Peann Luaidhe, Páipéar, Imir! 6 Free 2-Player Games in Irish

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Peann Luaidhe, Páipéar, Imir!

The Irish-language version of our six no-prep 2-player games: Poncanna agus Boscaí, Longa Cogaidh, X + O’s, S-O-S, Cluiche na 21 Bata and Ceithre sa Líne. Every rule is written as Gaeilge, so pupils read and use Irish while they play.

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English version: Pencil, Paper, Play!

Poncanna agus Boscaí (Dots & Boxes) game page from the Peann Luaidhe, Páipéar, Imir! Gaeilge printable packLonga Cogaidh (Battleships) game page from the Peann Luaidhe, Páipéar, Imir! Gaeilge printable packX + O’s game page from the Peann Luaidhe, Páipéar, Imir! Gaeilge printable packS-O-S game page from the Peann Luaidhe, Páipéar, Imir! Gaeilge printable packCluiche na 21 Bata (21 Sticks) game page from the Peann Luaidhe, Páipéar, Imir! Gaeilge printable packCeithre sa Líne (Four in a Row) game page from the Peann Luaidhe, Páipéar, Imir! Gaeilge printable pack

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What it supports

  • using everyday Irish through play
  • practising turn-taking and friendly competition
  • filling gaps between tasks with no prep

Resource details

  • Category: Acmhainní i nGaeilge
  • Audience: All classes
  • Type: Printable pencil and paper games
  • Pages: 6
  • Prep: Print and play

How to use it in class

Use it in a Gaeilge lesson, on a wet break or as a 10-minute brain break. Read the rules aloud as a class first, then let pairs play. The games use simple, repeated phrases, so the Irish quickly becomes familiar. Cluiche na 21 Bata ends with a challenge: can the pair find a winning strategy? This Gaeilge resource links to the existing English Pencil, Paper, Play! pack.

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