Launches 9th September 2024
6pm Monday - Weekly class over 10 weeks. [Access to class recordings after each class ]
Introduction to Basic Irish over 10 weeks covering greetings, basic introductions, basic grammar structure for communication in Irish.
Classes will be based on Irish used in daily life.
Suitable for all.
Classes are taught via Zoom with recordings of the class left up for a week for revision and absence.
About your teacher, Cormac 'Buzz' Ó Briain:
"Fáilte chuig Na Gaeil A-Buzz. My name is Cormac ‘Buzz’ Ó Briain. I have been involved in the Irish language for over 30 years, as a learner, activist and teacher. I initially started when I could only communicate a few animal words that I learned at school to my son. This made me feel that it was a travesty that I could not raise my son in our beautiful native language. I have since set off on what has been a fantastic journey and I have tried to bring this to my teaching experience.
I have made the mistakes, hopefully so you do not have to. I have done this as a parent of three children all raised with Irish. I try and teach Irish that is useful to use every day. I know how it feels learning a language as an adult and many of the obstacles that presents. I teach how I understand the language basically as someone who wants to live and do normal things through Irish.
I am an uilleann piper, Seanchaí, Reggae and Ska DJ and radio presenter, Wren Boy, saxophonist and main vocalist with Boss Sound Manifesto ska and reggae band.
I have been teaching Irish for over 20 years and offer a supportive atmosphere in which to learn and develop confidence whilst having a bit of craic while doing it. Questions are no problem and after class support is offered."