IRAAL connects language lecturers, language teachers, and researchers in linguistics, applied linguistics, and sociolinguistics with an active community keeping up with the latest language developments and offering lectures and seminars across Ireland. IRAAL’s history dates back to its foundation in 1975 to support research in applied and general linguistics in Ireland. IRAAL is affiliated with the International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA) and pursues its aim of supporting research by organising seminars, lectures, conferences and workshops. Its publications include the annual bilingual, open-access online academic journal TEANGA as well as special volumes on specific topics. Membership is open to everyone with an interest in languages or linguistics.
The School of Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics and Aonad na Gaeilge (School of English, Irish and Communication) are organising the Irish Association for Applied Linguistics 2026 Annual Conference. It will be held at the University of Limerick on November 13-14, 2026. The theme of this year’s conference is
The first IRAAL public lecture will feature Prof. Nicolas Guichon from Université Lumière Lyon 2 (France), who will speak on adult migrants’ smartphone use for language learning and social integration. The abstract of the talk can be found below. The lecture registration
The theme of the conference is Linguistics in Ireland: Reflecting on the past, looking to the future, and it will take place in Trinity College Dublin on November 21st and 22nd. This year marks the 50th anniversary of IRAAL conferences. We aim to
