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Daltaí na Gaeilge is a tax exempt, not for profit corporation dedicated to promoting and teaching the Irish language. The English translation of our name is "Students of the Irish Language". Although many of our members are fluent Irish speakers and teachers, most of us are students still working hard to learn the language. ALL of our work is done by volunteers. We hope that our homepage will both encourage and assist you to learn the Irish language, which has the oldest living literature in Western Europe.

WHO WE ARE

Daltaí na Gaeilge was founded by Ethel Brogan in 1981; and our main purpose is to offer programs to promote and teach the Irish language. Read here about our history.

THE DALTAÍ SHOP

Siopa Dhaltaí offers educational materials as well as various personal items. Educational materials include a dictionary, phrase course and texts on basic Irish grammar and conversation. We also have assorted clothing, "accessories" and art work featuring Irish. Proceeds are used solely for the purpose of promoting and teaching the Irish language.

FORUMS

Open-ended discussion areas are available in both Irish and English. General questions about the Irish language should also be posted here.

IRISH GRAMMAR [Updated]

This section focuses on Verbs and Prepositional Pronouns. Basic rules of grammar are provided,followed by pattern sentences demonstrating the rules.

IRISH PHRASES

This section provides basic words, phrases (with sound!) and pattern sentences for beginning and intermediate students.

PROVERBS

Seanfhocal na Seachtaine gives a different Irish proverb (seanfhocal) every week. Each entry includes a pronunciation guide, sound file (featuring native speakers) and a 'loose' English translation. All prior proverbs are available in the Seanfhocail Archive.

GAMES

Crosswords, Quizzes and Simiiles This area concentrates on 'alternative methods' for improving Irish language skills. Test yourself, try a crossword, or learn a catchy phrase. We invite your class or study group to submit your own crossword or quiz to share with other students.

DALTAÍ NEWS

This newsletter-type feature tracks 'official' events sponsored by Daltaí na Gaeilge as well as other topics of current interest to Daltaí members.

WHERE TO LEARN IRISH

This list covers the United States and Canada (and other countries when requested). Searchable by State, Province or region, the list contains contact information for teachers in your area and information about their programs.

TEACHERS! Add or update information
about your Irish language classes HERE.

EVENTS

Immersion programs are designed to provide concentrated yet relaxed instruction in the Irish language. Every level of participation is welcome, from total beginners to native speakers. A workshop for teachers of Irish is also offered. This schedule lists all of the known programs in North America.

ARTICLES AND SHORT STORIES

This is a diversified selection of articles, jokes, history and short stories. Although all of the materials are presented in Irish, some also have English translations. Submissions will be greatly appreciated. (The Rules and Application Form for Daltaí na Gaeilge Scholarships are also located here.)

SEARCH

Find any topic or text on this site with the SEARCH engine. But, if you want to search the FORUMS area, you will need to go there to use its own separate search engine.