Podcast 136: Siar is Ar Aghaidh

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 Chicago, her work as a folklorist and the significance of Halloween – or Samhain – in Irish culture, from the depths of the past right up to the modern day, at home and abroad. The original video can be seen here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/oiche-shamhna-halloween-lore-with-dr-kelly-fitzgera...

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://www.bitesize.irish/blog/our-top-irish-language-proverbs/Get a 10% discount using the code PODCAST at www.bitesize.irish/memberships. #GaeilgeGachLáSupport the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

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 video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFOli-hYZKw. Use the code 'podcast' to avail of a 10% discount on any monthly or annual membership at www.bitesize.irish/memberships. #GaeilgeGachLá Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and members...

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 trips to Ireland and her experience learning Irish with Bitesize Irish. Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/lynne-in-donegal/ Use the code 'podcast' to avail of a 10% discount on any monthly or annual membership at www.bitesize.irish/memberships. #GaeilgeGachLá Suppor...

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 topics: how to study when you're stuck for timewhere to practise if you're not in Irelandthe Irish alphabet and pronunciationdictionary recommendationsmeasuring progressinitial mutations: séimhiú, urú etcOld Irish v Modern IrishWatch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/back-to-...

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.ie/nonfiction/irish-english-thesaurus Watch the video at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/garry-bannister/ Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #G...

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 Stories in Irish (Olly Richards) Dúnmharú ar an DART (Ruaidhrí Ó Báille) Acmhainní eile/other resources: Duolingo Nuacht Mhall Molscéal Meon Eile Gaeilge Amháin Aistí ón Aer Watch the full video at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/learning-summertime/ Support the show Go to w...

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 Bitesize GROW member Tim McGillicuddy about his experiences emigrating to America as a child and returning to the Irish language as an adult. Find out more at the link below. https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/irish-in-boston-interview-with-member-tim/ Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/lin...

26 Maj 202331min