Podcast 133: Learning the Accordion

In this episode, Niall reports from Oileán Thoraí (Tory Island), a Gaeltacht community off the north coast of County Donegal.See our blog for shownotes and pictures.Go to offer.irish to get a 10% disc...

8 Juli 202429min

Emma chats to one of our long-terms members, Peadar, about his progress and how Bitesize Irish has grown and developed in his time.Find the original video, and the link to the very first interview we ...

24 Juni 202436min

In this interview from the archives, Eoin talks to Mike Collins, founder of aletterfromireland.com, about helping people rediscover and reconnect with their Irish heritage and ancestry.See the origina...

10 Juni 202446min

Grow member Walter discusses with Emma his journey of learning Irish in Missouri. His fascination with Irish stemmed from his exploration of endangered languages, recognising the cultural importance ...

27 Maj 202430min

In this bumper edition, Eoin introduces one of the most important ancient Irish festivals and Niall talks to photographer Alan Tobin about booleying/buailteachas, an almost forgotten practice associat...

13 Maj 202455min

In this Agallamh Baill (member interview) Cathy tells Niall about her Irish heritage, how learning a language is similar to learning a musical instrument, and how Bitesize Irish has helped her along h...

29 Apr 202431min

In this Q&A session, Eoin and Ben field questions about where and how to use Irish when visiting Ireland, and other topics. We mentioned these Irish-language courses for adults in the Gaeltacht: Oid...

15 Apr 20241h 4min

Bitesize Irish founder Eoin and learning content developer Niall talk about some recent updates to the beginner's course Tús Maith and general strategies for learning and practising Irish.Find the ful...

1 Apr 202430min