Seacht Scéal an tSamhraidh.
A Summer of Irish.
A gentle Irish-language immersion for slow summer days.
Read and listen to seven beautifully crafted short stories in Irish — with audio, vocabulary support, and guidance that helps the language finally begin to feel natural.
Registration opens June 1st • Notification list members receive an extra 10% off
A New Story
Every Week
Some strange.
Some funny.
Some haunting.
Some quietly unsettling.
Every week this Summer a new Irish language story will land in your inbox - with audio, vocabulary support and gentle guidance to help you step into a summer of Irish.
You won't know what's coming next.
That's part of the joy!
HOW IT WORKS
A Gentle Summer Rhythm
A simple, unhurried way to bring Irish into your life this summer;
a way to let the language grow naturally.
01
Receive a Story
Every week a new story arrives in your inbox, title finally revealed.
02
Read & Listen
Each story includes audio, vocabulary support and gentle guidance.
03
Return to Irish
Stories for evenings, walks, quiet mornings, and slow summer days.
Registration opens June 1st • Notification list members receive an extra 10% off
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Everything you need
for a summer with Irish.
Seven stories. Native audio. Gentle guidance. Live connection.
All created to help Irish become part of your daily life.
Audio Recordings
Enjoy studio-quality audio from Joe, a native Irish speaker from Connemara.
Irish & English Texts
Parallel Irish and English texts — just relax and absorb the story.
Story Summaries
Short bilingual video recaps with cultural insights and commentary.
Short Lessons
Bite-sized video lessons designed to reinforce your Irish naturally.
Email Reminders
Get regular gentle reminders — just a little nudge each week.
Learn Anywhere
Use the free app and listen as you walk, travel, or just lie on the couch.
ALONG THE WAY
Throughout the Summer
Weekly companion podcasts and three live gatherings
to share the stories, speak Irish and meet other learners.
Private Podcast Episodes
Each week Joe and Patricia will release a relaxed companion podcast episode exploring the language, themes, and cultural background — in a natural mix of English and Irish
Three Live Gatherings
At the beginning, middle and end of the challenge we'll gather live online to discuss the stories, meet other learners, and spend some time together in Irish.
Stories are always better shared.
WHO IT'S FOR
This challenge may suit you if
Listen Up Irish is designed for real life — for busy days, curious minds
and for anyone who wants Irish to feel natural, enjoyable and doable.
You've learned
Irish before...
but want a calmer, more enjoyable way to reconnect with the language.
You understand more Irish than you speak...
and need more immersion to boost your speaking confidence.
You enjoy stories
and atmosphere...
and want to feel like Irish is something to live with, not just study.
You're a bit busier than you'd like to be...
and want something that will fit easily into your already busy life.
You already have some Irish...
and want a more natural way to continue your Irish journey.
You're completely new to Irish
Complete beginners will find this challenge too difficult. If you're unsure of your level contact us.
Registration opens June 1st • Notification list members receive an extra 10% off
LOVED BY LEARNERS
What learners are saying
Feedback from past Listen Up Irish challenges.
True immersion. A steady rhythm. Real Irish literature.
★★★★★
❝
I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge on so many levels: language, learning, listening, the story, the historical information and interviews and Joe and Patricia on hand to encourage us. All of this helped me read a book way above my level of Irish. A worthwhile, valuable and very enjoyable challenge altogether. Dochreidte! Unforgettable. Go raibh míle maith agat!
Katie de Haan, the Netherlands
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I have taken two challenges. They are fantastic, and a great way to ensure that I spend time on the language each day. Joe and Patricia are dedicated and skilled, and the layout of "summary-vocabulary-chapter-quiz" was perfect. The challenges were slightly, and sometimes even significantly, beyond my abilities as an Irish Speaker, but they have been so much fun and so engaging that I pushed through, even when things got tricky.
Darron Collins, Maine
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I loved the Ó Am go hAm challenge. The stór focal videos were extremely valuable for explaining concepts, vocabulary and grammar points.
The cultural background was brilliant and so, so interesting. One of the best features is the bilingual texts together with the audio recordings, which are of the highest quality. In summary: Wanna really boost your Irish --> Just Do It!!!!
Wolfang Strubel, Cork
"This learning method really works! It is time efficient. I love the way that at the end of each challenge my comprehension has really kicked up a level or two. I have started to watch things on TG4 that I had no hope of understanding previously that I can now follow pretty well."
Jenn Connell, Brisbane
FAQ
A few questions you may have
What level is this for?
What if I fall behind?
How much time is needed each week?
Do I need to attend the live gatherings?
Are there grammar explanations?
Is everything in Irish?
Can I ask questions?
What if I join late?
Is there a refund policy?
When does the challenge begin?
Seven stories. Seven voices.
One summer of Irish
Begins 7 July, 2026
Registration opens June 1st • Notification list members receive an extra 10% off
WHY THIS APPROACH WORKS
A slower, more relaxed way to build your Irish
Real language grows through meaningful contact, repetition, rhythm, and regular listening.
Over seven weeks, Seacht Scéal an tSamhraidh gently builds these habits through stories, audio, reflection, conversation, and immersion in real Irish.
✓ Irish begins to feel more familiar and natural
✓ You spend regular time listening to real native Irish
✓ Stories create emotional connection and memory
✓ Weekly rhythm helps build consistency and habit
✓ Repeated exposure improves comprehension and pronunciation
✓ You begin thinking less about “studying” and more about living with the language
✓ Confidence grows gradually through meaningful contact with Irish
A FEW REASSURANCES
A summer you can return to
You'll have lifetime access to all stories, recordings, podcasts and course materials —
so there's no need to keep up perfectly during the summer.
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And if the Challenge doesn't feel right for you,
there's a 14-day no-questions-asked refund policy.
