Dolmain Irish language study in Donegal, Ireland, at Oideas Gael
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"Rich in its complexity, soulful in its expression and resonantly inspirational, the Irish language, too often perceived as a burden, is as important to our identity as the very land upon which it is spoken. Life without it would seem empty and unfulfilled — with it we nurture our sense of place. Too often we hear the cries of regret in advanced years, as if a part of us is missing, and, to remedy this, our challenge is to pass it on to the next generation and to encourage them to do likewise, for the fact remains and always will, the Irish language, battered as it may be, is far too strong to just simply go away."— Fiachna Ó Braonáin ó THE HOTHOUSE FLOWERS

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About Us
Students of Irish language (Gaeilge) at Oideas Gael
Ag cómhrá ag Oideas Gael, Gleann Cholm Cille...
Students having a chat at coffee break.
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FORAS CULTÚIR ULADH (The Ulster Cultural Institute), above, with its custom designed facilities, is used by OIDEAS GAEL in Gleann Cholm Cille as the venue for its varied activities, catering for specific needs of language learners and the special requirements of our cultural programme.
Oideas Gael has been recognised, on a number of occasions, as one of Ireland's unique cultural education providers and was the 1997 winner of the National Rural Tourism Award sponsored by Bord Fáilte, The Northern Ireland Tourist Board and Allied Irish Banks. We also achieved the distinction of being the winner of the BARR 50 businesses in Irish, from the daily Irish language paper and sponsored by Foras na Gaeilge in 2006. In 2007 we were selected as one of the top 20 companies in the Gaeltacht as part of Gradam Gnó na Gaeltachta, organised by Údarás na Gaeltachta.

spaceSince its founding, OIDEAS GAEL has grown from offering one course in 1984 to its present-day varied schedule, attracting hundreds of participants to take part in its highly acclaimed language courses and cultural programmes.

Irish people, drawn from all backgrounds, constitute up to half of those attending, while the remainder travel from many other parts of the world especially to attend. The unique blend of our expertly prepared language courses and an attractive mix of cultural sessions enables learners to improve their fluency in Irish, while at the same time enjoying the living culture of our Gaeltacht community.

As an alternative to the graded language courses, a broad range of cultural activity programmes is offered to participants interested in experiencing a unique style of learning activity holiday.

Group Organisers are also catered for! We have created a number of tailor-made programmes that are especially suited to participants' varied interests. Over the years, we have welcomed groups from prestigious universities in the USA and Europe.

We deliver regular semester programmes for the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Evergreen State College, Olympia; University of Charlston, South Carolina and numerous others. Your visit to Oideas Gael with a group can vary in length from a few days to a five-week programme.

Please see our Active Culture pages or contact us at no obligation to find out how we can help you organise a truly unique and memorable experience for your group.

Irish gaelic course directors

Ár nAidhmeanna
Our Aims
Freastal a dhéanamh ar dhaoine fásta maidir le foghlaim, cleachtadh agus feabhsú na Gaeilge. To provide adult learners with the opportunity to study, practise, and improve their Irish.
Páirt a ghlacadh i saol na Gaeltachta.
To participate fully in the daily life of the Gaeltacht.
Litríocht agus an cultúr na Gaeilge a chur chun cinn. To promote the literature and culture of the Irish Language.
Ceangal caradais a neartú idir Ghaeil ar fud an domhain.
To strengthen the bonds of friendship among people of Gaelic background and interests around the world.
Caidreamh idir muintir na Gaeltachta agus pobal na hÉireann uilig a chothú tríd an Ghaeilge. To nurture relations between Gaeltacht people and the rest of Ireland through the language.
Daoine de gach cúlra cultúrtha, creidimh agus polaitiúil a thabhairt le chéile trí mheán na Gaeilge. To bring together people of all cultural, religious and political backgrounds through the medium of the Irish language.

Below left: a view of the Glen.   Below right: Irish class!

Ceann de na Clocha Turais sa Ghleann
One of the many pre-Christian
cross-inscribed slabs of the Glen
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Contact information:

Post: Oideas Gael, Gleann Cholm Cille,
          Contae Dhún na nGall, Éire

Tel:
+353 (0)74 97 30 248;
Facs:
+353 (0)74 97 30 348

Ríomhphoist: eolas@oideas-gael.com

Oideas Gael Irish Language Book Shop
leabhair Gaeilge, cúrsaí, téipeanna, dlúthdhioscaí ceoil agus amhhráin, ábhair do mhúinteoirí, srl.

••• Úr!  Gearrscannáin! •••
New! DVD of Irish language film shorts. See details here
Irish language learning aids are available by mail from Oideas Gael— courses on tape, books, CD-rom, CDs of Irish songs & traditional music, dictionaries, teachers' materials and many other items. We offer same-day mail order service for purchases made online or by phone. Please download our list, and feel free to contact us if you have any questions!

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