Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # IRAAL: Irish Association for Applied Linguistics ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://iraal.ie/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [IRAAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026](https://iraal.ie/iraal-annual-conference-2026/): The School of Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics and Aonad na Gaeilge (School of English, Irish and Communication) are organising the Irish Association for Applied Linguistics 2026 Annual Conference. It will be held at the University of Limerick on November 13-14, 2026. The theme of this year’s conference is “Attitudes towards languages: Multilingualism, plurilingualism and language education for a democratic, just and sustainable world“. Call for Papers IRAAL 2026 (University of Limerick) Further information can be found on the conference website: As Gaeilge: https://sites.google.com/view/iraal-2026 In English: https://sites.google.com/view/iraal2026/home The deadline for submission of abstracts is 12 April, 2026.  Submit your abstract (poster, panel discussion or individual presentation) here. - [IRAAL Public Lecture](https://iraal.ie/iraal-public-lecture/): Adult migrants’ smartphone use for language learning and social integration - [IRAAL Annual Conference 2025](https://iraal.ie/iraal-annual-conference-2025/): The theme of the conference is Linguistics in Ireland: Reflecting on the past, looking to the future, and it will take place in Trinity College Dublin on November 21st and 22nd.This year marks the 50th anniversary of IRAAL conferences. We aim to bring together all sectors of applied linguistics research in Ireland to celebrate half a century of our association’s academic activity. https://sites.google.com/view/2025-iraal/baile - [IRAAL Postgraduate award 2025](https://iraal.ie/iraal-postgraduate-award-2025/): The Irish Association for Applied Linguistics (IRAAL) postgraduate award is NOW OPEN for applications. Please see the information sheet and application form. Feel free to share with any potential candidates or supervisors in the area of applied linguistics research.The deadline for the submission is 23:59h (Irish Standard Time) on Friday, September 12th 2025. We look forward to hearing about new postgraduate research. - [NEW IRAAL Newsletter](https://iraal.ie/new-iraal-newsletter/):   - [IRAAL Annual Conference, Saturday 18 November 2023, Maynooth University](https://iraal.ie/iraal-annual-conference-saturday-18-november-2023-maynooth-university/): Executive IRAAL Committee - [Languages Connect Summit](https://iraal.ie/languages-connect-summit/): IRAAL contributed to the Languages Connect Summit on October 14th, 2023. As part of our contribution, we have presented research into language being done by our members in Ireland. Check our lovely pictures below:  - [First IRAAL newsletter](https://iraal.ie/first-iraal-newsletter/): We are delighted to share with you the first IRAAL newsletter. ## Pages - [Membership Levels](https://iraal.ie/membership-levels/): IRAAL benefits from the input of interested linguists, applied linguists and language teachers. The benefits for members include: - [Log In](https://iraal.ie/login/) - [Your Profile](https://iraal.ie/membership-account/your-profile/) - [Membership Account](https://iraal.ie/membership-account/) - [Membership Billing](https://iraal.ie/membership-account/membership-billing/) - [Membership Cancel](https://iraal.ie/membership-account/membership-cancel/) - [Membership Checkout](https://iraal.ie/membership-checkout/):   - [Membership Confirmation](https://iraal.ie/membership-checkout/membership-confirmation/) - [Membership Orders](https://iraal.ie/membership-account/membership-orders/) - [IRAAL NEWS](https://iraal.ie/news/): REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026 IRAAL CONFERENCE IS NOW OPEN - [Checkout](https://iraal.ie/checkout/) - [Dashboard](https://iraal.ie/customer-dashboard/) - [Shop](https://iraal.ie/shop/): No products found. - [PG Award](https://iraal.ie/pg-award/):   - [GDPR](https://iraal.ie/gdpr/): IRAAL is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its members and visitors to our website. In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we have implemented the following measures to ensure the safe and secure handling of your personal data. - [CONTACT](https://iraal.ie/contact/): CONTACT - [COPYRIGHT](https://iraal.ie/copyright/): IRAAL is the owner or lawful user of copyright in all materials available on this web site. IRAAL only grants you permission to download, reproduce or retransmit, the IRAAL Information provided that you agree to be bound by the following terms before downloading, reproducing or retransmitting the IRAAL Information. You are welcome to browse this web site.  - [DISCLAIMER](https://iraal.ie/disclaimer/): TermsThis page states the terms under which you (the "user") may use the website, www.iraal.ie, (the "site"). Please read this page carefully. If you do not accept the terms and conditions stated here, do not use the site. By continuing to use the site you are deemed to accept these terms.  - [MEMBERSHIP](https://iraal.ie/membership/): BECOME A MEMBER - [Our Newsletter](https://iraal.ie/our-newsletter/): OUR NEWSLETTER - [HOME V2](https://iraal.ie/): IRAAL connects language lecturers, language teachers, and researchers in linguistics, applied linguistics, and sociolinguistics with an active community keeping up with the latest language developments and offering lectures and seminars across Ireland. IRAAL's history dates back to its foundation in 1975 to support research in applied and general linguistics in Ireland. IRAAL is affiliated with the International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA) and pursues its aim of supporting research by organising seminars, lectures, conferences and workshops. Its publications include the annual bilingual, open-access online academic journal TEANGA as well as special volumes on specific topics. Membership is open to everyone with an interest in languages or linguistics. - [IRAAL CONSTITUTION](https://iraal.ie/iraal-constitution/): IRAAL CONSTITUTION - [SIGS](https://iraal.ie/sigs/): POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS SIG - [CONTRIBUTIONS](https://iraal.ie/contributions/): CONTRIBUTIONS - [COMMITTEE MEMBERS](https://iraal.ie/committee-members/): COMMITTEE MEMBERS - [HISTORY](https://iraal.ie/history/): HISTORY OF IRAAL - [MORE…](https://iraal.ie/more/) - [PAST EVENTS](https://iraal.ie/past-events/): PAST EVENTS - [EVENTS](https://iraal.ie/events/): EVENTS - [TEANGA JOURNAL](https://iraal.ie/teanga-journal/)