The first of its kind in North America
Notre Dame’s Department of Irish Language and Literature gives students the opportunity to learn the Irish language, and to engage with its literature and culture, among the oldest attested in Europe.

Undergraduate
An education that enriches the understanding of the humanities and global culture

Meet the Faculty
World-class scholars give students a unique knowledge of Irish culture and traditions

Major in the Irish Language & Literature
Learn Irish from the original program in North America. Immerse yourself in the vibrant, rich culture of the Emerald Isle the way it was intended — in the Irish language. Our students engage in truly authentic Irish experiences by engaging with renowned faculty in and out of the classroom.
Latest News
This Thursday October 29th we are having our annual Oíche Shamhna (the Irish festival of Halloween) celebration at 6pm until 7pm!!!!
Our very own Tara MacLeod of the Irish Department will be speaking about Irish traditions around Oíche Shamhna followed by our new FLTA, Brian Devlin.
CHICK FIL-A will be served after the event …
ND Day 2020
Notre Dame Day 2020
THE FUN BEGINS OCTOBER 26, 2020 AT 6:42PM ET
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