Irish Language Residency Schemes for students
Trinity College Dublin has an Irish language residency scheme in place for undergraduate students in years 1-4. The scheme aims to offer students an opportunity to live in a mini-Gaeltacht in university accommodation. They live with other Irish-speaking students and are encouraged to use the language in their daily lives. The scheme supports the university's Irish language activites and promotes the language among the student community.
There are two parts to the residency scheme in Trinity:
- Accommodation on campus and in Trinity Hall for second, third and fourth year students
- Accommodation in Trinity Hall, Dartry, Dublin 6 for first-year students
1. Campus & Second-Year Residency Scheme
This Scheme is for second, third and fourth year fulltime, undergraduate students. It is located in Trinity's city centre campus and in Trinity Hall, Dartry, Dublin 6. A total of 18 spaces are offered; 12 spaces located on campus and 6 spaces in Trinity Hall.
The application process for the Campus & Second Year Residency Scheme is open for the 2024-25 academic year and further information is available at this link. The deadline for application is 9.00am, Friday 17th May 2024.
2. Trinity Hall/First-Year Residency Scheme
This Scheme is for students will be in first year in Trinity College Dublin in September 2024. The accommodation for this scheme is located in Trinity Hall, Dartry, Dublin 6. A total of 12 spaces are offered .
The application process for the First-Year Residency Scheme is open for the 2024-25 academic year and further information is available at this link. The deadline for application is Monday 10th June 2024.