Irish Language Group - Auckland Irish Club

Irish Language Group

Grúpa na Gaeilge

Auckland Irish Club

📅 Every Monday Evening

🕖 7:00 PM

📍 Auckland Irish Club

Fáilte! Welcome to the Irish Language Group at Auckland Irish Club. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to improve your Irish, we meet every Monday evening at 7:00 PM to learn, practice, and celebrate the beautiful Irish language together.

Below you'll find a comprehensive collection of online resources to support your learning journey, including television programs, radio stations, YouTube channels, and essential learning tools.

📚 Essential Learning Resources

Online Learning Platforms

🎥 YouTube Channels

TG4 Official Channel

Clips from TG4 shows, live streams of GAA games, and highlight content from Irish television programming.

Watch on YouTube

Dane Thyghe

Perfect for beginners! Simple, effective lessons teaching Irish words, phrases, and grammar with helpful subtitles. Primarily Munster dialect.

Watch on YouTube

Bitesize Irish

Short "bitesize" lessons covering practical phrases and vocabulary. Great for daily learning and building conversational skills.

Watch on YouTube

Molly's Irish Language Channel

Ulster dialect content with blogs, interviews, and learning materials. Engaging content for learners at various levels.

Watch on YouTube

Ciara Ní É

Modern Irish poetry and "What the Focal" series discussing Irish language topics. All content in Irish with nearly 80 videos available.

Watch on YouTube

Úna-Minh Kavanagh

Content in both Irish and English covering language, gaming, and foraging. Natural speaking style with West Kerry dialect influences.

Watch on YouTube

TGLurgan

High-quality Irish translations of popular songs. Engaging way to learn vocabulary and improve comprehension through music.

Watch on YouTube

Tuairisc

Irish language news platform delivering current affairs, analysis, and entertainment. Perfect for engaging with real-world Irish.

Watch on YouTube

Peregrinus - Linguaphone Gaeilge (1970s)

Restored 1970s Linguaphone Irish course with Irish and English captions. Classic structured lessons perfect for systematic learning of grammar and vocabulary.

Watch Full Course Playlist

Stories in Irish

Engaging Irish language stories for learners. Improve listening comprehension through narrative content at various difficulty levels.

Watch on YouTube

Studyclix Ireland - Sraith Pictiúr

State exam Irish language preparation materials including Sraith Pictiúr (picture sequences) for Leaving Certificate students.

Watch Playlists

📻 Radio Stations

RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta FEATURED

Ireland's traditional Irish language radio service since 1972. Broadcasting 24 hours with news, traditional music, folk, sports, and cultural programming. Excellent for immersive listening practice.

Listen Live

Raidió na Life (Dublin)

Community Irish language radio station based in Dublin, offering local and national programming.

Visit Raidió na Life

Raidió Fáilte (Belfast)

Belfast's Irish language community radio station, serving the Northern Ireland Irish-speaking community.

Visit Raidió Fáilte

RRR.ie - Raidió Rí-Rá

Irish language online radio station featuring music, talk shows, and cultural programming. Broadcasting diverse content for all ages.

Visit Raidió Rí-Rá

📺 Television & Video

TG4 FEATURED

Ireland's national Irish-language television broadcaster. Watch live or catch up with hundreds of programs including drama, sports, documentaries, news (Nuacht TG4), and children's content. Available worldwide with English subtitles.

Visit TG4 Website

TG4 Player

Stream TG4 content live or on-demand from anywhere in the world. Apps available for iOS, Android, and Smart TVs. Perfect for catching shows like the popular soap opera Ros na Rún.

Watch TG4 Player

BLOC (TG4)

Short-form Irish language videos covering social issues, entertainment, gaming, travel, and more. Modern, engaging content showcasing young Irish talent.

Explore BLOC

Cúla4

TG4's Irish language programming for children. Great for learning basic vocabulary and phrases in a fun, accessible way.

Visit Cúla4

RTÉ Player

RTÉ's streaming service with a wide selection of Irish language content including drama, documentaries, and entertainment. (Search for "Gaeilge" to find Irish language programs.)

Visit RTÉ Player

Mol Scéal

Irish language storytelling platform featuring short films, animations, and video content celebrating Irish culture and creativity.

Visit Mol Scéal

🇳🇿 Irish Language in Aotearoa

The History of Irish Language in New Zealand

Explore the fascinating history of the Irish language in Aotearoa New Zealand from 1840 to the present day: