Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026
Published on 3rd March 2026
From 1-17 March, we’re hosting a fantastic line-up of free events, including Irish language exchanges, storytelling sessions, music performances and fun activities for all ages.
Bígí linn!
Irish Conversation Exchanges: An bhfuil cúpla focal agat? Would you like to chat with other Irish speakers in a fun and friendly setting? Why not come along to one of our Irish conversation exchanges! Find out more about Irish conversation exchanges.
Ringsend Library will host a pop-up Ciorcal Comhrá on Wednesday 25th March at 6pm. No booking required.
Irish Language eResources: If learning at your own pace is more your style, check out some of our language learning eResources here.
Irish Storytime: Storytimes as Gaeilge will take place during toddler mornings in:
Coolock Library on 19th March at 10.30am. No booking required.
Raheny Library on 24th March at 10.30am. No booking required.
Games as Gaeilge: Want to try a different, playful way to use your cúpla focal and pick up new Irish words without even noticing you’re learning? A selection of our branches are running pop‑up games clubs packed with board games as Gaeilge for every level of speaker.
Cabra Library is running a pop-up family funtime with games as Gaeilge on Saturday 7th March at 2pm. No booking required.
Coolock Library will host a games club as Gaeilge on Thursday 19th March at 6.30pm. No booking required.
Irish Language Events: Whether you're a seasoned Gaeilgeoir or have just a cúpla focal, we’re offering a range of Irish language events to match every level and help you enjoy Gaeilge in your own way.
Finglas Library is hosting a series of bilingual family focused art workshops with artist Bríd Higgins Ní Chinnéide, taking place on Wednesdays 4th and 11th March at 3pm. Booking required, book 4th March here and book 11th March here.
Raheny Library is welcoming author Réamonn Ó Ciaráin to talk about his book Cu Chulainn Laoch is Mo e Uladh, on 11th March at 6.30pm. Booking required, book here.
Central Library will host an information session for Irish language learners on 12th March at 6.15pm. Booking required, book here.
Central Library is celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge and St Patrick's Day with bilingual songs with Kerrie O'Connor and Cedar Dobson on 13th March at 12pm. Booking required, book here.
Cabra Library runs an Irish language play group on the fourth Friday of each month, with this month's taking place on 27th March at 10.30am. No booking required.