Údarás na Gaeltachta Expands Irish Language Learning Opportunities for Gaeltacht Employees

Údarás na Gaeltachta has announced an exciting new partnership with Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) to deliver free, accredited Irish language courses for employees working in Gaeltacht businesses.

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The courses will be delivered by leading Irish language training provider Gaelchultúr, and are fully accredited by QQI at levels 2–6 of the National Qualifications Framework. Designed to fit around busy working lives, the flexible part-time programme runs online with just one class per week over 12 weeks, with courses commencing in March.

With a strong focus on practical language skills and confident everyday communication, the programme welcomes learners at all levels:

Level 2 (A1) Complete beginners

Level 3 (A2) Those with some basic Irish

Level 4 (B1) Those who studied Irish at school

Level 5 (B2) Those comfortable holding occasional Irish conversations

Level 6 (C1) Advanced speakers looking to further develop their skills

Participants who wish to take their learning further can also avail of an additional support scheme provided by Údarás na Gaeltachta to help them achieve the prestigious Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge (TEG) qualification.

Rónán Mac Con Iomaire, Director of Regional, Community & Language Development at Údarás na Gaeltachta, welcomed the initiative:

“We are delighted to announce this new partnership with MSLETB and Gaelchultúr. It reflects our commitment to empowering employees across the Gaeltacht to strengthen their Irish in the workplace. We firmly believe this programme will have a lasting, positive impact on the use of Irish in the communities where our employees work and live and we encourage anyone interested to get involved.”

Register Your Interest Today

To find out more or to express your interest, contact the team at: pleanailteanga@udaras.ie