Author of  Courses
Our courses have been compiled and written by our Director, Diarmuid Ó Donnchadha, a recognized authority on Irish language courses for adults, whose works include  Múineadh na Gaeilge, (The Teaching of Irish), a handbook for Irish language teachers, An Clóchomhar, (1964), a self-instruction course  in the Irish Language for The Linguaphone Institute/Gael Linn (1974), Castar an Taoide, (Turn the Tide), Coiscéim (1995), a work on language promotion with special regard to the Irish language. He has contributed many articles and papers to Irish language teaching journals etc. His Ráleabhar Gaeilge (An Irish-English Phrase-book), Mercier Press/Bord na Gaeilge is very popular. A novel, Ardfhear was highly acclaimed. He has also published several short stories and essays. His unpublished works include intensive teacher-taught Irish Language courses for both adults and teenagers. He complied and taught the first ever intensive course in the Irish Language.

Diarmuid works  jointly with Rónán Ó Donnchadha, whose published works include Micheál Óg Ó Longán, File, Coiscéim, 1994.
Course Content and Construction

The courses are based on a critical evaluation of the theories of a functional/notional syllabus and the communicative approach to language teaching and learning. While theories of transformational generative grammar are not ignored choice of exponants for the realisation of functions and notions takes account of the valuable work done on the structures and vocabulary of the Irish language. A sounds course, based on a phonemic analysis of the language forms an important part of all our courses. Aspects of the history and literature of the language are included in courses as appropriate.

Courses Currently on Offer
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