Are you learning Irish Gaelic? Are you looking for a fun way to learn Irish Gaelic? I have developed a way to learn different languages based on my experience as an ESL teacher. This pack has 57 different settings for students to talk about in Irish Gaelic. The worksheets themselves are in English and the students do need to translate the places and objects they see into Irish Gaelic. At the end of the session, the students can play a fun game of word bingo to show they have mastered that day’s vocabulary. Try it, it is a lot of fun for everyone!
We have designed this book with one hundred dual-language British-style crossword puzzles for those learning Gaelic, English or bilingual. Teachers can also use the book to aid in instructing students in either language. Available as a PDF file, it offers an engaging way to reinforce vocabulary and prompt deeper learning. The unique format incorporates both Gaelic and English in the same crossword grid ensuring a fun yet challenging experience that helps students consolidate their knowledge.
Teachers can use these crosswords as homework assignments or in-class activities, reviewing and adapting each puzzle to suit the classroom’s needs. Additionally, for teachers who may instruct other languages, other language combinations can be made available upon request, expanding the versatility of this resource.
Welcome to the Let’s Talk in Irish Gaelic! pack.
This set of cards looks at 57 different settings. The teacher describes something in the top card. The students then use this to model a sentence using the bottom set of pictures. There are lots of things to see and describe in every picture. When the students have completed this task, they can repeat it by working in pairs to discuss each picture.
What works very well is for the two pictures to be directly projected on a wall. The teacher talks about the top picture, such as 'In my picture, I can see two seagulls flying.'... then the students model their responses, using the sentence structure provided by the teacher.
There are lots of different ways you could use this pack. You could laminate them into two cards and get each student to talk about what they had seen in their picture.
* Please note - these resources provide visual prompts and support to the students, not direct language instruction.
Welcome to the Irish Gaelic Bingo pack.
This is a simple starter game for students.
There are 114 different pictures to choose from. Select a single picture and project the image on
the wall or share it with the class as a handout.
Talk about the picture and then ask your students to select and write down 5 items from the
picture. Then look at the picture and pick out all the key vocabulary you want them to talk about.
The first student to have all their items read out is the winner.
With 57 different settings and 114 different game cards, there are plenty chances for great
vocabulary.
***** Please note - these resources provide visual prompts and support to the students, not direct language instruction **************
peaceful music for reflection and meditation - a wide range but nothing African yet. I will add to this if you suggest your own favourite youtube music videos. Use these for your own meditation and de-stress exercises at the end of the day - as well as with your classes. You may like to use some for starters or plenary reflection. Great for Religious Education and Music classes.
Are you learning Irish Gaelic? Are you looking for a fun way to learn Irish Gaelic? I have developed a way to learn different languages based on my experience as an ESL teacher. This pack has 57 different settings for students to talk about in Irish Gaelic. The worksheets themselves are in English and the students do need to translate the places and objects they see into Irish Gaelic. At the end of the session, the students can play a fun game of word bingo to show they have mastered that day's vocabulary. Try it, it is a lot of fun for everyone!
* Please note - these resources provide visual prompts, not specific language instruction.
Irish Gaelic Bingo pack: This is a simple starter game for students. There are 114 different pictures to choose from. Select a single picture and project the image on the wall or share it with the class as a hand-out.
Let's Talk in Irish Gaelic!: This set of cards looks at 57 different settings. The teacher describes something in the top card. The students then use this to model a sentence using the bottom set of pictures. There are lots of things to see and describe in every picture. When the students have completed this task, they can repeat it by working in pairs to discuss each picture.
Let's Write in Irish Gaelic pack: There are lots of ways of using this teaching pack. It could be used as writing assessment for students learning Irish Gaelic. The students could write about a topic in Irish Gaelic before and then after a topic, using the second worksheet at the end of the topic.
Dínit an Bhróin – Complete Workbook for the New Leaving Cert Syllabus
Make teaching and learning Dínit an Bhróin by Máirtín Ó Díreáin simple, structured, and stress-free with this ready-to-use workbook — fully aligned with the new Leaving Certificate Irish syllabus (for current 5th years).
This resource is designed to help students understand, discuss, and write confidently about the poem in clear, age-appropriate Irish. It’s perfect for busy teachers, independent learners, and homeschooling families who want lessons that are meaningful but easy to deliver.
