Hi eoinjones – There are some tips on this WordPress.com support page on how to set up a multilingual site:
http://en.support.wordpress.com/set-up-a-multilingual-blog/
It includes instructions on how to create a language-specific menu using widgets.
Because WordPress.com and self-hosted WordPress functionality are quite different, it would be better for questions like this if you posted over in the WordPress.com forums.
http://en.forums.wordpress.com/
Here are some tips on getting help in the WordPress.com forums: http://en.support.wordpress.com/getting-help-in-the-forums/
Good luck with your site!
OK, thanks for your time Kathryn.