Best-Of Bits of Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast’s First Year (Ep. 27)
Listen back to the Best-Of Bits of the Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast with Eoin. It’s hard to believe that our little discussion show podcast has been running for a year already. Our objective is to bring learnings of the Irish language closer together, no matter you’re located. It’s been a fantastic reading your comments on … Best-Of Bits of Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast’s First Year (Ep. 27) Read More » The post Best-Of Bits of Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast’s First Year (Ep. 27) first appe...
11 Sep 201436min
Irish language rights with Síne Nic an Ailí (Ep. 26)
Being an Irish language speaker in Ireland sometimes (or often) feels like you’re climbing uphill, trying to speak with Government services in Irish. Síne Nic an Ailí is part of Conradh na Gaeilge. She was an organizer of Lá Mór na Gaeilge 2015, in which 10,000 people marchec for langauge rights on the streets of … Irish language rights with Síne Nic an Ailí (Ep. 26) Read More » The post Irish language rights with Síne Nic an Ailí (Ep. 26) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show G...
28 Aug 201428min
Songs and Music of the Isles, with David Wood (Ep. 25)
David Wood is trained in classical music and song, but also has a passion for the traditional song and music of Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. He shares with us his journey from loving Irish music, to learning to speak the Irish language. Here’s a song of Mary Dillon, whom David mentions in the show: … Songs and Music of the Isles, with David Wood (Ep. 25) Read More » The post Songs and Music of the Isles, with David Wood (Ep. 25) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go ...
14 Aug 201428min
Secret Dublin with Pól Ó Conghaile (Ep. 24)
Do you want to visit the more special, hidden parts of Dublin on your next trip to Ireland? Pól Ó Conghaile, a distinguished travel writer, shares three of his favorite spots in Dublin. What you’ll hear The Hungry Tree St. Valentine’s Relic Napoleon’s Toothbrush …plus Pól’s tip on getting oriented in a new city Mentioned … Secret Dublin with Pól Ó Conghaile (Ep. 24) Read More » The post Secret Dublin with Pól Ó Conghaile (Ep. 24) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.b...
31 Juli 201425min
Start something, with Dineen Grow (Ep. 23)
Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Dineen Grow has spent years helping others around her who also share her enthusiasm for speaking Irish Gaelic. What you’ll hear How to reach out to others if you feel alone and trying to learn to speak Irish: Start something! What band got her interested in the Irish language in the … Start something, with Dineen Grow (Ep. 23) Read More » The post Start something, with Dineen Grow (Ep. 23) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the show Go to www.bitesize.iris...
17 Juli 201428min
Life in Medieval Ireland with Fin Dwyer (Ep. 22)
Ireland has been through some turbulent times, and the Irish language (Irish Gaelic) is not exception. Eoin is joined this week by Fin Dwyer of Irish History Podcast. Fin is an historian living in Dublin. What you’ll hear How Dublin city was established, settled, and expanded The arrival of the Vikings Life in Ireland after … Life in Medieval Ireland with Fin Dwyer (Ep. 22) Read More » The post Life in Medieval Ireland with Fin Dwyer (Ep. 22) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the sho...
26 Juni 201424min
Why you should attend an Irish language immersion weekend (Ep. 21)
Mara Bernstein doesn’t seem to have a drop of Irish blood, but that didn’t stop her from learning and promoting the Irish language. She’s one of the main organizers of the Bloomington, Indiana Irish Language Immersion weekend. What you’ll hear The huge community of Irish language learners that does exist The pro-active approach you need … Why you should attend an Irish language immersion weekend (Ep. 21) Read More » The post Why you should attend an Irish language immersion weekend (Ep. 21)...
12 Juni 201431min
How to use the Irish language with locals, with Jody Halstead (Ep. 20)
Are you planning to visit Ireland? How about using a couple of words of the Irish language on the locals? Jody Halsted joins Eoin again, sharing her top tips on how to introduce some Irish conversation when speaking with the locals. What you’ll hear The best ways to introduce some Irish language into conversation when … How to use the Irish language with locals, with Jody Halstead (Ep. 20) Read More » The post How to use the Irish language with locals, with Jody Halstead (Ep. 20) first appe...
29 Maj 201435min
