Learn Irish Sign Language from the experts!

Irish Sign Language (ISL) is the first and/or preferred language of 5000 Deaf people in Ireland and approximately 40,000 people in general will communicate in ISL (family, friends, co-workers, etc).

Irish Sign Language is the indigenous language of the Deaf community. It is a visual and spatial language with its own distinct grammar and not only is it a language of the hands, but also of the face and body. ISL is different from all other sign languages such as British Sign Language, American Sign Language etc.

Here at Sign Language Association of Ireland (SLAI), we promote the importance of Irish Sign language and support the use of ISL in frontline health, education, and social services. Our aim is to ensure that Deaf people are supported in accessing these vital services.