Irish Sign Language (ISL) : Materials & Resources for Schools by

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(ISL) 20 Everyday Basic Signs

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Irish Sign Language (ISL) Learn 20 Basic Signs

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(ISL) NUMBERS VIDEO

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(ISL) COLOURS VIDEO

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(ISL) FEELINGS/EMOTIONS

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(ISL) FAMILY SIGNS

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(ISL) TIMES (DAY/NIGHT/AFTERNOON)

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(ISL) MEALS

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(ISL) Commonly Used Phrases

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(ISL) ALPHABET VIDEO

(ISL) 20 School Signs

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Irish Sign Language (ISL) Learn 20 School Sign

Finger-spelling Counties (Answers)

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Finger-spelling Counties (Activity)

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Level 1 - List of Words

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Level 2 - List of Words

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ISL - Worksheets

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Edmark Level 1: Words 1 - 50

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Edmark Level 1: Words 51-100

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Edmark Level 1: Words 100- 153

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(ISL) Numbers 1 - 20

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Irish Sign Language (ISL) Learn Numbers

Books with Deaf/Hard of Hearing Characters

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ISL Alphabet Video

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SuperHands Baby Sign Language

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Chime ISL Video Scan for QR Code

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Council Irish Sign Language Teachers Website

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ISL Home Tuition Application 2024

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Irish Sign Language Home Tuition Scheme Information 2024/2025

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(ISL) Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer

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Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer in ISL

(ISL) Christmas Signs

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Christmas Vocabulary in ISL

Happy National ISL Day - 14th December

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(ISL) Silent Night

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These alphabet graphics can be used for you to build your own personalised resources for your students.

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(ISL) Colours

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(ISL) Feelings

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(ISL) Where are you from?

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(ISL) How are you?

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(ISL) Animals

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Animals in ISL

ISL Picture Dictionary Book

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Concise Irish Sign Language App

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Crowdsign ISL App

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Step 2: Book in with course provider - Irish Deaf Society ISL Courses

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Check out the Irish Deaf Society to book in for online or in person ISL Courses.

(ISL) Breakfast Signs

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Edmark Level 2 Signs

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(ISL) Rooms in House

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(ISL) Nature Signs

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ISL - Transport

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(ISL) Days of the Week

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(ISL) St. Patrick's Day Signs

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Swim Ireland ISL Videos - Greeting & General Conversations for Swimmers

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Swim Ireland - Open Water Conditions

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Swim Ireland - ISL Signs Race Places

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(ISL) Kitchen Signs

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(ISL) Sea Animals

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(ISL) Clothes

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Clothes in ISL

(ISL) Beach Signs

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(ISL) Signs for Primary School Subjects

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The Primary School subjects in ISL

(ISL) Signs for Secondary School Subjects

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Secondary school Junior Cert subjects in ISL

(ISL) Questions how to sign Who, What, When, Where, How?

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Who, what, when, where, how? in ISL video

Step 1: NCSE TPL Funding Application Form

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Schools can apply for funding to complete a ISL QQI 3, 4 & 5 Course. Fill out this application and email to funding@ncse.ie If approved teachers will be reimbursed when they show proof of certification at the end of the course.

(ISL) Back to School Vocabulary

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Back to school vocabulary in ISL

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ISL Poster and QR to Videos

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(ISL) Topic "People"

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Numbers 1-10 in Irish Sign Language

(ISL) Nursery Rhyme 1

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1,2 Buckle my shoe nursery rhyme in ISL

(ISL) Nursery Rhyme 2

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1,2,3,4,5 Once I Caught a Fish Alive nursery rhyme in Irish Sign Language

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The ABC song in Irish Sign Language

(ISL) Shop Items

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(ISL) Nursery Rhyme 3

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Athy Sing and Sign Club resources

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Some very useful ISL video resources from Athy Sing and Sign

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Learn the sign names for the Harry Potter characters from Athy Sing and Sign

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a very useful resource showing the ISL for different countries from Athy Sing and Sign

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Irish Deaf Society Deaf Awareness Training

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NCSE 10 WEEK ONLINE ISL COURSE APRIL 2026

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(ISL) Hobbies

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Information about the Edmark Reading Programme for teachers

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Fluirse Summer ISL Course Online - Register now

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Wednesday 1st July and must be completed by Friday 21st August 2026.

