Bitesize Irish Podcast
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Podcast 148: Agallamh Baill le Caoimhín - Member Interview with Kevin
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.Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Podcast 147: Béaloideas na Samhna - Halloween Lore with Dr Kelly Fitzgerald
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 Kellys background in Chicago, her work as a folklorist and the significance o
Podcast 146: Na Seanfhocail Is Fearr Linn - Our Favourite Irish Proverbs
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-proverb
Podcast 145: Fuaimniú na Gaeilge Mínithe - Irish Pronunciation Explained
In this Q&A session from the archives Ben and Niall answer your questions on the ins and outs of Irish pronunciation - sorthopaic na bhfoghlaimeoir, an evergreen topic for learners.Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFOli-hYZKw
Podcast 144: Agallamh Baill le Lynne - Member Interview with Lynne
We had a hot spell here in Dublin recently - fmhar na nganna (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
Podcast 143: Ar ais ar Scoil - Back to School
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 timew
Podcast 142: Zen and the Art of Vocabulary with Garry Bannister
Niall meets scholar and author Garry Bannister to discuss his life and works, including his latest publication, Teasras Gaeilge-Barla.https://www.newisland.ie/garry-bannisterhttps://www.newisland.ie/nonfiction/irish-english-thesaurusWatch the video at:h
Podcast 141: Staidéar sa Samhradh - Studying in Summer
Ben and Emma bring you some tips on how to keep up with your Irish study over summer. Leabhair/books:An tAthair Duinnn Bleachtaire (Biddy Jenkinson)Proverbs in Irish (Garry Bannister)Short Stories in Irish (Olly Richards) Dnmhar ar an DART (Rua
Podcast 140: Agallamh Baill le Tim - Member Interview with Tim
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 e
Podcast 139: An Deireadh – The End
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