irish language class - winter 2025

New York Irish Center happily presents our Irish Language teacher Caoimhe Nic Giollarnáith and her new Winter 2025 classes.

  • 6-Week Course

  • $180 ($30/week)

Two classes are available:

(For anyone who has taken the introductory course / has done another course somewhere else / learned the basics in school).

About our Teacher

Caoimhe Nic Giollarnáith is originally from County Kildare. She attended Irish language medium schools and graduated from the National University of Ireland, Galway, with first class honors BA and MA degrees in Modern Irish. She has over 10 years of teaching experience as an Adjunct Professor and recently earned the Certificate in teaching Irish to adults from Maynooth University. Caoimhe currently teaches Irish language and literature undergraduate courses at Lehman College, CUNY and private classes. In the past, she has taught Irish language courses at Fordham University, Manhattan College and Rosetta Stone. In February 2020, she received a Top 40 Under 40 award from The Irish Echo. Caoimhe is a regular guest on Irish language radio shows on BBC, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta and featured in the IFTA award nominated documentary series GAA USA broadcast on TG4.

Fiddle Class with Niall Mulligan

Niall Mulligan is a former All-Ireland medalist currently teaching traditional Irish fiddle. In his tenure as instructor at NYIC, he’s already produced qualifiers for the prestigious annual All-Ireland Fleadh. He offers lessons for all skill levels, including those who simply want to enjoy a tune: jig, reel, polka, you name it.

Contact: Fiddle@NewYorkIrishCenter.org or (631) 559 - 1409

Thursdays
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Tin Whistle Lessons with Jade Keogh

In-person tin whistle workshop with brilliant teacher and musician Jade Keogh. All ages and experience are welcome! Beginner, intermediate and advanced classes will be available. Classes last 1 hour - $25 per class.

  • Classes 5:00pm - 8:00pm

    To Register, contact Jade Keogh on (845) 652 0966

Flanagan CPR & First Aid

Adult/Child CPR, Adult/Child Defibrillator all accredited by American Red Cross and Certification.

Price: $120

To book classes, contact Niamh Flanagan on (914) 310 - 0190