Podcast 134: Biddy Early the Clare Legend with Balor Otherworld

In this seasonal special, Niall talks to his old friend Dr Kelly Fitzgerald, Head of the School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore at University College Dublin. They discuss Kelly’s background in C...

30 Okt 202358min

Eoin and Niall get together for a mammoth discussion of their favourite Irish proverbs. Which ones do you like?Check out the blogpost with all seanfhocail discussed available to read and hear: https:/...

16 Okt 20231h 39min

In this Q&A session from the archives Ben and Niall answer your questions on the ins and outs of Irish pronunciation - síorthopaic na bhfoghlaimeoirí, an evergreen topic for learners. Watch the full...

2 Okt 202357min

We had a hot spell here in Dublin recently - fómhar na ngéanna (autumn of the geese) - but the season has very definitely changed now. In her member interview Lynne tells us about her background, her...

18 Sep 202325min

Summer has ending and the school term has started - what can help you on your Irish language journey this autumn? In a live Q&A session on YouTube Ben and Emma answered questions on the following key...

4 Sep 202340min

Niall meets scholar and author Garry Bannister to discuss his life and works, including his latest publication, Teasáras Gaeilge-Béarla. https://www.newisland.ie/garry-bannister https://www.newisland...

21 Aug 202345min

Ben and Emma bring you some tips on how to keep up with your Irish study over summer. Leabhair/books: An tAthair Ó Duinnín – Bleachtaire (Biddy Jenkinson) Proverbs in Irish (Garry Bannister) Short...

23 Juni 202336min

The Bitesize Irish Podcast returns for a third series to highlight some of the fascinating interviews and conversations we've been having about all things Irish-learning. In this episode Emma talks to...

26 Maj 202331min