2026 FALL CLASSES

TEN-WEEK IRISH LANGUAGE AND HISTORY COURSES WITH THE FRIENDS OF IRISH STUDIES

CÚRSAÍ | COURSES

Four courses are being offered in Fall, 2026:

BEGINNING IRISH :

This course is designed to help you master the fundamentals. You will learn the sounds (phonemes) of the language and build a foundation in basic conversation.

INTERMEDIATE IRISH :

This course is designed to build on your foundational knowledge of Irish, developing greater confidence in conversation, comprehension, and written expression. You will expand your vocabulary, strengthen your command of Irish grammar, and engage with increasingly complex texts and conversations while deepening your understanding of Irish language and culture.

ADVANCED IRISH :

This course is designed to develop a high level of fluency and accuracy in Irish. You will refine your command of advanced grammar and vocabulary while engaging with complex conversations, literature, and cultural material. Emphasis will be placed on expressing nuanced ideas, understanding different registers of the language, and developing confidence in both spoken and written Irish.

IRISH HISTORY:

The course in Irish history explores Ireland’s past through a Gaelic lens. Beginning with prehistoric Ireland, it traces the Celtic roots of Irish civilization, the impact of the Vikings and the Norman invasion, and the ensuing struggle between Gaelic and Anglo-Irish cultures that culminated in the devastation of the Great Famine. The modern period examines the formation of Irish America and the Gaelic Revival it produced, culminating in the 1916 Rising, the War of Independence, and the establishment of the Irish Free State.

TEAGASCÓIRÍ | INSTRUCTORS

• Traolach Ó Ríordáin

AM NA gCRUINNITHE | MEETING TIMES (MST)

• Beginning Irish: Every Tuesday (10:00AM-11:00AM & 5:00PM-6:00PM)

• Intermediate Irish: Every Monday (3:00PM-4:00PM)

• Advanced Irish: Every Tuesday (3:00PM-4:00PM)

• Irish History: Every Wednesday (10:00AM-11:00AM & 4:00PM-5:00PM)

CREIDIÚINTÍ | CREDITS

Montana Office of Public Instruction credit is available for no additional charge.

COSTAIS & CLÁRÚCHÁN | COSTS & REGISTRATION

The tuition cost for each course is $299. Members of the Friends of Irish Studies receive a $20 discount, bringing the total to $279.

Register and complete your payment online by clicking here, or download a printable form here and send it to us via mail.