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Irish Studies engages Irish civilization through its language, literature, music, dance and theatre so students may learn of their past to better understand their present and shape their future
- Traolach Ó Ríordáin, Director of Irish Studies
Traolach teaching in Ireland

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1 of 2
U.S. Universities
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with an emphasis on the Irish Language
Travel
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as part of our study abroad program
  • Learn the Irish Language
  • 1 of 2 U.S. Universities to offer minor with an emphasis on the Irish Language
  • Travel to Ireland as part of our study abroad program

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Elementary Irish I

ENIR 101 represents an introduction to modern Irish in both its spoken and written forms: basic principles of grammar and sentence structure are covered. Emphasis is placed on the application of these principles in every-day situations.

The Literature of Pre-Norman Ireland

ENIR 360 examines fiction, poetry, drama, film, and music from the Irish and/or Northern Irish literary traditions. Students will seek to understand how artists respond to the burdens of history, identity, political conflict, and how they articulate the possibilities afforded by Ireland’s changing position in the world.

The Gathering: Collected Oral Histories of the Irish in Montana

The Gathering is a long-term research project to collect the memories of the Irish of Montana, to educate and inform contemporary society of the history and culture of the Irish, and to provide access to this material so we may draw on our past as we build our future. Your story is important, the history of your people is important and we invite you to get involved, to share your family memories and to collect from the community, young and old, their stories. In this way you ensure that their voice will be heard for generations to come.

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