The Irish Association for Applied Linguistics (IRAAL) connects language lecturers, language teachers, and researchers in linguistics, applied linguistics, and sociolinguistics with an active community by keeping up with the latest language developments and offering lectures and seminars across Ireland. 

For more information about the Irish Association for Applied Linguistics, please visit the IRAAL website.

The 2025 IRAAL conference, hosted by the Centre for Language and Communication Studies (CLCS) and the Language Use and Multilingualism in Education Research Group (LUMIERE), at Trinity College Dublin celebrates 50 years of the Irish Association for Applied Linguistics. Under the theme “Linguistics in Ireland: Reflecting on the past, looking to the future,” the event brings together scholars and practitioners to explore the rich history and future directions of Applied Linguistics in Ireland and beyond.