My Journey

What started as a simple TikTok account sharing Irish tips has grown into a global community of learners. I’ve been teaching online and in person for years and every lesson is designed to help you build confidence, understand the language, and enjoy the process.

From group classes and self-paced courses to immersive experiences in Gougane Barra, my mission is to make Irish accessible, enjoyable and something you can actually use in your daily life.

Why Learn With Me

When you join Gaeilge le Jane, you’re not just taking lessons, you’re joining a supportive, engaging community. Here’s what you’ll get:

• Confidence: Speak Irish clearly and comfortably.
• Flexibility: Learn at your own pace or join live group classes.
• Community: Practice with other learners and make lasting connections.
• Immersive Experiences: Step into real Irish culture with immersion courses
  

My Teaching Experience

Gaeilge isn’t just my passion, it’s also my profession!

📚 Qualified Teacher – I have a degree in Primary School Teaching and a Master’s degree in the Irish language. Before launching Gaeilge le Jane, I spent time teaching in Irish-medium primary schools (Gaelscoileanna).

💚 Fulbright Scholar (2021) – In 2021, I had the incredible opportunity to teach Irish at the University of Montana as part of the prestigious Fulbright program. This experience gave me a whole new appreciation for how people connect with Gaeilge, no matter where they are in the world.

💻 Over 750 Zoom Lessons & Counting! – Since September 2022, I’ve been teaching Irish full-time through Gaeilge le Jane, offering online classes, workshops, and conversation circles to learners of all levels.

Where My Students Are From

One of the most exciting things about Gaeilge le Jane is the incredible community of learners from all over the world! My students are based in:

Ireland – Cork, Kerry, Galway, Mayo, Dublin, Limerick

Europe – London, Lisbon, Milan, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Berlin, Malmo

Canada – Toronto, Vancouver

USA – Virginia, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, Montana, California, New York, Massachusetts

Australia - Melbourne, Victoria

...and more!

No matter where you are in the world, you can be part of this growing community of Gaeilge learners. 💚

Highlights and Milestones

September 2022: I taught my very first lesson on Zoom as Gaeilge le Jane!

December 2023: My classes were included in the Christmas Gift Guide in the Irish Times!

December 2023: I started my podcast Gaeilge 13 with my sister.

February 2024: I did the voiceover for the Talamh agus Teanga art exhibition at the FSU Museum of Fine Arts.

January 2024 – I was featured in the INTO Magazine as one of the top social media pages to follow to learn Irish.

May 2024 – I hosted my first immersion course in the beautiful Gougane Barra.

July 2024 – I was featured on Molscéal talking about my immersion course.

November 2024 – I won two gold medals at the Gradaim ceremony in Croke Park for my work promoting Irish.

November 2024 – I was Interviewed and featured on the RTÉ website.

December 2024 – I was included in TikTok’s Best of Irish list as one of the biggest and best TikTokkers that year.

March 2025 – I was featured in the Irish Independent as one of the top influencers promoting Gaeilge online.

March 2025 - I was featured in the VIP Magazine as on of the best Irish language content creators to follow

April 2025: I was featured in the Irish Independent in a feature about female entrepreneurs

September 2025: I was interviewed by The Journal to talk about promoting Irish on social media