Conversation Circles

This article describes the network of Irish conversation circles here and abroad.

What is Caint & Comhrá?

There are many Irish language conversation groups across the country, as well as walking groups and sports groups that have Irish as the main spoken language. These groups give you the chance for you to use your Irish; whether you’re fluent or only learning – you’re sure to find groups to suit your level.  

This network of conversation groups come together under a nationwide program called Caint & Comhrá (previously known as Is Leor Beirt). It’s easy to start a new Caint & Comhrá group – all you need is a group of people that meet together regularly to chat together in Irish. There’s no costs involved and the groups usually meet at lunchtime and coffee breaks. When you’ve settled on the time, place, and main contacts for your conversation circle, send the details to caint@cnag.ie, or register directly with us, so that your group appears in our list and available to people looking for a local conversation group.

To find other/existing conversations circles in your area, please make use of the interactive map in the Events section on our home page

If you need more information on conversation groups, please contact caint@cnag.ie. And remember, you don’t always need to have a crowd to get your cúpla focal going – it only takes two!

Updated: May 2024