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Nov
1
11:00 AM11:00
Nov
1
11:00 AM11:00
Gaeilge sa Phub | Irish Language Nest at the Pub (Kells Brewery)
Join a community of learners for a self-directed skill-sharing model of language practice— at the pub! At least one semester of Irish Gaelic 1 or equivalent study/exposure required.
Nov
1
5:30 PM17:30
Nov
8
11:00 AM11:00
Nead Gaeilge | Irish Language Nest (PCC)
Join a community of learners for a self-directed skill-sharing model of language practice. At least one semester of Irish Gaelic 1 or equivalent study/exposure required.
Nov
14
to Nov 16
Féile Portland 2025
Féile Portland is a language-learning opportunity for folks interested in speaking Irish Gaelic (Gaeilge) for the first time or in strengthening skills already acquired through study - all wrapped up in a weekend-long celebration!
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Nov
14
6:30 PM18:30
Nov
15
11:00 AM11:00
Nov
22
11:00 AM11:00
Nead Gaeilge | Irish Language Nest (PCC)
Join a community of learners for a self-directed skill-sharing model of language practice. At least one semester of Irish Gaelic 1 or equivalent study/exposure required.
Nov
29
11:00 AM11:00
Gaeilge sa Phub | Irish Language Nest at the Pub (Kells Brewery)
Join a community of learners for a self-directed skill-sharing model of language practice— at the pub! At least one semester of Irish Gaelic 1 or equivalent study/exposure required.
Nov
29
11:00 AM11:00
Dec
5
6:30 PM18:30
Dec
6
11:00 AM11:00
Nead Gaeilge | Irish Language Nest (PCC)
Join a community of learners for a self-directed skill-sharing model of language practice. At least one semester of Irish Gaelic 1 or equivalent study/exposure required.
Dec
12
6:30 PM18:30
Dec
13
11:00 AM11:00
Gaeilge sa Phub | Irish Language Nest at the Pub (Kells Brewery)
Join a community of learners for a self-directed skill-sharing model of language practice— at the pub! At least one semester of Irish Gaelic 1 or equivalent study/exposure required.
Dec
13
11:00 AM11:00
Oct
31
6:30 PM18:30
Oct
25
11:00 AM11:00
Nead Gaeilge | Irish Language Nest (Salem, OR)
Join a community of learners for a self-directed skill-sharing model of language practice. At least one semester of Irish Gaelic 1 or equivalent study/exposure required.
Oct
25
10:00 AM10:00
Gaelic Language Workshop at Samhain Celtic New Year Festival
Gaeilge Northwest presents a language workshop taught by Brian Ó hAirt comparing Irish, Scottish, and Manx Gaelic. (2pm)
Oct
18
11:00 AM11:00
Gaeilge sa Phub | Irish Language Nest at the Pub (Kells Brewery)
Join a community of learners for a self-directed skill-sharing model of language practice— at the pub! At least one semester of Irish Gaelic 1 or equivalent study/exposure required.
Oct
18
11:00 AM11:00
Oct
11
11:00 AM11:00
Nead Gaeilge | Irish Language Nest (PCC)
Join a community of learners for a self-directed skill-sharing model of language practice. At least one semester of Irish Gaelic 1 or equivalent study/exposure required.
Oct
10
6:30 PM18:30
Oct
4
11:00 AM11:00
Oct
3
6:30 PM18:30
Sep
27
11:00 AM11:00
Nead Gaeilge | Irish Language Nest (PCC)
Join a community of learners for a self-directed skill-sharing model of language practice. At least one semester of Irish Gaelic 1 or equivalent study/exposure required.
Sep
25
8:00 PM20:00
Oíche na nAmhrán (Night of Song)
Monthly celebration & exploration of the Irish Song Tradition at T.C. O’Leary’s hosted by singer Kevin Grgurich
Aug
21
8:00 PM20:00
Oíche na nAmhrán (Night of Song)
Monthly celebration & exploration of the Irish Song Tradition at T.C. O’Leary’s hosted by singer Kevin Grgurich
Aug
14
6:30 PM18:30
Pop-Up Gaeltacht
Community comhra event | Brush up on your Faigh verb for August’s popup Gaeltacht! What did you get or find this week? Share with the group at the event!
Jul
17
8:00 PM20:00
Oíche na nAmhrán (Night of Song)
Monthly celebration & exploration of the Irish Song Tradition at T.C. O’Leary’s hosted by singer Kevin Grgurich
Jul
17
6:30 PM18:30
Queer as Focail: Foclóir Mhí an Bhróid (Caint sa Chaifé series)
Our community-led summer workshop series continues with this exploration of Queer vocabulary, just ahead of Portland's Pride festival!
A short & informal presentation will be followed by conversation and experimental use of our new vocab in some familiar sentence structures (mar shampla, "is aiteach mé!"). All are warmly welcome for a Queer-led, inclusive, and affirming event.
Contact eilis@gaeilgenw.org with questions or concerns.
Jun
26
6:30 PM18:30
Caint sa Chaifé - Saying Hello & Goodbye
On Thursday, June 26 at 6:30 pm or 7:00 pm for an hour or so, there will be a workshop on "Saying Hello & Goodbye". We'll look at a few different ways to say each, and common responses. Everyone will have a chance to practice and get comfortable with both speaking and hearing. We'll be at the Albina Press (4637 N Albina) after the shop closes.
