Old Irish PGrad Dip

The Postgraduate Diploma in Old Irish at Trinity College Dublin is a one-year program designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the language and literature of early medieval Ireland. The program features a comprehensive curriculum that covers topics such as grammar, phonetics, palaeography, textual criticism, and historical linguistics. The course also includes practical elements such as writing exercises and translations from Old Irish into English. Graduates of the program will have a strong command of the language allowing them to pursue further research in this area or take up positions within academia teaching Old Irish. This unique program provides students with the opportunity to gain an invaluable knowledge of one of Europe’s oldest languages while developing their skills in research and analysis. With a highly experienced faculty and access to extensive library resources, this program offers an incomparable educational experience for anyone interested in exploring the history and culture of early medieval Ireland.