Powerpoint (Visuals)

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ISL Presentation for Classroom

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Trinity Evening Course (Registration opens in July 2026) 24 weeks from Sept or 10 week Introduction Jan 2027

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Evening Class Information will be Updated and Open for Applications: End of JULY 2026

Whether for personal reasons or professional purposes, an evening language course can offer a manageable and achievable means of improving your language fluency or adding a new language to your repertoire. We offer enjoyable and accessible public evening courses in the following languages:

Irish Sign Language

Our extramural classes commence in September each year, and run over a period of twenty-four weeks divided into two terms (twelve + twelve), except the ISL Introduction course which runs for 10 weeks from January. Most classes are held in CLCS (follow signs for the Language Centre), Level 4, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2. Irish Sign Language (ISL) classes are held in the Centre for Deaf Studies on Level 1, 7 – 9 South Leinster Street, Dublin 2.

Irish Sign Language

Course fee €400.00 EUR

Ireland's Wild Islands (Geography/ISL Access)

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While this show isn't focused on the Deaf community, it is a great way to show ISL in class topics such as Geography/Science/History. Discussions about ISL Accessibility regarding TV can also be brought up

RTÉ ISL News

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RTÉ ISL News is presented daily on RTÉ. It is a short compared to the 6 or 9 o'clock news so perfect to show current affairs through ISL. Discussions on current affairs, ISL translations and accessibility can arise from this programme

Irish Sign Language Week News2day

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Children in 1st class in Dublin mainstream school learn ISL in class to communicate with classmate. The presenter also learns some ISL. The show includes the importance of learning ISL for inclusion. Based around Christmas time, a school in Cork shows how fun and easy it is to learn a Christmas classic in ISL.

Visit to Holy Family School for the Deaf with News2day - ISL Awareness Week

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Barry visits Holy Family School for the Deaf in Dublin. He learns ISL and interviews the secondary school students. Students can see the various ways Deaf people communicate. Discussions on sign language abroad are also in this programme.

RTÉ Live ISL Channel

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This channel provides a live broadcast of programmes in ISL, almost like you would find on the TV.

Deaf not Dumb

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Movie about the historical challenges faced by Deaf people in Ireland. (If any students or staff appear in this clip that attend your school, it may be best to ask permission to show this clip before showing it to students)

The Silent Child - Best Short Film at the Oscars

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A deaf 6-year-old girl named Libby lives in a world of silence until a caring social worker gives her the gift of communication by teaching her British Sign Language (BSL)

Tribute: The Teresa Deevy Story

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Amanda Coogan (CODA, Actor, ISL interpreter) discovers why Deaf Irish playwright Teresa Deevy has been forgotten

Saol Ella ISL Version

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Saol Ella is the first ever Irish language programme to provide an ISL version. It discusses teenage life, memories of Gaeilgeoirí and general Irish drama, via ISL. The show is in Irish, ISL and has an option for English or Irish Captions

Sign of the Times 1988

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One from the archives of RTÉ. Sign of the Times was a TV programme in ISL that discussed various topics through its run period. This could be a good way to incorporate media/film studies and ISL in the classroom by discussing accessibility and media.

Nyle Di Marco - Google talk how technology can enrich Deaf lives

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This is a historical event for Talks at Google, because it is completely conducted through American Sign Language (ASL). DiMarco sits down with Google during our annual Accessibility Week to talk about Deaf culture, the mission and vision behind his foundation, and ways to reduce language deprivation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children through technological solutions. DiMarco discusses the need to include Deaf people in the process of new technological implementations and how important of an impact that will make on our world.

Don't Look Back in Anger

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ISL version of Don't Look Back in Anger. Perfect for introducing ISL into history lessons

Why we need to make education more accessible to the deaf

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Model and activist Nyle DiMarco -- who was born deaf -- is often asked whether he wishes he could hear. His answer? "I've never wished that because I love who I am." In this personal talk, he emphasizes the connection between education and self esteem, arguing why we need more accessible education for the deaf.

CODA (PG15)

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A CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), is the only hearing person in her home. She discovers a love for singing, but Ruby must chose between her family and her dreams. This film includes Deaf actor Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur and Daniel Durant.

