Weekend on Inis Mór

Our first workshop weekend takes place 16–18 October 2026 on Inis Mór — better known as Craggy Island, the unofficial home of Tedfest.

As a Gaeltacht region, the island is a natural place for an immersive Irish learning location, with a healthy dose of Craggy Island craic.

Program Outline

The weekend is semi-structured as follows.

The Irish Ted Experience (€165)

The perfect introduction to Irish language, culture and craic on Inis Mór.

Spend a weekend learning practical Irish through interactive workshops, Father Ted-inspired activities, traditional music and shared experiences with fellow learners.

Your package includes some or all of the following;

  • Welcome reception and icebreaker activities
  • Irish language workshops designed for beginners through intermediate learners
  • Father Dougal's Breakfast Charades
  • Learning Irish through iconic Father Ted scenes and quotes
  • Father Ted Olympics and interactive group challenges
  • Bishop Brennan Watercolour Workshop
  • My Lovely Horse performance workshop
  • Father Ted Quiz as Gaeilge
  • Saturday Night Céilí
  • Traditional music sessions
  • Sunday morning recap and farewell gathering

No exams. No pressure. Just a fun and immersive way to experience Irish as a living language.

Beyond Craggy Island (€225)

Everything in The Irish Ted Experience, plus extra time on the island for those who want to dive deeper into local life, language and culture.

  • Friday afternoon — Craggy Island Island Tour: Arrive early and explore the landscapes, stories and local culture that inspired the world of Father Ted while picking up useful Irish connected to island life.
  • Sunday afternoon — The Irish They Never Taught You: Discover the expressions, slang, sayings and colourful Irish phrases that never appeared in school textbooks.
  • Sunday evening — The Sunday Night Finale: Some things are better experienced than explained.
  • Sunday night — Traditional Music Session & Farewell Gathering: Enjoy one last evening of music and friendship on Inis Mór before departing the following morning.

Buachaillí bó, a Ted, grúpa buachaillí bó!

Cowboys, Ted! A bunch of cowboys!

Bhí an t-airgead sin ag tógáil scíthe sa gcuntas sin

That money was just resting in my account.