin
Pick from classes for complete beginners, for people coming back to school Irish and for confident speakers, or prepare for a TEG exam or Leaving Cert Irish. Every class runs on Irish time, and the timetable below shows each one at your local time.
Na leibhéilFind your level
MeánleibhéalIntermediate
TEG Meánleibhéal 1 and 2 (B1, B2)
For people who can already hold a simple conversation.
You talk about everyday life, plans and news, give your opinion, and start to follow Irish radio and TV.
ArdleibhéalAdvanced
TEG Ardleibhéal 1 (C1)
For confident speakers who want richer, more accurate Irish.
You work on idiom, grammar and style, in conversation and on the page.
Not sure which level you are? Message Máire, or try the free level test on teg.ie.
Ranganna scrúduitheExam classes
Ullmhúchán don TEGTEG exam preparation
Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge (TEG) is the exam in Irish for adults, run by Maynooth University, with five levels from A1 to C1. Máire’s TEG class prepares you for the speaking and written parts at your level.
Gaeilge na hArdteistiméireachtaLeaving Cert Irish for adults
For mature students sitting Leaving Cert Irish, with practice for the oral, the aural and both written papers.
Amchlár 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
An rangHow the classes run
Live with Máire
Every class is live on Zoom, so you speak Irish with Máire and the class each week.
Your class room
Find your handouts, homework and the Zoom link in your class’s own room on this site.
Fees and terms
Máire sets the fees and term dates before the first term. They go up here.
CeisteannaQuestions 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 if I miss a class?
The handout and homework are in your class room, so you can catch up before the next class.
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.