Upcoming (and past) Events
Virtual Irish Learning: Féile na Samhna
November Irish language immersion series with the North American Gaeltacht
Série de l’immersion de langue irlandaise: Féile na Samhna
Joignez-vous à nous les 16, 17, 23 et 24 novembre de 10h à 15h HE.
Standing Meeting for Volunteers
Once-a-month, standing meeting for our working groups and volunteers (and those thinking of volunteering)
Standing Meeting for Volunteers
Once-a-month, standing meeting for our working groups and volunteers (and those thinking of volunteering)
Irish Language Summer Immersion Week 2024
The North American Gaeltacht welcomes you to the Gaeltacht Summer Immersion Week, 12-17 August 2024. We are offering classes for all levels, from complete beginners to fluent speakers. Camping at the Gaeltacht site allows a full immersion in the language. Join us in Tamworth, Ontario, for a learning opportunity like no other outside of Ireland.
Tumsheachtain Samhraidh 2024
Cuireann Gaeltacht an Oileáin Úir fáilte romhat chun Tumsheachtain Samhraidh na Gaeltachta, 12-17ú Lúnasa 2024. Beidh ranganna ar fáil do gach leibhéal, ó ghlantosaitheoirí go cainteoirí líofa. Campáil ar an suíomh bheith thumtha go hiomlán sa teanga le linn na seachtaine. Bí linn i dTamworth, Ontáirio, le haghaidh deis foghlama nach bhfuil cosúil le haon cheann eile taobh lasmuigh d’Éirinn.
Semaine d'immersion d'été en langue irlandaise 2024
Une aventure irlandaise sans pareil vous attend ! Notre camp d’immersion linguistique vous enchantera.
Plongez dans une aventure irlandaise à la fois culturelle et linguistique sans quitter le continent. Ne manquez pas cette rare occasion d’apprendre l’irlandais par immersion ici même en Amérique du Nord !
Standing Meeting for Volunteers
Once-a-month, standing meeting for our working groups and volunteers (and those thinking of volunteering)
Standing Meeting for Volunteers
Once-a-month, standing meeting for our working groups and volunteers (and those thinking of volunteering)
Annual General Meeting 2024
We are pleased to invite you to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Cumann na Gaeltachta, the organizing body of Gaeltacht an Oileáin Úir, which will take place on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
Standing Meeting for Volunteers
Once-a-month, standing meeting for our working groups and volunteers (and those thinking of volunteering)
Standing Meeting for Volunteers
Once-a-month, standing meeting for our working groups and volunteers (and those thinking of volunteering)
Standing Meeting for Volunteers
Once-a-month, standing meeting for our working groups and volunteers (and those thinking of volunteering)
St. Patrick's Eve Siamsa
Join us for an enchanting evening of music, poetry, and storytelling as we come together to honor the eve of St. Patrick's Day, the beloved patron saint of Ireland! Virtual and Free.
Standing Meeting for Volunteers
Once-a-month, standing meeting for our working groups and volunteers (and those thinking of volunteering)
February Irish Immersion Series 2024
Enjoy language classes, cultural workshops, and community support with the North American Gaeltacht. Weekends in February.
Standing Meeting for Volunteers
Once-a-month, standing meeting for our working groups and volunteers (and those thinking of volunteering)
Standing Meeting for Volunteers
Once-a-month, standing meeting for our working groups and volunteers (and those thinking of volunteering)
Standing Meeting for Volunteers
Once-a-month, standing meeting for our working groups and volunteers (and those thinking of volunteering)
November Irish Immersion Series 2023
Enjoy language classes, cultural workshops, and community support with the North American Gaeltacht. Weekends in November.
Standing Meeting for Volunteers
Once-a-month, standing meeting for our working groups and volunteers (and those thinking of volunteering)
Gaeltacht Site Work Day (September)
Gaeltacht site work days are drop-in days to help us to maintain the physical site throughout the Spring-Autumn. This is open to anyone able to come to the site to help with minor maintenance.
