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.

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Podcast 134: Biddy Early the Clare Legend with Balor Otherworld

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.

Podcast 133: Learning the Accordion

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.

Podcast 132: Deirdre – Ciarraí, Ceol agus Gaeilge

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.

Podcast 132 – Deirdre: Ciarraí, Ceol agus Gaeilge

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.

Podcast 131: Ciara Ní É – Gaeilge, creativity and self-expression

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.

Podcast 130: What’s holding you back from Learning Irish?

Trust the process. Trust yourself! An empowering aspect of learning to speak the Irish language is not limited to “languages people”. The process of learning the Irish language is a journey. It’s a process that’s available to each of us. Yes, it does include studying with intenstiy (see Episode 128 for more on that). Once … Podcast 129: Trust the Process Read More » The post Podcast 129: Trust the Process first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Podcast 129: Trust the Process

Trust the process. Trust yourself! An empowering aspect of learning to speak the Irish language is not limited to “languages people”. The process of learning the Irish language is a journey. It’s a process that’s available to each of us. Yes, it does include studying with intenstiy (see Episode 128 for more on that). Once … Podcast 129 – Trust the Process Read More » The post Podcast 129 – Trust the Process first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Podcast 129 – Trust the Process

Gaeilge Gach Lá is about immersing yourself every day. How does that relate to the step of your Irish language journey to study with intensity? Are both parts needed, and which comes first? Eoin discusses how immersion is an accessible foundation upon which you can base later study. Keep up the Gaeilge Gach Lá. Stretch … Podcast 128: Immersion and Studying Read More » The post Podcast 128: Immersion and Studying first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Podcast 128: Immersion and Studying

Gaeilge Gach Lá is about immersing yourself every day. How does that relate to the step of your Irish language journey to study with intensity? Are both parts needed, and which comes first? Eoin discusses how immersion is an accessible foundation upon which you can base later study. Keep up the Gaeilge Gach Lá. Stretch … Podcast 128 – Immersion and Studying Read More » The post Podcast 128 – Immersion and Studying first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Podcast 128 – Immersion and Studying

The Bitesize Irish Podcast featuring member interview and Irish language learner Jeri. Jeri shares her motivations for learning the Irish language, and what brought her to the language. She also shares some interesting tactics, including poetry, for diving deeper into Gaeilge as a learner. Watch Jeri’s interview as a video too. Mentioned in the episode: … Podcast 127: Agallamh le Jeri Read More » The post Podcast 127: Agallamh le Jeri first appeared on Bitesize Irish.

Podcast 127: Agallamh le Jeri

Discussion show in English for Irish language learners around the world.

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