15 year old boy from Uganda learns sign language for the first time

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A viral video story features Patrick Otma, a 15-year-old deaf boy from northern Uganda who learned sign language for the first time. Having grown up completely isolated without a way to communicate or converse, Patrick attended a pioneer sign language class taught by a deaf instructor, where his facial expressions transformed as he finally connected with others

Sarah Jane O' Regan Performance Interpreter - Radio Clip

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Sarah Jane O' Regan is a Deaf Performance interpreter, who has interpreted at favourites such as Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Oasis. Sarah Jane discusses how music is accessed by the Deaf community.

Laura O'Grady - Mother Father Deaf (Radio)

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Laura O'Grady discusses the documentary she featured in called 'Mother Father Deaf' which was shown in RTÉ One in 2019. She discusses what it was like with Deaf parents and using ISL in Ireland when larger society wouldn't be as aware of ISL as we are now. Laura is a CODA and speaks with Ryan Tubridy about the documentary.

Growing Up with Deaf Parents - Radio

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Steve White (CODA) talks with Oliver Callan on what it was like growing up with Deaf parents.

Entire town learns sign language to surprise a local Deaf man

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Samsung Turkey organized a viral campaign in Istanbul's Bağcılar district where neighbors spent a month learning sign language to surprise Muharrem, a local deaf man, during his daily walk. The stunt promoted a new video call center for the deaf and hard of hearing

How Sign Language Interpreters tell the Story of What's Going On - Radio/Article (transcript and ISL video available on page)

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This article, written by Lorraine Leeson discusses the importance of he ISL Act 2017 and how sign language interpreters do their job. The article includes a link to a Liveline piece, where Joe Duffy chats with Catherine White (CODA) when the ISL Act 2017 was signed into law.

The Late Late Show - Shane O'Reilly and Mammy Susan

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Ryan Tubridy chats with 3 CODA's and their parents about growing up in the spotlight as CODAs. Includes some funny jokes and slagging to show students that Deaf humour is both similar and different at the same time

The Geary Family on the Late Late Show

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Calum and Donnacha Geary and their father Andrew Geary discuss the challenges faced by Deaf people in Ireland. (If any students or staff appear in this clip that attend your school, it may be best to ask permission to show this clip before showing it to students)

The Berry Family - New Zealand

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This is a series from 2010, that shows the lives of young Deaf New Zealanders. This would be a great contrast clip to the Irish perspective to show the differences between sign languages

Sarah Jane O'Regan discusses the birth of her children

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For older students studying biology, reproduction, family life/skills. Sarah Jane discusses how her and her partner were offered to alter their children's genes during IVF to remove the Deaf gene. A good discussion starter on Eugenics and the Deaf community

Deaf Theatre of Ireland

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Deaf Theatre of Ireland joins Panty Bliss discussing the war in Ukraine through theatre, sign and spoken word.

TED talk: I'm deaf, but we can still talk

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Rebekah Afari shares her experience of growing up deaf in a world created for hearing people and calls on us all to tear down the barriers to inclusion together and make her dream of equal opportunities for deaf and hearing people a reality

This is Deaf - Deaf Education

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Ahmed Mudawi chats with Deaf people to discuss Deaf education in the UK and how it has evolved over the past 100 years.

100 Years of Deaflympics

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Participants of Deaflympics discuss their goals and dreams ahead of their participation in the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo. This programme also looks at the achievement's of Deaf athletes through the years. Perfect for Physical Education class on a rainy day, SPHE or CSPE.

Deaf Jams

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This episode follows an 11 year old Deaf girl who loves to dance. She wrote an open letter to her school explaining her struggles with her Deaf identity and being 'different'. She meets a Deaf dance mentor who helps her choreograph a routine to perform at her school.

14 Henrieta St Tea Time Talks - Deaf People in 18th Century

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Alvean Jones delivera a talk on Deaf people in 18th Century Ireland. This is one of a series of talks hosted by 14 Henrieta St

Ted Talk - Joanne Chester

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Joanne Chester is a Community and Youth Worker. In this Ted Talk, Joanne discusses the deep rooted barriers faced by Deaf people in employment

Sound of Metal Movie (15+years)

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OSCARS® 2X winner

After losing his hearing, a musician must find stability now that his life has been upended.

El Deafo - Apple TV Interview with Author

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Cece Bell, author and executive producer of El Deafo, explains her childhood experience with hearing loss and how the character of El Deafo becomes a super power because of her differences. El Deafo is now streaming on Apple TV