Note: Revised specifications (T1 and T2) for Junior Cycle Irish were made available in September 2023. Revised Prescribed Material for Junior Cycle Irish T1 and T2 has been issued in Circular 0086/2024. Revised literature lists for First Year (T1 and T2) have also been issued. Both lists are to be implemented from September 2025 onwards. Junior Cycle Irish builds upon the language developed during primary education. The learner’s vocabulary is both reinforced and enriched at this stage and the language skills (listening, speaking, reading, spoken interaction and writing) are further developed. Emphasis is placed on promoting and developing awareness: language awareness, cultural awareness as well as student self-awareness as a language learner. There are currently two Irish syllabuses at junior cycle.In Irish-medium schools, Irish is the working language of the school and Irish L1 is taught as a subject. In English-medium schools, English is the working language of the school and Irish L2 is taught as a subject. A candidate may take the examination at one of two levels i.e. Higher Level or Ordinary Level. Junior Cycle Irish T1 and T2 review: Report on the Early Enactment Review of Junior Cycle Irish T1 and T2. Note detailing amendments to the specifications (T1 and T2) February 2023. View Specification PDF T1 and T2 2017-2024 View Specification PDF T1 and T2 September 2023 Literature Lists Assessment Task Sample Assessment Items L1 Sample Assessment Items L2
