Irish Language Classes
In cooperation with Elms College, the Irish Cultural Center is pleased to offer a range of Irish classes for the 2025/2026 academic year. In addition, this partnership is again successful in bringing to campus our sixteenth consecutive Irish Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant, Michaela Burke.
These classes are a continuation of the courses started in the fall.
To Enroll
Download > Irish Language Classes Registration Form
Fill out and mail the registration form to the Elms College Registrar. Registrations MUST be received by January 20. ICC Patrons receive a $50 discount.
Irish Language Classes – Spring 2026
These classes are a continuation of the courses started in the fall.
INTRODUCTORY IRISH LEVEL I: Second Semester (Zoom Online)
This beginner course will introduce students to developing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
• Mondays 6:00 – 7:30 pm: January 26 – May 4, 2026
Taught by Margaret Ryan on Zoom. Cost is $200.
INTRODUCTORY IRISH LEVEL II: Second Semester (Zoom Online)
For those students who have had at least one or more years of prior study and are not yet ready to enroll in the intermediate class.
• Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:30 pm: January 27 – May 5, 2026
Taught by Margaret Ryan on Zoom. Cost is $200.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED PRACTICE IRISH: Second Semester (In Person at Elms College)
For advanced students who have had three or more years of prior study, to increase their reading, writing and conversation skills. Emphasis is placed on strengthening spoken Irish.
• Wednesdays 5:00 – 7:30 pm: January 21 – April 29, 2026
Taught by FLTA Michaela Burke at Elms College. Cost is $225.
About the Instructors
This year’s Irish Language FLTA is Michaela Burke, who lives in Claremorris, Co. Mayo. She has a BA in Education, Math, and Irish, and is presently working on her MA in the Irish language at Mary Immaculate College in Limerick, which she expects to complete in September. In addition, she plays Gaelic football and enjoys sharing Irish culture through dance, music, and folklore.
Margaret Ryan began learning Irish at the Elms in 2014 and has continued her studies over the years, graduating from Boston College this past May with a major in biology and minor in Irish Studies. At Boston College, Margaret had the opportunity to take advanced Irish language classes, attend an immersive language course in the Carraroe Gaeltacht, and coordinate a weekly Irish conversation group. Passionate about promoting and spreading love for this beautiful language, Margaret is excited to be teaching Irish through the ICC and Elms College this year.
All classes must have a minimum of five students registered to take place.