What’s Included
Poem overview and background on the poet
Simplified explanations of key themes, tone, and emotions
Clear sections on
Téama an dáin
Na híomhánna
An codarsnacht
Athrá – “D’imigh an dínit leo”
Mothúcháin
A full learning checklist for student reflection and self-assessment
Space for personal opinions and short written answers
Ready-to-print or use digitally
Why Teachers & Students Love It
Perfect for 3 stress-free class lessons – everything you need, no prep required
Fully aligned with the new Leaving Cert course
Ideal for homeschoolers or students working independently
Builds confidence with simple Irish explanations and clear structure
Great as a revision tool, homework pack, or sub-plan
Who It’s For
Teachers following the new Leaving Cert Irish syllabus
Homeschooling parents seeking structured, guided lessons
Students who want an easy way to master key poems without overwhelm
Bring clarity, confidence, and calm to your Leaving Cert poetry lessons with this complete 3-day workbook on Dínit an Bhróin!
This booklet contains a revision mat for all tenses in Irish taught at Junior Cert (GCSE) and Leaving Cert (A Level)
The tenses included are
An Aimsir Chaite
An Aimsir Láithreach
An Aimsir Fháistineach
An Modh Coinníollach
Each of these tenses are essential to students attempting any exam and are a great resource for revision!
Bain taitneamh as:)
There are four ways to count in Irish;
Counting 1, 2, 3…
Cardinal Numbers 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Counting nouns 1 book, 2 boats, 3 pens
Counting people 1 brother, 2 people, 4 sisters
Confusing? Yes! Hopefully this reference sheet will help clear things up and be at your beck and call while writing in Irish. It contains reference to all numbers and the rules associated with them.
If you need edits made as always feel free to email be at claddaghclassrooms@gmail.com.
This is a resource to help teach the topic of prepositional pronouns in Irish.
It contains a list of the most common prepositional pronouns in Irish and also two sheets with the most common phrases associated to each one. It is a confusing topic for students but I found these revision sheets helped a lot:)
As always I have attached .pdf for printing and .doc for editing.
Simple display for days of the week as Gaeilge. I have a space on the top right hand corner of my board where the day and month are switched everyday. ( I am no longer asked. 'Miss whats the date?' twenty times a day!)
Bain taitneamh as:)
These pages could also be used to write different stories, using the pictures as a stimulus.
***** Please note - these resources provide visual prompts and support to the students, not direct language instruction **************
This pack contains a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide using these photo flash cards. These activities are quick and fun to do and will improve both your students' memory and vocabulary skills.
Welcome to the Let’s Write in Irish Gaelic!pack.
There are lots of ways of using this teaching pack. It could be used as writing assessment for students learning Irish Gaelic. The students could write about a topic in Irish Gaelic before starting a unit, and then write again about the topic, using the second worksheet at the end of the topic to see how much they have progressed.
It could also be used as an introduction to guided writing. Students can write sentences as a class and share the sentences together and they can then write them on their own. Alternatively, students could work in pairs - one student dictates to the other what to write down about what they see in the picture.
These pages could also be used to write different stories, using the pictures as a stimulus.
***** Please note - these resources provide visual prompts and support to the students, not direct language instruction **************
A worksheet for the short story Spás.
Junior Cycle Irish.
1st Page: Fill in the blanks summary activity
2nd Page: Character analysis + fill in the blanks.
Are you a student struggling to study for your LC Irish oral, a teacher looking for ways to inspire classroom conversation or a member of a ‘ciorcal comhrá’ promoting the spoken language? These cards (which can be printed and laminated for durability) are designed to bring fun and variety to Irish language
/ Gaeilge speaking. They can be used in a variety of ways with differenciation taken care of due the multitude of topics and questions.
Two festive activities for your classroom this Halloween. There is a word ear h and a matching exercies. Each encourage target language use.
Art work is from the amazing Kate Hadfield.
PLEASE NOT THESE ARE PDF'S ONLY.
Looking for a fun and effective way to teach your students the color names in Irish? Look no further than our easy-to-use and beautifully designed worksheet ! This PDF worksheet is perfect for both classroom use and homeschooling, and feature a minimalist design that makes them easy to understand and use.
This is more than just a fun activity. By teaching the color names in Irish, you’re helping to keep this important language alive. Irish is a vital part of Ireland’s cultural heritage and identity, and by teaching it to the next generation, you’re helping to preserve that heritage for years to come.
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Start of school Gaelic club, unfortunately I have just studied up to Access 3 Gaelic so feedback is appreciated on how best to introduce it to first time learners who are teenagers! Also let me know of mistakes!