Everyone welcome, especially those who can't make it to Nead Gaeilge on Saturdays.
Jun
22
4:00 PM16:00
Summer Solstice Community Social
Community-hosted meet-and-greet event for Irish Gaelic language learners of all skill levels. Meet fellow Gaeilgeoirí, play games, and enjoy the longest day of the year in a beautiful outdoor setting. Potluck/BYOB encouraged for those interested; acoustic instruments welcome!
Jun
14
11:00 AM11:00
Irish Gaelic Language Hunting (PCC)
Language Hunting is an innovative language-learning method utilizing gameplay, sign language, and repetition to create accelerated language acquisition. Learn the fundamentals to build your foundation of Irish Gaelic without grammar lessons, workbooks and translation.
Jun
7
11:00 AM11:00
Irish Gaelic Language Hunting (PCC)
Language Hunting is an innovative language-learning method utilizing gameplay, sign language, and repetition to create accelerated language acquisition. Learn the fundamentals to build your foundation of Irish Gaelic without grammar lessons, workbooks and translation.
May
31
11:00 AM11:00
Nead Gaeilge (Irish Language Nest) (PCC)
This casual gathering of learners utilizes a Language Nest model, which is an important learning format that precipitates language community cohesion among learners with different skill levels. This format also shifts the focus from teacher-led, standard board instruction to skill sharing and self-directed learning. For this reason, this is NOT a course and registration is NOT required. However, at least one semester of Irish Gaelic 1 or equivalent study/exposure required.
Nead Gaeilge will meet in the Margaret Carter Technology Education Building, Room 224.
May
24
11:00 AM11:00
Irish Gaelic Language Hunting (PCC)
Language Hunting is an innovative language-learning method utilizing gameplay, sign language, and repetition to create accelerated language acquisition. Learn the fundamentals to build your foundation of Irish Gaelic without grammar lessons, workbooks and translation.
May
17
11:00 AM11:00
Nead Gaeilge (Irish Language Nest) (PCC)
This casual gathering of learners utilizes a Language Nest model, which is an important learning format that precipitates language community cohesion among learners with different skill levels. This format also shifts the focus from teacher-led, standard board instruction to skill sharing and self-directed learning. For this reason, this is NOT a course and registration is NOT required. However, at least one semester of Irish Gaelic 1 or equivalent study/exposure required.
Nead Gaeilge will meet in the Margaret Carter Technology Education Building, Room 224.
May
10
11:00 AM11:00
Irish Gaelic Language Hunting (PCC)
Language Hunting is an innovative language-learning method utilizing gameplay, sign language, and repetition to create accelerated language acquisition. Learn the fundamentals to build your foundation of Irish Gaelic without grammar lessons, workbooks and translation.
May
4
4:30 PM16:30
Sean-Nós NW: Community Events (Sunday)
Come join us after the workshops are through on Saturday for barrel-dancing and half-door dancing exhibitions (with sessions to follow) at Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub 112 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97204.
May
4
9:00 AM09:00
Sean-Nós NW: Sunday Workshops
AM/PM Workshops at the Alberta Abbey 126 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
See the schedule and list of festival guests to determine which workshops might work for you. This is your chance to work intimately with some of the best proponents of these tradition found anywhere. There are several levels of passes for purchase that include all events/workshops, all weekend workshops, and single-day workshops. Choose what works for you.
May
3
4:30 PM16:30
Sean-Nós NW: Community Events (Saturday)
Come join us after the workshops are through on Saturday for barrel-dancing and half-door dancing exhibitions (with sessions to follow) at Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub 112 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97204.
May
3
11:00 AM11:00
Nead Gaeilge (Irish Language Nest) (PCC)
This casual gathering of learners utilizes a Language Nest model, which is an important learning format that precipitates language community cohesion among learners with different skill levels. This format also shifts the focus from teacher-led, standard board instruction to skill sharing and self-directed learning. For this reason, this is NOT a course and registration is NOT required. However, at least one semester of Irish Gaelic 1 or equivalent study/exposure required.
Nead Gaeilge will meet in the Margaret Carter Technology Education Building, Room 224.
May
3
9:00 AM09:00
Sean-Nós NW: Saturday Workshops
AM/PM Workshops at the Alberta Abbey 126 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
See the schedule and list of festival guests to determine which workshops might work for you. This is your chance to work intimately with some of the best proponents of these tradition found anywhere. There are several levels of passes for purchase that include all events/workshops, all weekend workshops, and single-day workshops. Choose what works for you.
May
2
6:30 PM18:30
Sean-Nós NW: All-Sets Community Céilí
All-Sets Community Céilí at the Historic Alberta House 5131 NE 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211!
Whether you're committed to your dance practice or curious about Irish social dancing in general, our community céilí is an opportunity for you to mix with our local set-dancing community as well as other festival participants. Live calling and music will make this a memorable evening to get your warmed up for the workshops over the weekend.
May
1
6:30 PM18:30
Sean-Nós NW: Community Concert
Community Concert featuring our festival’s guests at the Historic Alberta House 5131 NE 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211
If you can’t participate during the weekend, please consider attending the community concert. The festival guests perform on Thursday evening, demonstrating their respective areas of expertise. It is a wonderful opportunity to see and hear some of the best traditional dancing, music, singing, and storytelling around! Purchase your tickets in advance as space is limited.