Irish Association for Applied Linguistics
IRAAL, the Irish Association for Applied Linguistics (Cumann na Teangeolaíochta Feidhmí in Éirinn), is an Irish academic society for people who study language. It connects language lecturers, teachers, and researchers in linguistics, applied linguistics, and sociolinguistics, helping members stay up to date with language developments across Ireland. IRAAL is affiliated with the International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA) and supports research by organising seminars, lectures, conferences, and workshops. It publishes Teanga, an annual bilingual, peer‑reviewed journal, along with other special volumes. IRAAL was founded in 1975 to promote research in applied and general linguistics in Ireland. The initial discussions were led by Professor Conn Ó Cléirigh, the first Chairman of Institiúd Teangeolaíochta Éireann (ITÉ). Since 1979 Teanga has been published as the association’s bilingual, peer‑reviewed journal, and since 2016 it has been available online as open access. Website: iraal.ie.
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