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| Podcast 179: Crossing the language barrrier & Deireadh ré | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:32:40 | |
In the final episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Emma speaks to a Breton learner of Irish, Patricia, and Niall wraps up with hope for the future of the language. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 178: Seachtain na Gaeilge, le hOrlaith Nic Ghearailt | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:24:45 | |
In this episode, Niall talks to Orlaith Nic Ghearailt, manager of Seachtain na Gaeilge, the biggest Irish-language festival in the world, which runs 1-17 March every year. They talk about Conradh na Gaeilge, the festival's origins, and how you can get involved. A few useful links:
See shownotes and original video at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/snag-25/ Go to offer.irish for a 10% discount from monthly/annual memberships. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 177: Twice Removed - Member Interview with Sandra | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:34:02 | |
In this Agallamh Baill, Emma talks to Grow member Sandra about her experiences with Irish language and identity as she grew up in England and Ireland and later moved away again as an adult. Read shownotes and watch original video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/do-you-really-know-the-irish-interview-with-sandra/ Go to offer.irish for 10% off membership of Bitesize Irish. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 176: Love Letters (Grá agus Gaeilge) | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:42:00 | |
In time for Lá Fhéile Vailintín, Niall and Emma discuss Irish language terms of endearment along with proverbs, poems, songs and stories relating to love. See shownotes and original video at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/love-letters/ Get 10% off membership at: offer.irish Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 175: All about Bríd with Dr Niamh Wycherley | 27 Jan 2025 | 01:14:06 | |
Beannachtaí na Féile Bríde oraibh! Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 174: Rogha na Nollag (Christmas Favourites) | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:42:09 | |
In this special Christmas edition of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Eoin and Niall discuss their favourite Christmas memory, song, movie, decoration, day, food and tradition.
Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 173: Ceisteanna Casta #1 | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:35:40 | |
In the first episode of a new series, Niall and Ben discuss the trickier questions relating to the Irish language.
An bhfuil ceist agatsa? Do you have a question you’d like answered in a future episode? Let us know below.
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| Podcast 172: Dioscaí Díthreibhe (Desert Island Discs) | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:50:58 | |
In this episode, Niall and Emma discuss their desert island discs – five songs they would take if abandoned on a desert island. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 171: Scéalta Samhna (Halloween Stories) | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:58:27 | |
Especially for púcaí season, listen to seven stories from míolseanchas na hÉireann – the lore of Irish creatures. You’ll hear about
You can find even more stories like this at dúchas.ie, the online home of the National Folklore Collection of Ireland.
Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 170: In Search of Giants with Colleen Snyder | 14 Oct 2024 | 01:00:09 | |
Bitesize Irish member Colleen Snyder talks to Niall about tracing her roots in Ireland and the very real medical impact of that genetic trail. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 169: Ask the Author with Garry Bannister | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:58:53 | |
In this Q&A from the archive, Bitesize Irish members put their questions to Dr Garry Bannister, author of Teasáras Gaeilge-Béarla (Irish-English Thesaurus) and more. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 168: the Irish of Corca Dhuibhne (Q&A) | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:54:33 | |
In this live Q&A from the archive, Eoin and Ben discuss the dialect of Corca Dhuibhne (the Dingle Peninsula). Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 167: From Central Europe to the Edge of the World! | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:35:54 | |
In this episode we feature two recent conversations with Bitesize Irish members, one on the European mainland and one from a chance meeting on the edge of the known world aka County Donegal. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 166: The Lore of Lúnasa, with Conchúr Mag Eacháin | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:58:42 | |
In this episode Niall interviews folklorist Conchúr Mag Eacháin about traditions surrounding Lúnasa, the ancient Irish festival which gave its name to the modern month of August in Irish. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 165: Aonach Tailteann - Ireland's ancient Olympics | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:31:03 | |
In this episode Ben and Niall discuss Ireland's ancient answer to the Olympic Games - Aonach Tailteann. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 164: When do we use the tuiseal ginideach? (Archive Q&A) | 22 Jul 2024 | 01:03:03 | |
In this archive Q&A session, Ben and Siobhán discuss some of the big questions surrounding the genitive case. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 163: Briseadh i dToraigh - A report from the Gaeltacht | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:29:42 | |
