Dublin: Learn and Experience Irish Calligraphy
Overview
Trace the fascinating evolution of Irish writing/printing from Ogham, to Insular script and finally to Cló Gaelach.
The Social Hack to Ireland: We do not just teach writing; we decode Hiberno-English - Ireland's very own English, insight into the Irish language and even into the Irish Constitution itself!
Work with 100-year-old poetry in the Irish language from a trailblazing female Dublin poet (Alice Furlong, a founder member of Inghinidhe na hÉireann alongside Maud Gonne).
A Souvenir with a Story: You won’t just leave with your very own written masterpiece; you’ll receive a digital resource pack to keep your Irish journey alive long after you fly home.
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What's Included
- All necessary equipment
- Local Guide
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
Dublin
Ireland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Part 1: The History & The Tongue
We begin with a visual journey into the origins of Irish writing, from Ogham, to Insular script, working our way up to Cló Gaelach. You’ll see how this script evolved over 100s of years, examining beautiful prints, including the Irish Constitution, learn about what happened to Cló Gaelach and recent re-engagement with it. We’ll also learn about our very own English, Hiberno-English shaped by the Irish language and be taught a few essential Irish phrases to use during your stay.
Part 2: The Art of the Pen
Using specially designed practice sheets, you will be guided through each stroke of the Cló Gaelach script - creating a fun way to engage with this script while examining real printed examples of Cló Gaelach from the 20th century.
Part 3: The Masterpiece
Once you’ve found your flow, you will write a poem in Irish chosen from a 100-year-old Irish poetry book from a local female Dublin poet.
After our time together, you’ll receive a curated digital resource pack.
Good to Know:
Venues rotate between Priory Market, the LAB, and Segotia - you'll receive your exact location by text and email well in advance, with clear "how to find us" instructions.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5530142P2
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (IST).
- This adventure requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- All necessary equipment.
- Local Guide.
- Private transportation.
This adventure requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. This adventure requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Dublin: Learn and Experience Irish Calligraphy is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Dublin: Learn and Experience Irish Calligraphy will be included in your confirmation email from Top10Adventures®. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- All necessary equipment
- Local Guide
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
