Are you ready to feel confident ag labhairt as Gaeilge?
Grá don Ghaeilge is a supportive, structured space designed to help you build confidence step by step.
We provide courses that cater for everyone
- TEG B1
- TEG B2
- Hibernia Interviews
- Leaving Certificate
- Anyone Looking to Build Confidence
Dia duit, is mise Ciara
I'm a primary school teacher and Irish tutor, and I'm passionate about helping people to feel more confident in speaking Irish.
Over the past few years, I've worked with more than 250 students preparing for Hibernia and TEG Irish oral exams. Through that experience, I've seen exactly where students tend to struggle - confidence, fluency, grammar, and knowing what to actually focus on.
That's why I've built our programmes around what really works: clear structure, regular speaking practice, real exam-style preparation, and supportive guidance every step of the way.
You might be wondering where to start, what to study, or whether your Irish is "good enough" - but you don't need to figure it all out on your own.
We've done the hard work for you, creating a clear, step-by-step programme with the structure, weekly support, and speaking practice you need to feel confident on exam day.
My goal is simple: to help you feel calm, confident, and ready to walk into your exam knowing you've done the work 🫶🏼
Irish shouldn't be holding you back
Whether you're applying for Hibernia, preparing for TEG, or simply want to feel more confident speaking Irish, a lack of confidence shouldn't stand in the way of your goals.
We've done the hard work for you
You don't need to figure out what to study or where to start.
Our programmes give you a clear roadmap, weekly live calls, all the study materials you need, and real exam-style practice - so you can focus on making progress.
Confidence comes with practice
With the right structure, consistent support, and regular speaking practice, Irish starts to feel more natural. As your confidence grows, so does your ability to use the language with ease whether that's in your exam, in your teaching career, and in everyday life.
Real stories,
real progress
"Thanks a million for everything Ciara, couldn't have done it without you — I got the pass 🥳🥳"
"Ciara was exceptional and supported me every step of the way, helping me reach exactly where I hoped to be. She was always only a text or voice note away, and no question ever felt like a stupid question. I genuinely can't recommend Grá don Ghaeilge enough — whether you're starting Irish from scratch or just need a refresh. The weekly lessons, booklets, quizzes, mock orals and feedback meant nothing was missing from the course! It was an amazing course and was made super comfortable with my level at all times! Also the ‘Caint le Ciara’ was an amazing addition to the course, even though it might seem nerve wrecking there is all levels there and it's just a lovely morning meeting other people in the same boat. I'm so glad I went and can't wait to keep going to them even after finishing the program!"
"Ciara is a brilliant tutor! Not only does she have fantastic knowledge & a clear love of the Irish language but she is so approachable, friendly and down to earth! I actually looked forward to our weekly lessons, something I never thought I'd say! Ciara went above & beyond in every single session we had in the lead up to my exams. It's such a daunting thing, after so many years teaching abroad, to come home & have to sit exams but Ciara's encouragement gave me the confidence and reassurance that I needed! I couldn't have done it without her!! 💛"
"I have only been working with Ciara a couple of weeks and I have made so much progress with my confidence in speaking Irish, I have made a lot of progress in using the Irish I have to answer questions confidently instead of wrote learning questions and answers, Ciara is incredible at her job and I could not fault her in any way. She is so supportive and is always there throughout the week if needs be, I cannot thank her enough."
"Ciara was absolutely fantastic in helping me prepare for my oral exam. She was patient, encouraging, and incredibly knowledgeable. Her guidance boosted my confidence and helped me feel fully prepared on the day of the exam. One such example would be that Ciara allowed me to send her voice notes practicing and she would get back to me and let me know where I could improve. I couldn't have asked for better support and would 100% recommend!"
"Hi Ciara, Great news I passed all my results. Thanks so much for all your help I couldn't have done it without you. Thanks so much and for all your great help and patience x"
"I would highly recommend Ciara’s programme to anyone preparing for the TEG exam. After not speaking Irish for over 5 years, I was able to rebuild my confidence, relearn the basics, and really improve my oral skills. The course was clear, structured, and so easy to follow, with plenty of opportunities to practise speaking Irish and get helpful feedback. Ciara was always so supportive and encouraging, which made a huge difference to my confidence. I genuinely don’t think I would have passed without it! 🙂"
"I joined Ciara’s 12 week TEG B1 program extremely nervous and apprehensive about re-starting my journey as Gaeilge, but Ciara couldn’t have been any more supportive from the very beginning all the way through to exam day in February! I found the 12 week program to be fantastic, covering every possible topic with detailed notes while also being really enjoyable. Ciara was great at getting us all chatting to each other in the classes and by voice notes, keeping it super relaxed and always encouraging us to get talking out loud. This was the key for me that really helped build my confidence, fluency and pronunciation and what really sets this course apart from the rest. I passed the TEG in the end, first try, getting 73%. I absolutely could not have achieved this on my own. Along with my TEG I now have so much more confidence speaking as Gaeilge & grá for the language ❤️"
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