Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast

After about 13 years in Ireland, Elena Clancy shares her experiences with traveling around Ireland. She’s originally from Siberia in Russia, and now lives in Cork. In the recording, Eoin mentions this as Episode 033, but it’s being published as Episode 034. Sorry for the confustion. Also, apologies to Elena for the original spelling “Russion” … A Russian in Ireland with Elena Clancy (Ep. 34) Read More »The post A Russian in Ireland with Elena Clancy (Ep. 34) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Inis Meáin is a small island off Ireland’s Atlantic west coast. It’s a strong Gaeltacht area, where the Irish language is spoken. Ceri Garfield spent five months with Máire Pháidín on the island, who is a “legend” on the island. The documentary will be called “Cé hÍ Máire Pháidín?” (which means, “Who Is Máire Pháidín?”). … Inis Meáin documentary with Ceri Garfield (Ep. 33) Read More »The post Inis Meáin documentary with Ceri Garfield (Ep. 33) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Living around Kansas City, Conchúr is a native of Belfast city. Eoin met him at Kansas City Irish Fest in 2014. What you’ll hear What it was like growing up in Belfast Segregation in Belfast, past and present The state of the Irish language in Belfast Life as an Irish man in the States Teaching … Belfast Native Conchúr McNeasa (Ep. 32) Read More »The post Belfast Native Conchúr McNeasa (Ep. 32) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Are you just getting started with tracing your family tree? You might be surprised about the advances in genealogical research, particularly around commercial DNA analysis. Michael Carragher is the president of the Irish Family History Forum of Long Island and New York City. He was kind enough to share his knowledge in this episode of … Latest Advances in Genealogy with Michael Carragher (Ep. 31) Read More »The post Latest Advances in Genealogy with Michael Carragher (Ep. 31) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Discussion podcast with Michael Carragher who grew up in New York. During his childhood, his family would travel over to their relations back in Ireland. Michael is the president of the Irish Family History Forum, and got interested in Irish Gaelic through his interest in genealogy. What you’ll hear How country life has changed over … Childhood in Monaghan with Michael Carragher (Ep. 30) Read More »The post Childhood in Monaghan with Michael Carragher (Ep. 30) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Hear about traveling to Ireland to speak the Irish language, with Liam Ó Cuinneagáin, founder of Oideas Gael. Liam and Eoin discuss the past, present and future of the Gaeltacht regions (where Irish Gaelic is spoken in some communities). You’ll realize why it’s so important that you’re part of this movement to speak Ireland’s native … Gaeltacht’s Future with Liam Ó Cuinneagáin (Ep. 29) Read More »The post Gaeltacht’s Future with Liam Ó Cuinneagáin (Ep. 29) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Marc Gunn of Irish and Celtic Music Podcast joins Eoin about Irish music, American adoption of Irish culture, and touring in Ireland and beyond. What you’ll hear Renaissance festivals, and their fun mix of cultures Touring Ireland in a bus tour, versus going out to find your own experiences What the autoharp is Mentioned in … Marc Gunn of Irish and Celtic Music Podcast (Ep. 28) Read More »The post Marc Gunn of Irish and Celtic Music Podcast (Ep. 28) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

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 appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

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 showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

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 showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

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 showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

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 showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

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 showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

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) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

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 appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Listen to answers of fantastic listener and member questions about learning to speak the Irish language (Irish Gaelic). What you’ll hear Summer courses you can attend in Irish Saying where you’re from Intricacies of Scottish Gaelic, from an Irish Gaelic perspective Story of an Australian living in New Zealand who uses Irish on the locals … Where can I attend Irish language summer courses and other listener questions (Ep. 19) Read More »The post Where can I attend Irish language summer courses and other listener questions (Ep. 19) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

You could learn a lot from Pat Hagan. He’s lives around Jacksonville, Florida. For the past year he’s been learning Irish. He’s made great advances in speaking, and is about to jump further by attending classes in Donegal, Ireland. What you’ll hear Pat’s background – in his own words, a blue collar background, and his experience … Don’t put too much pressure on yourself learning Irish, with Pat in Florida (Ep. 18) Read More »The post Don’t put too much pressure on yourself learning Irish, with Pat in Florida (Ep. 18) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Lots of listener questions, plus emails we have received about learning to speak the native language of Ireland. Eoin also addresses a forum thread about whether or not he’s an native speaker of Irish. What’s your opinion? Read on, and leave your comment at the end of this page. What you’ll hear How different are … Podcast 017: Is Eoin a native speaker?? Read More »The post Podcast 017: Is Eoin a native speaker?? first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Have you often dreamed of visiting Ireland, but life keeps getting in the way? Would you love to “come home” to Ireland, but can’t decide where to start? Stephanie and Joe Chastain of InfiniteIreland.com visited Ireland in 2006. With all the organizing for the trip, they were overcome by all the books and websites that offered … Take the plunge to visit Ireland (Podcast 016) Read More »The post Take the plunge to visit Ireland (Podcast 016) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Have you ever thought about making the commitment of actually moving to Ireland? Hear from Brian Casey – Briain Ó Casathaigh – who moved to Ireland in 2013. His first ever trip to Ireland was only during the year before that. They sold just about everything, and made the leap. What you’ll hear What steps … Ever considered moving to Ireland? (Podcast 015) Read More »The post Ever considered moving to Ireland? (Podcast 015) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá