This fall we're going to offer more teachers and more classes than ever before, classes for absolute beginners, advanced learners, and everyone in-between. We'll have space for even more Beginner-level students this year, thanks to new teacher Pat Duffy. (Fáilte mhór romhat, a Phádraig!)
General Fall registration will arrive the first week in August, so keep an eye on your email (and your spam/junk folder). Beginner classes fill up quickly, so it's best to act right away when you get the announcement.
Anyone can sign up for the fall registration announcement here: https://www.nagaeil.org/mailinglist.html
We would love to see you in September in class, and before then at one of these summer events.
July 11 (Friday) 6:00PM: Chicago Pop-Up Gaeltacht, Irish American Heritage Center
Come connect with the Irish language learning and speaking community, and the Na Gaeil Chicago family at this free "Pop-Up Gaeltacht" event. Ask questions, use the Irish you have, meet people learning the language, and have a pint in the relaxed atmosphere of the Irish American Heritage Center's Fifth Province Pub.
Free. Register: https://bit.ly/chicagogael
Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago, IL
Irish American Heritage Center on Google Maps
August 8 (Friday) 6:00PM: Chicago Pop-Up Gaeltacht, Irish American Heritage Center
Come connect with the Irish language learning and speaking community, and the Na Gaeil Chicago family at this free "Pop-Up Gaeltacht" event. Ask questions, use the Irish you have, meet people learning the language, and have a pint in the relaxed atmosphere of the Irish American Heritage Center's Fifth Province Pub.
Free. Register: https://bit.ly/chicagogael
Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago, IL
Irish American Heritage Center on Google Maps
July 31 (Thursday) 7:30PM: Seo Linn from Ireland, Gaelic Park
Seo Linn play their blend of modern pop, Irish trad, rock, and singer-songwriter influences, through Irish and English, to audiences around the world. They are behind some of the most popular Irish language music on YouTube, such as Oró 'Sé do Bheatha Abhaile, The Irish Roar, or Avicii Vs Lurgan - "Wake Me Up" as Gaeilge, or the lovely Molly na gCuach, from their new album Anuas.
This is one of only a small handful of US appearances this year.
Seo Linn at Gaelic Park
$10-15. tickets: https://tickets.chicagogaelicpark.com/events/chicagogaelicpark/1695401
2025-07-31 7:30PM
6119 147th St, Oak Forest, IL
Gaelic Park on Google Maps
https://chicagogaelicpark.com/event/seo-linn-concert-on-the-patio/
https://chicagogaelicpark.com
August 12-14 (Tuesday-Thursday): Milwaukee Irish Fest Summer School Irish Language Classes
August 12-14 (Tuesday-Thursday): Milwaukee Irish Fest Summer School Irish language classes
As usual, the week before Milwaukee Irish Fest is devoted to all manner of summer school classes. The Na Gaeil Chicago family will be there in force. We hope to see you there, too! It's a great way to start your Irish Fest weekend.
Summer school this year again includes Irish language classes at three levels:
Beginner, taught by Kíla musician Rossa Ó Snodaigh. August 12-14 (Tue-Thu), 9:30-11:00AM.
Intermediate, taught by Kíla musicians Colm and Rossa Ó Snodaigh. August 12-14 (Tue-Thu), 2:30-4:00PM.
Sult--Irish for "fun" (Intermediate+), taught by educator, writer, and musician Ray Mac Mánais. August 12-14 (Tue-Thu) 9:30-11:00AM.
There are also two classes on Irish-language Sean-Nós singing:
Sean-nós Song with Colm Ó Snodaigh, August 12-14 (Tue-Thu), 12:30-2:00PM
Sean-nós Song with Gearóidín Breathnach, August 12-14 (Tue-Thu), 2:30-4:00PM
Each class is $150.
https://irishfestsummerschool.com/
August 14-17 (Thursday-Sunday): Milwaukee Irish Fest
Milwaukee Irish Fest is not only the largest Irish cultural festival anywhere, it also has more for those interested in the Irish language than almost any other event you can name in North America. It's a great place to get your first taste of Irish, to build on what you have, and meet and talk to other learners and speakers. Come say hello!
The Irish Language Workshop Tent in the Cultural Area will have mini-language classes by teachers from Ireland and the US, and presentations of Irish language interest. They also have a wide variety of Irish-language books for sale.
The Gaeltacht Stage is the heart of Irish language entertainment at the festival, featuring a fantastic lineup of Irish language and bilingual music, song, dance, and spoken word artists. The lineup at this stage could be a festival all on its own anywhere in the world.
You can see the Language Tent and Gaeltacht Stage schedules here: https://irishfest.com/Festival/Schedule
$23-27. tickets: https://irishfest.com/Tickets
Henry Maier Festival Park (the Summerfest grounds)
200 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI
https://irishfest.com/
Henry Maier Festival Park on Google Maps
September: Na Gaeil Chicago Irish Language Classes--dates and times coming soon!
From absolute beginner to comfortably fluent, we have a class to help you on your Irish language journey. Join our mailing list to receive Fall class registration announcements: https://www.nagaeil.org/mailinglist.html
September 15: Gaeilago Irish Language Classes
Our friends on the South Side, Gaeilago, will have in-person Irish language classes starting the week of September 15th. Contact Sean Kelly,
