Shenandoah Gaeltacht

10/01/2026

Now you know what trathnóna means!

09/14/2026

https://www.irishcentral.com/news/irish-citizenship-rules?_hsenc=p2ANqtz--vmLbP6lAG9KRalteckwTUjpBmlQ4LYz6EKTMiqTL56YARx9XJIyfsao3YmHOqgZ80scIuXhB2JnN2iESF57u1FSDQBg&_hsmi=438587378

Immigrants seeking to become Irish citizens would face a longer residency requirement, mandatory language testing, and a new civics exam under sweeping proposals expected to reach Cabinet this week.

09/14/2026

Looking for five or six more students serious about learning Irish! When I get 12 Shenandoah Gaeltacht will start a new class --

09/14/2026

Mater Dei Education offers the only Irish language, culture, and history course for elementary homeschool! If you know somebody who's homeschooling and wants their child to learn Irish language and culture, check out Mater Dei Education!

09/05/2026

Did you know there are almost twice as many Polish speakers in Ireland (135,895) as there daily Irish speakers (71,968).

09/05/2026

Beginning Irish Language classes are now being organized.

Contact Shenandoah Gaeltacht right away if you're interested!

Irish is easier than English, once you know the rules 😃

09/03/2026

Shenandoah Gaeltacht is well-represented at Daltaí na Gaeilge's Immersion Week this year!

07/01/2026

An Irish scholar passes away:

Celebrate the life of James Blake and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

06/27/2026

https://www.irishcentral.com/news/americans-irish-citizenship-cermonies?_hsenc=p2ANqtz--U9TlSCSkMZJkvULk-zhvVqXjXfq9Y2VlJTrWmHOjbR4kob6gBfeenPWUZqoc72cgjkBe78eje3fI6kLWMrVmmCwEgxQ&_hsmi=425820672

Nearly 200 Americans will be among the thousands being conferred Irish citizenship over two days of ceremonies in Killarney, Co Kerry, this week.

05/17/2026

Scholarly article just published by the founder of the Shenandoah Gaeltacht: My newest scholarly article is now available online:

Celeste Ray has done it again: another tour de force on Ireland's storied and memorable holy wells. In this multidisciplinary approach, Ray, Chair of Anthropology and Director of the Environmental Arts and Humanities Program at Sewanee, and McCormick, retired senior lecturer from the School of Natur...