Do people say “top of the morning”? (Ep. 11)
We’ve got some great listener questions answered. For example, you’ll hear how to say “2014” in the Irish language for the new year. You’ll hear about the latest rough weather in Ireland, how to get people to use Irish with you while you’re visiting Ireland, and what courses we recommend for attending when you’re in … Do people say “top of the morning”? (Ep. 11) Read More » The post Do people say “top of the morning”? (Ep. 11) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.bite...
9 Jan 201431min
Have you been home yet? With Irish-American artist Liam Hughes (Ep. 10)
Liam Hughes grew up in the States, but comes home (to Ireland) at least a couple of times a year. He’s an artist, designer, singer, and more, and has family in the Silvermines in Tipperary, Ireland. He designs shard jewelry, including Irish pieces. What you’ll hear How it feels to come home to Ireland to … Have you been home yet? With Irish-American artist Liam Hughes (Ep. 10) Read More » The post Have you been home yet? With Irish-American artist Liam Hughes (Ep. 10) first appeared on Bite...
26 Dec 201336min
The Echoey Classroom, an American Elementary School Teach Learned Irish to Teach in Ireland (Ep. 9)
Teachers in primary schools in Ireland (elementary schools) teach their students each and every subject. With the Irish language being one of those subjects, all teachers generally need to speak Irish to some level. That can be a stumbling block for people who move to Ireland and want to teach. But it didn’t stop Dr. … The Echoy Classroom, an American Elementary School Teach Learned Irish to Teach in Ireland (Ep. 9) Read More »The post The Echoy Classroom, an American Elementary School ...
12 Dec 201333min
The tables turn on Eoin (Ep. 8)
Mary Murphy takes the podcast chair this time, asking Eoin of Bitesize Irish Gaelic about how the site started. What you’ll hear How Bitesize Irish Gaelic got its name Where Eoin grew up The image of the Irish language in public – then and now Mentioned in this episode Bitesize Irish Gaelic Live – upcoming … The tables turn on Eoin (Ep. 8) Read More » The post The tables turn on Eoin (Ep. 8) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more ab...
28 Nov 201330min
How Mary Murphy grew up as an Irish person in New York (Ep. 7)
Listen to Eoin of Bitesize Irish Gaelic speak with Mary Murphy, a singer, songwriter and author. Mary is based in Canada, but has strong roots back to Wexford in Ireland. Irish song, dance and storytelling has always been part of her life. What you’ll hear How it was like growing up in New York as … How Mary Murphy grew up as an Irish person in New York (Ep. 7) Read More » The post How Mary Murphy grew up as an Irish person in New York (Ep. 7) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the sh...
14 Nov 201333min
How life goes on on the Dingle peninsula, even in mid Winter, with Felicity Hayes-McCoy (Ep. 6)
Author and writer Felicity Hayes-McCoy had a connection with Corca Dhuibhne (the Dingle peninsula) from an early age. (The Irish language is the language of the locals there.) But it was only later that she and her husband purchased a house there. Now they spend part of their time on this peninsula of Ireland that … How life goes on on the Dingle peninsula, even in mid Winter, with Felicity Hayes-McCoy (Ep. 6) Read More » The post How life goes on on the Dingle peninsula, even in mid Winter...
31 Okt 201332min
Will I understand people in the Gaeltacht regions of Ireland? (Ep. 5)
Listen to Eoin discuss listener questions and emails around the Irish language (Irish Gaelic) in Ireland. If you feel that deep connection for Ireland, and plan on visiting, or have visited, then you’ll learn about seeking the Irish language out. What you’ll hear Whether you’ll be understood in the Gaeltacht regions if you learn standardized … Will I understand people in the Gaeltacht regions of Ireland? (Ep. 5) Read More » The post Will I understand people in the Gaeltacht regions of Irela...
17 Okt 201329min
How You Can Use Technology to Immerse Yourself in Irish (Ep. 4)
Have you ever considered learning to speak the Irish language, but felt that you’re alone? Prof. Kevin Scannell says that this is a new age of Irish language, where you can not only immerse yourself in Irish online, but also use it as a way to connect with other learners. He’s a professor at Saint … How You Can Use Technology to Immerse Yourself in Irish (Ep. 4) Read More » The post How You Can Use Technology to Immerse Yourself in Irish (Ep. 4) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the ...
3 Okt 201325min
