Is there a way learn the Irish language in Ireland simply by getting a job and living there?

I want to learn the Irish language. I've tried self-study and some sporatic classes here in the US. Is there a way learn the Irish language in Ireland simply by getting a job and living there? i have an Irish passport and I'm a lawyer in the US but I could do other jobs.

um...yeah, there is an Irish language or else I wouldn't have been already taking classes in it. I know you're just a point glutton but if you're on the internet already, try a tiny bit of research.

The best way to learn the language is of course to go there and live among native speakers. The problem is choosing the right place to go. Oideasgael in Donegal have a very good reputation as a place for adults to get a good grounding - that's where our presidents go to learn it! But it's based in the beautiful area of Glencolumbcille, where you'll be very lucky to hear a word of Irish spoken.

Maybe your best bet is to do a few intensive courses in a place like that, and then go to live in an area where the language is strong, taking lodgings with a family. I can personally recommend the NW Donegal area, especially around Gortahork/Magheraroarty/Bunbeg areas, where there are many families that do that.

Check some of the suggestions in the following link. There are also phone numbers where you can enquire more about your plans.

http://www.forasnagaeilge.ie/learning/de...

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Nora I like to put sliced bananas and raisins in my porridge. It's a minority activity adn some people think it's weird. Think I should stop? Should I justify it to you?

Hagges I think you're a bit hard on Irish speakers. Just like speakers of any language, they don't for the most part see their function in life as teaching the language to other people, so strangers especially will naturally switch to English if they see that their English is better than your Irish. That of course makes it difficult sometimes for a learner. The best thing to hope for is to be in a family setting where a small number of people you know are supportive of your efforts.

You'd have to go to a gaeltacht area, and I'm afraid your plan won't work even there. Most Irish speakers hate it when foreigners murder their language, and are too polite to correct you. You'll only notice that you made a mistake when the person you are talking to suddenly speaks English. The only way out there would be to masquerade as a Pole or Lithuanian who does not know any English. ;-)
But there are special courses with accommodation in Irish speaking families, which might solve your problem. http://www.oideas-gael.com/
Sorry I have no other addresses at hand, but I'm sure the Irish embassy in your country would help you there.

Why don't you come and have a look around anyway? You might like it here.

脕dh m贸r ort!

Edit:
Officially Irish is the FIRST language in the country. In any case where the English text of a law differs from the Irish , it is the Irish which decides the substance. That's part of our constitution.

Donncha, I'm speaking (admittedly imperfect) Irish every day of the week for years now, and it still happens occasionally. It's so ingrained, people don't even notice they're doing it.
The reality .... :-(

It seems that you are one of those who care!!! Great, grat for you and Great for Gaelic i.e. Erse language.

As far as I know, though Gaelic is official (secondary) language in Ireland, you will find it difficult just to move there and speak the language.

Before doing you you should try to determine the area where the language is REALLY ALIVE and used on everyday basis, then check weather you can find a job there, and.....

There is not a better way to learn any language but to go there where people use it....

God Bless You.

PS
I do not speak Gaelic but I had a similar experience with a rather extinct Torlakian language and 4 years I spent in a bilingual area was more than helpful.

try going to the gealtacht sadly irish isn't spoken widely eny more altho welsh still is thank god. Why not come to Wales and learn welsh you'll fair better.

Mae'r iaith gymraeg mewn gwell cyflwr na'r iaith gwyddelig

Go to the Gaeltacht areas in Donegal or Kerry, lots of high school pupils go there every summer and stay with host families, they are not allowed to speak english in the houses or school!

Im sure someone would take you in!

um....I'm pretty sure there isn't and "Irish" language. i think people there speak english just like in england and canada and america and australia....but yeah i'm pretty sure they speak english for the most part

Gaelic is not much used I think it might be a good idea to stay in the county where it is used and work at another area or teach in a college and also study the language

Why are you interested/ It is not much used anywhere except a small area of ireland

i have irish friends
he speaks of course english.
loooooots of young irish go outside and get job. because there is no job he said.
they always say there is potato and guiness but job.