Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast

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.

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.

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.

Have you been confused seeing some written Irish language, and having no idea how to pronounce it? Would you like to be able to say “goodbye” in Irish Gaelic? If so, listen to this episode of Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast for these and more listener questions with Eoin. What you’ll hear How to say “goodbye” … How to say goodbye in Irish, and other listener questions (Podcast 014) Read More »The post How to say goodbye in Irish, and other listener questions (Podcast 014) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Robert Todd spent Christmas on the west coast of Ireland while the country got hit with a storm. Earlier in his trip, he spent time in Dublin, where he spoke the Irish language to cab drivers, bus drivers and others. This is your motivation to try out Irish when you’re visiting Ireland. It doesn’t matter … Speaking Irish to Dublin taxi drivers (Podcast 13) Read More »The post Speaking Irish to Dublin taxi drivers (Podcast 13) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Are you learning Irish on your own? Do you feel like there’s no way to get into learning some Irish in your everyday life? Audrey Nickel shares five top tips to practicing Irish Gaelic on a daily basis. And you don’t need to be an advanced learner to practice these tips. Audrey recommends you make … Five Tips for Practicing Irish Daily (Ep. 12) Read More »The post Five Tips for Practicing Irish Daily (Ep. 12) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

We’ve got some great listener questions answered. For example, you’ll hear how to say “2014” in the Irish language for the new year. You’ll hear about the latest rough weather in Ireland, how to get people to use Irish with you while you’re visiting Ireland, and what courses we recommend for attending when you’re in … Do people say “top of the morning”? (Ep. 11) Read More »The post Do people say “top of the morning”? (Ep. 11) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Liam Hughes grew up in the States, but comes home (to Ireland) at least a couple of times a year. He’s an artist, designer, singer, and more, and has family in the Silvermines in Tipperary, Ireland. He designs shard jewelry, including Irish pieces. What you’ll hear How it feels to come home to Ireland to … Have you been home yet? With Irish-American artist Liam Hughes (Ep. 10) Read More »The post Have you been home yet? With Irish-American artist Liam Hughes (Ep. 10) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Teachers in primary schools in Ireland (elementary schools) teach their students each and every subject. With the Irish language being one of those subjects, all teachers generally need to speak Irish to some level. That can be a stumbling block for people who move to Ireland and want to teach. But it didn’t stop Dr. …The Echoy Classroom, an American Elementary School Teach Learned Irish to Teach in Ireland (Ep. 9) Read More »The post The Echoy Classroom, an American Elementary School Teach Learned Irish to Teach in Ireland (Ep. 9) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Mary Murphy takes the podcast chair this time, asking Eoin of Bitesize Irish Gaelic about how the site started. What you’ll hear How Bitesize Irish Gaelic got its name Where Eoin grew up The image of the Irish language in public – then and now Mentioned in this episode Bitesize Irish Gaelic Live – upcoming … The tables turn on Eoin (Ep. 8) Read More »The post The tables turn on Eoin (Ep. 8) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Listen to Eoin of Bitesize Irish Gaelic speak with Mary Murphy, a singer, songwriter and author. Mary is based in Canada, but has strong roots back to Wexford in Ireland. Irish song, dance and storytelling has always been part of her life. What you’ll hear How it was like growing up in New York as … How Mary Murphy grew up as an Irish person in New York (Ep. 7) Read More »The post How Mary Murphy grew up as an Irish person in New York (Ep. 7) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Author and writer Felicity Hayes-McCoy had a connection with Corca Dhuibhne (the Dingle peninsula) from an early age. (The Irish language is the language of the locals there.) But it was only later that she and her husband purchased a house there. Now they spend part of their time on this peninsula of Ireland that … How life goes on on the Dingle peninsula, even in mid Winter, with Felicity Hayes-McCoy (Ep. 6) Read More »The post How life goes on on the Dingle peninsula, even in mid Winter, with Felicity Hayes-McCoy (Ep. 6) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Listen to Eoin discuss listener questions and emails around the Irish language (Irish Gaelic) in Ireland. If you feel that deep connection for Ireland, and plan on visiting, or have visited, then you’ll learn about seeking the Irish language out. What you’ll hear Whether you’ll be understood in the Gaeltacht regions if you learn standardized … Will I understand people in the Gaeltacht regions of Ireland? (Ep. 5) Read More »The post Will I understand people in the Gaeltacht regions of Ireland? (Ep. 5) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Have you ever considered learning to speak the Irish language, but felt that you’re alone? Prof. Kevin Scannell says that this is a new age of Irish language, where you can not only immerse yourself in Irish online, but also use it as a way to connect with other learners. He’s a professor at Saint … How You Can Use Technology to Immerse Yourself in Irish (Ep. 4) Read More »The post How You Can Use Technology to Immerse Yourself in Irish (Ep. 4) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Do you hope to be visiting Ireland at some point in the next couple of years? You might be in for some little surprises (not least of which the locals!). In this episode of Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast, Eoin is joined by travel writer Jody Halstead of Ireland Family Travel. She has made lots of … Little Surprises When Visiting Ireland (Ep. 3) Read More »The post Little Surprises When Visiting Ireland (Ep. 3) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Would you like to learn some of Ireland’s beautiful native language wherever you are? Our special guest, Terry Simons, covers the very best in iPhone and Android apps related to learning the Irish language. Listen for Terry’s top recommendations for learners, plus for extra apps for Ireland’s native sports. Terry works in Silicon Valley, but … The Top Apps for Learning Irish (Ep. 2) Read More »The post The Top Apps for Learning Irish (Ep. 2) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Click here to subscribe by RSS feed. This is the very first Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast. It’s a discussion show for those around the world learning to speak Irish. Episodes are fortnightly on Thursdays. Summary of this episode Eoin from Bitesize Irish Gaelic speaks with Liam … An Irish man who found his Irishness in Australia (Ep. 1) Read More »The post An Irish man who found his Irishness in Australia (Ep. 1) first appeared on Bitesize Irish.