In this episode, Niall reports from Oileán Thoraí (Tory Island), a Gaeltacht community off the north coast of County Donegal. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 162: 5-year check in with Peadar | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:36:56 | |
Emma chats to one of our long-terms members, Peadar, about his progress and how Bitesize Irish has grown and developed in his time. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 161: Discover your Irish heritage with A Letter From Ireland | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:46:44 | |
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. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 160: Everyday Irish in the American Midwest | 27 May 2024 | 00:30:12 | |
Grow member Walter discusses with Emma his journey of learning Irish in Missouri. He shares how he uses the language in his family life with his children, as well as at work. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 159: Bealtaine, Ireland's Fire Festival | 13 May 2024 | 00:55:16 | |
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 associated with this time of year. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 158: From Brooklyn to Bitesize! Member interview with Cathy | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:31:02 | |
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 her language journey. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 157: Where to use Irish when visiting Ireland | 15 Apr 2024 | 01:04:22 | |
In this Q&A session, Eoin and Ben field questions about where and how to use Irish when visiting Ireland, and other topics. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 156: Learn how to have conversations step by step | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:30:46 | |
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. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 155: How much Irish can you learn in a year? - Member Interview with Deborah | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:37:12 | |
Happy St Patrick's Day! Beannachtaí na féile ort! (Tá súil agam nach bhfuil póit ort!) Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 154: Celtic Myth and Divine Time with Dr Gwilym Morus-Baird | 04 Mar 2024 | 01:21:44 | |
In this episode Eoin talks to Dr Gwilym Morus-Baird about the shared Celtic heritage of Welsh and Irish culture, with a special focus on the mythology of both countries. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 153: Dúshláin Foghlama - Learning Challenges | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:52:26 | |
In a live Q&A in December Ben and Niall discussed your greatest learning challenges. Amongst the topics discussed were:
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| Podcast 152: Agallamh Baill le Marian - Member Interview with Marian | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:29:22 | |
In the first Agallamh Baill of 2024, Emma talks to Marian from Shropshire and finds out how her daughter's connection to Ireland drew Marian herself closer to the country and the language. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 151: Did the neolithic people of Múchán speak Irish? | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:38:36 | |
Athbhliain faoi mhaise duit! Happy new year! Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 150: Carúl na Nollag - A Christmas Carol | 11 Dec 2023 | 00:36:48 | |
In the 150th episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Niall and Emma are visited by three ghosts - Taibhse na Nollag atá thart, Taibhse na Nollag san Am i Láthair agus Taibhse na Nollag atá le Teacht - and they discuss Christmas past, present and future. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 149: Ag Caint faoi Chanúintí - Diving into Dialects (Q&A) | 27 Nov 2023 | 01:02:26 | |
In a live Q&A session Ben and Emma answer your questions about the dialects of Irish. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 148: Agallamh Baill le Caoimhín - Member Interview with Kevin | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:33:44 | |
Kevin tells us about his relationship with Irish across three different countries in Europe, and how Bitesize Irish resources such as the online community Pobal have helped him on his aistear foghlama. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 147: Béaloideas na Samhna - Halloween Lore with Dr Kelly Fitzgerald | 30 Oct 2023 | 00:58:50 | |
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. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 146: Na Seanfhocail Is Fearr Linn - Our Favourite Irish Proverbs | 16 Oct 2023 | 01:39:10 | |
Eoin and Niall get together for a mammoth discussion of their favourite Irish proverbs. Which ones do you like? Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 145: Fuaimniú na Gaeilge Mínithe - Irish Pronunciation Explained | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:57:02 | |
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. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 144: Agallamh Baill le Lynne - Member Interview with Lynne | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:25:00 | |
We had a hot spell here in Dublin recently - fómhar na ngéanna (autumn of the geese) - but the season has very definitely changed now. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 143: Ar ais ar Scoil - Back to School | 04 Sep 2023 | 00:40:22 | |
Summer has ending and the school term has started - what can help you on your Irish language journey this autumn?
Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/back-to-school/ Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 142: Zen and the Art of Vocabulary with Garry Bannister | 21 Aug 2023 | 00:45:15 | |
Niall meets scholar and author Garry Bannister to discuss his life and works, including his latest publication, Teasáras Gaeilge-Béarla. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 141: Staidéar sa Samhradh - Studying in Summer | 23 Jun 2023 | 00:36:33 | |
Ben and Emma bring you some tips on how to keep up with your Irish study over summer. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 140: Agallamh Baill le Tim - Member Interview with Tim | 26 May 2023 | 00:31:29 | |
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. Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 139: An Deireadh – The End | 04 May 2022 | 00:13:15 | |
Listen to the final episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast! Bitesize Irish is going from strength to strength, but the time for the podcast has come to an end. Come join us as an Explore or Grow member to learn and practise the Irish language together. Gaeilge Gach Lá is our motto and has been … Podcast 139: An Deireadh – The End Read More » The post Podcast 139: An Deireadh – The End first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 138: What is Aistear, with Niall | 09 Mar 2022 | 01:01:32 | |
Bitesize Irish is starting a new Journey. Aistear. What is Aistear, and our new foundational course Tús Maith featured on it? It launched Monday 14th March 2022. Eoin interviews Niall Ó Siadhail, our Learning Content Developer at Bitesize Irish about what is Aistear and Tús maith, and how it will help you! The podcast exclusive … Podcast 138: What is Aistear, with Niall Read More » The post Podcast 138: What is Aistear, with Niall first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 137: Emma from Waterford to Germany | 24 Jan 2022 | 01:15:16 | |
Our Bitesize Irish community manager, Emma, joins Eoin for a Bitesize Irish Podcast chat! Emma talks about growing up near Gaeltacht na Rinne (Gaeltacht na nDéise). At Bitesize Irish, she posts daily challenges for our Grow members on our community Bitesize Pobal. She also teaches Gaeilge at Universität Leipzig. Mentioned in the show: An Rinn … Podcast 137: Emma from Waterford to Germany Read More » The post Podcast 137: Emma from Waterford to Germany first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 136: Siar is Ar Aghaidh | 13 Dec 2021 | 00:21:39 | |
In this episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Eoin looks back at 2021 at Bitesize Irish, and forward at 2022. Ag féachaint siar = Looking back Ag féachaint ar aghaidh = Looking forward Self-Reflection Prompts Where were you on your Irish language journey this time last year? How can you be more kind to yourself … Podcast 136: Siar is Ar Aghaidh Read More » The post Podcast 136: Siar is Ar Aghaidh first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 135: Go Raibh Maith Agat | 16 Nov 2021 | 00:33:04 | |
Thank you for being part of the Bitesize Irish Podcast! In this episode, Eoin says thanks to our fluent foireann (staff) at Bitesize Irish: Emma, Siobhán agus Niall. They make Bitesize Irish tick every day for all our Irish language learners. Thanks to our kinds customers who said such nice things about our membership offerings … Podcast 135: Go Raibh Maith Agat Read More » The post Podcast 135: Go Raibh Maith Agat first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 134: Biddy Early the Clare Legend with Balor Otherworld | 18 Oct 2021 | 00:32:44 | |
Biddy Early was an absolute legend in her own right. She shows us what resilience is, in the face of an oppressor. Her ability to heal people drew people to her. Of particular interest to us is whether she spoke the Irish language. Her Wikipedia entry states: With her family and friends she spoke Irish, … Podcast 134: Biddy Early the Clare Legend with Balor Otherworld Read More » The post Podcast 134: Biddy Early the Clare Legend with Balor Otherworld first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 133: Learning the Accordion | 14 Sep 2021 | 00:30:56 | |
Eoin talks about learning the Irish button accordion in this episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast. It was intrinsically fun at the beginning, but soon hit some frustration. It’s similar to trying to learn the Irish language: great fun at first, but soon can seem daunting. Part of the solution is to make it fun … Podcast 133: Learning the Accordion Read More » The post Podcast 133: Learning the Accordion first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 132: Deirdre – Ciarraí, Ceol agus Gaeilge | 14 Jun 2021 | 00:23:20 | |
Deirdre is from Contae Chiarraí (Kerry), and lives for a number of years in Ontario, Canada. She focusses her time on learning Irish traditional music, along with diving into learning to speak the Irish language. We’re privileged to have her as a Grow member of Bitesize Irish. The intro of this podcast episode of the … Podcast 132: Deirdre – Ciarraí, Ceol agus Gaeilge Read More » The post Podcast 132: Deirdre – Ciarraí, Ceol agus Gaeilge first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 131: Ciara Ní É – Gaeilge, creativity and self-expression | 17 May 2021 | 01:04:21 | |
Eoin of Bitesize Irish speaks with poet Ciara Ní É on the Irish langauge, creativity and self-expression. You can also watch this interview, and on that page are notes of various topics covered in the interview. If you have a comment to leave on the interview, please also leave it on the video interview page. The post Podcast 131: Ciara Ní É – Gaeilge, creativity and self-expression first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||
| Podcast 130: What’s holding you back from Learning Irish? | 03 May 2021 | 00:18:44 | |
In this episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Eoin asks you what might be holding you back from learning the Irish language. What might be stopping you internally from practicing Gaeilge Gach Lá? It may be a fear of judgement, or a shame of identity, or something else about your story. Also covered is a … Podcast 130: What’s holding you back from Learning Irish? Read More » The post Podcast 130: What’s holding you back from Learning Irish? first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá | |||