Irish Language Resources

 I had recently made a short video discussing [read:ranting] about people on social media who overly romanticize the Irish language and treat it as magical. In that video I strongly emphasized my belief that learning Irish is for everyone and that it is an amazing language, and was asked for my recommendations for learning Irish. Below I will offer my suggestions, with the understanding that other people's opinions may vary. Also note that I tend to take a wide approach to language learning and feel that multiple options work better than a single focused one; this means that I am including resources for different dialects rather than a single one. I also strongly recommend having some sort of audio component as Anglophones tend to struggle with reading and pronouncing Irish.

So to begin, finding an Irish language class is usually the best bet if that is an option. If that isn't an option however there are a range of books, programs, and online material that can be helpful.

 Books

Learning Irish by Mícheál Ó Siadhail
Usborne's Irish for Beginners by Angela Wilkes
Speaking Irish an Ghaeilge Bheo (with DVD) by Siuán ní Mhaonaigh and Antain Mac Lochlainn
Irish Grammar A Basic Handbook by Noel McGonagle
Teach Yourself Irish Grammar by Éamonn Ó Dónaill
Basic Irish A Grammar Workbook by Nancy Stenson
Intermediate Irish a Grammar Workbook by Nancy Stenson

Additionally you want to invest in a good dictionary. Teanglann.ie is a great online option and I personally encourage people to buy physical copies of the books used for the website. The Concise English-Irish Dictionary is also a great choice although 'concise' is used very loosely there. 

Online Courses

Rosetta Stone (expensive but thorough)
Pimsleur also offers a course (I haven't taken this one myself)
University College Dublin has a series of Irish courses on Futurelearn 
Let's Learn Irish offers courses, in person workshops, and community conversations

Apps

Madra Teanga (the updated version of Sionnach)
Rosetta Stone and Pimsleur both have apps
Nemo Irish Gaelic 

Websites

Bitesize Irish offers a range of language learning options, including the Gaeilge Gach Lá challenge and videos 
Gaelscoil Online has a short series of videos on Youtube

This covers the range of material I am familiar with. Feel free to add your own suggestions in the comments.