Welcome to the Esperanto Association of Ireland

The Esperanto Association of Ireland (EAI) is the national organisation for Esperanto speakers and supporters in Ireland. Founded in 1970 as a reorganisation of the previous Irish Esperanto Association, we promote the international language Esperanto through courses, meetings, publications and cultural events.

What is Esperanto?

Esperanto is an easy-to-learn, neutral international language designed to help people communicate across borders. It has a vibrant global community, active both online and in person.

EAI publishes a quarterly newsletter, Nova Irlanda Esperantisto, which keeps members informed and connected. We also contribute to language-policy discussions and maintain active links with Esperanto organisations worldwide. EAI represents Ireland within the World Esperanto Association (Universala Esperanto-Asocio).

We organise a variety of activities throughout the year, including local meet-ups, online discussion groups, beginner courses, and special cultural events. Visitors and newcomers are always welcome.

Want to learn Esperanto?

There are many different ways to get started.

• Esperanto12.net: a beginner course in 12 lessons, with no login needed, available in both Irish and English.
• Duolingo: a popular website and app with over 400,000 learners on its Esperanto course.
• Lernu!: a full learning platform offering courses, multimedia, and forums.

Membership

Becoming a member of EAI helps support the Esperanto movement in Ireland and includes benefits such as the quarterly newsletter, reduced event fees, and a connection to the wider international community..

Get in touch

For details of local meetings, membership, or upcoming events, please contact the secretary.