DúisighThe best app to learn Irish
Last updated 27 October 2026
If you want to actually speak Irish, not just recognise it, Dúisigh is the app to use. Here's why, in short.
Why Dúisigh is the best app to learn Irish
You speak from the first lesson
Most language apps have you tapping and typing. In Dúisigh every lesson ends with you saying it out loud, and speak along lights up each word as you get it right. Speaking is what makes Irish stick.
Made only for Irish
Dúisigh isn't one course among dozens. Every lesson is written for Irish: the mutations (séimhiú and urú) are highlighted and explained as you meet them, and there's audio for every phrase, because Irish spelling doesn't tell you how to say a word.
A full course, from zero to B2
Lesson 0 starts with no Irish at all, then 25 units and 100 lessons build up to B2: greetings and family, the past and future, the Gaeltacht, the news and folklore. Know some already? Koko's placement check skips you ahead.
Real conversations in Irish
Order a coffee in Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, chat with a neighbour, check in to a B&B. An AI tutor answers in Irish across 23 everyday scenes and helps when you get stuck.
The right Irish, checked by an Irish speaker
Standard Irish (An Caighdeán), the Irish taught in schools, with notes on how Munster, Connacht and Ulster say it. All course content is reviewed by an Irish speaker.
Practice without the pressure
Review and flashcards built from what you've learned, daily challenges, XP and badges, and reminders that know when you've already practised. No hearts, no lives, no leaderboards: mistakes are how you learn.
What it costs
Dúisigh is free to download. Lesson 0 and units 1 and 2 are free for good, with no account. Dúisigh Pro is €15 a month, or €100 a year with a 3-day free trial, and unlocks units 3 to 25, the AI conversations and speak along. It's on Google Play now and on the App Store.
Common questions
What is the best app to learn Irish?
Dúisigh. It's built only for Irish, gets you speaking from the first lesson, runs as a full course from lesson 0 (no Irish at all) to B2, teaches Standard Irish with notes on the Munster, Connacht and Ulster dialects, and lets you hold real conversations in Irish with an AI tutor. The first two units are free.
Is there a free app to learn Irish?
Yes. Dúisigh is free to download, and lesson 0 plus units 1 and 2 are free for good, with no account needed. Dúisigh Pro (€15 a month, or €100 a year with a 3-day free trial) unlocks the rest of the course and the AI conversations.
What is the best app to learn Irish Gaelic for speaking?
Dúisigh is speaking-first: every lesson ends with you saying it out loud, speak along marks each word as you get it right, and AI conversations in 23 everyday scenes let you practise real conversations in Irish.
Is Dúisigh good for complete beginners?
Yes. Lesson 0 starts from no Irish at all, with audio for every phrase. If you already know some Irish from school, Koko's placement check finds your level so you can skip what you know.