Summer Immersion Week 2023
The North American Gaeltacht welcomes you to the Gaeltacht Summer Immersion Week, 14-19 August 2023. We are offering classes for all levels, from complete beginners to fluent speakers. Camping at the Gaeltacht site allows a full immersion in the language. Join us in Tamworth, Ontario, for a learning opportunity like no other outside of Ireland.
Gaeltacht Site Work Day (August)
Gaeltacht site work days are drop-in days to help us to maintain the physical site throughout the Spring-Autumn. This is open to anyone able to come to the site to help with minor maintenance.
Oíche na Gaelainne
Come out to Brigids Well on Saint Patrick St. and practice Irish with us in a relaxing social setting!
Gaeltacht Site Work Day (July)
Gaeltacht site work days are drop-in days to help us to maintain the physical site throughout the Spring-Autumn. This is open to anyone able to come to the site to help with minor maintenance.
Cumann na Gaeltachta AGM
Our online AGM sets the course of the orgaization for the coming year (with added immersion opportunity)
Gaeltacht Site Work Day (June)
Gaeltacht site work days are drop-in days to help us to maintain the physical site throughout the Spring-Autumn. This is open to anyone able to come to the site to help with minor maintenance.
The Festival of Snow - February Irish Immersion Series
Gaeltacht an Oileáin Úir, the North American Gaeltacht, invites you again to our virtual February Immersion Series, Féile an tSneachta. The dedication of the North American GAeltacht community is clear, as is the growth and development people are experiencing with increased chances for speaking. For this reason, we are proud to bring you another opportunity.
February 2023
Join us over the course of two weekends (18-19 & 25-26 February 2023) for language classes at all levels, absolute beginner to fluent speaker. With classes each day and cultural workshops, there will be many chances for conversational practice in an atmosphere that allows the learner an opportunity to use their language skills outside the classroom.
This is a unique opportunity for immersive learning with classes and a workshop each day through video chat. Join with us and meet a community of Irish speakers who come together virtually and physically to keep our language as a community language between us, vibrantly alive.
Daily Schedule Sat - Sun (ET)
10:00 am - 12:30 pm: Irish Classes
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Lunch
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm: Workshop (Saturdays), Social Event (Sundays)
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Happy Hour (Open Social Call)
Class Levels
Level 1 (TEG A1): Acquire the basics.
Level 2 (TEG A2): Improve speaking ability and broaden knowledge of grammar.
Level 3 (TEG B1): Improve fluency, increase vocabulary.
Level 4 (TEG B2): Improve fluency.
Level 5 (TEG C): Speak with other fluent speakers and work on the finer points of the language.
Learn more about the class levels
Fees
Full package: $85
Student rate (recognized university programs): $35
Financial hardship rate available
Any questions, info@gaeilge.ca
November Irish Immersion and Competitions
As the only recognized Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking area) outside of Ireland, the North American Gaeltacht is inviting you to our virtual Fall Immersion Series, Féile na Samhna
November 2022
Over the course of three weekends, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 of November 2022, experienced teachers will offer weekend language classes for all levels. As well, a variety of cultural workshops will be offered, giving students the chance to practice their language skills outside the classroom. It is our goal that every learner will be at ease practicing and speaking Irish in a relaxed atmosphere.
We are offering a unique opportunity for immersive learning with classes and a workshop each day through video chat.
The November Immersion Series is the perfect opportunity to have a Gaeltacht experience from wherever you are!
Summer Immersion Week 2022
The North American Gaeltacht welcomes you to the Gaeltacht Summer Immersion Week, 8-13 August 2022. We are offering classes for all levels, from complete beginners to fluent speakers. Camping at the Gaeltacht site allows a full immersion in the language. Join us in Tamworth, Ontario, for a learning opportunity like no other outside of Ireland.