Colin Flynn (Cóilín Ó Floinn)
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Colin Flynn (Cóilín Ó Floinn)
@colinjflynn.bsky.social
Applied Linguist at Trinity College Dublin. Interested in Bilingualism, SLA, Psychology of Language Learning, Minority Languages & related matters. Like ≠ I endorse

https://www.tcd.ie/slscs/staff/CFLYNN9
Registration for IRAAL 2025 is now open! Full details are available on the conference website: sites.google.com/view/iraal20...
IRAAL 2025 - Registration
Registration
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October 4, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Tá an clárú do IRAAL 2025 oscailte anois! Tá na sonraí go léir ar fáil ar shuíomh gréasáin na comhdhála: sites.google.com/view/2025-ir...
IRAAL 2025 - Clárú
Clárú
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October 4, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Details of the IRAAL 2025 conference can now be found on the bilingual cenference website:

sites.google.com/view/2025-ir... (Gaeilge)

sites.google.com/view/iraal2025 (English)

@iraal.bsky.social @tcdslscs.bsky.social @tlrhub.bsky.social
August 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The Irish Association for Applied Linguistics annual conference call for papers has been extended until June 30! #IRAAL2025 🌟50th Anniversary 🌟 Trinity College Dublin. See the Call for Papers | Gairm ar pháipéir for details.
May 29, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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#IRAAL2025 🌟50th Anniversary 🌟 will by hosted by CLCS and Lumiere in Trinity College Dublin. See the
Call for Papers | Gairm ar pháipéir for details.
April 13, 2025 at 7:50 AM
#IRAAL2025 🌟50th Anniversary 🌟 will by hosted by CLCS and Lumiere in Trinity College Dublin. See the
Call for Papers | Gairm ar pháipéir for details.
April 13, 2025 at 7:50 AM
#IRAAL2025 🌟50th Anniversary 🌟
Call for Papers | Gairm ar pháipéar
🔔EXCITING NEWS🔔

🟢 #IRAAL2025 🌟50th Anniversary 🌟
Call for Papers | Gairm ar pháipéar

Linguistics in Ireland: Reflecting on the past, looking to the future
📍 @tcddublin.bsky.social

📩 Submit abstract by 31 May 2025:
forms.gle/7Xfk8aX49zdR...
Queries: iraal2025conference@gmail.com
forms.gle
April 12, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The School of Linguistic, Speech and Communications Sciences in Trinity College Dublin seeks to appoint a full-time Assistant Professor in Applied Sign Linguistics. See here for more details:
my.corehr.com/pls/trrecrui...
March 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
A teacher's perspective on learning Irish in English-medium schools:
"Irish is a central part of our cultural heritage, whether or not we were born in Ireland."
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
As a teacher it makes me so sad to hear young people say how much they dislike Irish
We need to ensure language lessons are active, engaging and fun instead of pure drudgery
www.irishtimes.com
January 28, 2025 at 11:19 AM
I'm very happy to announce that my 2020 book, Adult Minority Language Learning (2020, Multilingual Matters) is now available in paperback. Please see the above flyer for further information.
January 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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We’re thrilled to introduce Dining with Linguists, a unique opportunity at the 2025 LSA Annual Meeting to connect, network, and share a meal with fellow linguists in a relaxed setting. Check out the dining options on the LSA website! web.cvent.com/event/40d941... #LSA2025 #Networking
December 19, 2024 at 10:23 PM
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#Deadline: The 2025 COALESCE Research Fund will close on Thursday, 5th December at 4pm. The sixth round of this call seeks to fund excellent research addressing national and European/global challenges. Learn more: research.ie/funding/coal...
December 2, 2024 at 3:29 PM
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I've created an Applied Linguistics and Second Language Studies starter pack for new BlueSky users (I credit @danielrisbell.bsky.social for the idea). Please share and let me know if you'd like to be added to or removed from the list!

go.bsky.app/VZPgwMD
November 15, 2024 at 2:07 PM
My 2020 book Adult Minority Language Learning: Motivation, Identity and Target Variety is now available in paperback

www.multilingual-matters.com/page/detail/...
Adult Minority Language Learning
This book explores the role of attitude, motivation and identity in the process of learning a minority language, specifically the attitudes of adult learners of Irish towards acquiring various traditi...
www.multilingual-matters.com
November 26, 2024 at 10:33 AM
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Would you look at that? Happy Linguistics Day to all who celebrate. We could do with a #NationalLinguisticsDay in Ireland. Let’s come back to this.
National Linguistics Day (UK) - Tue 26th Nov! www.linguisticshq.co.uk/national-lin... Spread the word about what an exciting discipline it is to study!
Some ideas on how to participate at awareness-days.co.uk/awareness-da...
#NationalLinguisticsDay #Linguistics please share!
November 26, 2024 at 9:50 AM