3rd Year HL Irish (Mondays 17:00)

About This Course

Weekly Grinds Schedule (new students welcome at any time): - Term 1: Monday the 31st of August – Sunday the 25th of October (8 weeks). - Term 2: Monday the 2nd of November – Tuesday the 22nd of December (8 weeks). - Term 3: Wednesday the 6th of January – Sunday the 14th of February (5 weeks). N.B. Grinds scheduled for St. Brigid’s Day (Monday 1st of February) will take place as normal. - Term 4: Monday the 22nd of February – Sunday the 21st of March (4 weeks). - Term 5: Monday the 5th of April – Sunday the 6th of June (9 weeks). N.B. Grinds scheduled for May Day (Monday 3rd of May) will take place as normal. * In the event that the Academy must reschedule a class, it will run on the same day and at the same time during the next available school break. These can include October mid-term, Christmas, February mid-term, and Easter breaks. Topics Covered & General Information: This Junior Cycle Higher Level Irish course is designed to develop students’ language proficiency across the three strands: Communicative Competence, Language and Cultural Awareness, and Literary and Creative Competence. Students will engage with a variety of texts - including prose, poetry, drama, articles, and multimedia content - enhancing their ability to read, write, speak, and listen in Irish with confidence. The course places a strong emphasis on oral fluency, critical thinking, and creative expression, while also deepening understanding of Irish culture, heritage, and identity. Key components include comprehension (léamhthuiscint), composition (scríbhneoireacht), oral communication (cumas cainte), and the study of literary texts, such as prescribed poems and short stories. Our Teacher will support our students on their journey to becoming confident, reflective, and culturally aware users of the Irish language. Pricing: Weekly grinds cost €28/week for a first subject and €21/week for additional subjects. This is billed monthly by standing order. These prices include full StudySphere membership for the year. StudySphere Membership: Included in this course is full access to StudySphere - our Maths eLearning platform which provides additional worked examples, exam questions (past and sample), solutions and videos to help to support you on your maths journey this year.