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Language Schools in Dún Aonghasa

Dún Aonghasa, Inishmore (Aran Islands)

⏱ 15 hours

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About this experience

Dún Aonghasa Language Schools is a Gaelic language learning centre located on the cliff edge of Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands. It offers immersive Irish courses in a Gaeltacht environment, where daily instruction is paired with local cultural activities. The school operates from a restored stone building adjacent to the prehistoric fort of Dún Aonghasa, providing direct access to the island's heritage sites.

What to expect

Courses run from one to four weeks, with 15 hours of Irish language tuition per week in small groups of six to eight students.
All levels are catered for, from absolute beginners to advanced speakers, with placement tests on the first morning.
Tuition includes daily conversation practice with native speakers from the island, plus guided walks to the fort, the Wormhole, and the seal colony at Kilmurvey.
Accommodation is available with local families, where breakfast and evening meals are taken entirely through Irish, reinforcing classroom learning.
The school provides all course materials, including workbooks, audio recordings, and access to a digital library of Aran Islands folklore.
Suitable for adult learners aged 18 and over, including university students seeking ECTS credits and professionals needing certified Irish proficiency.