Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast

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.Watch the original interview over at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-qlL9Uqg6k.Bitesize Irish is an online learning platform that includes self-study lessons, an online community and live video calls. Podcast listeners can avail of a special 10% discount monthly or annual membership by going to offer.irish. Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Athbhliain faoi mhaise duit! Happy new year!In this episode, Eoin investigates the origins of the Irish language - just how far back does it go in Irish (pre)history? An raibh Gaeilge ag muintir Mhúcháin?Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/muchan-hill-fort/Go to offer.irish for a special 10% discount off monthly or annual membership of Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

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 offer.irish for 10% off monthly or annual membership of Bitesize Irish. Membership gives you access to self-paced courses, an online community and live practice sessions. Why not make it your New Year's Resolution?#GaeilgeGachLáSupport the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

In a live Q&A session Ben and Emma answer your questions about the dialects of Irish.Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/dialects-2/......and find out free shareable dialect cheat sheet, as mentioned in the discussion, at https://www.bitesize.irish/gachla/dialect-cheat-sheets/.Go to offer.irish for a special 10% discount off monthly or annual membership of Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

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.bitesize.irish/blog/learning-irish-in-switzerland-kevin/Use the code 'podcast' to avail of a 10% discount on any monthly or annual membership at www.bitesize.irish/memberships. #GaeilgeGachLáSupport the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

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.The original video can be seen here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/oiche-shamhna-halloween-lore-with-dr-kelly-fitzgerald/Use the code PODCAST to get 10% off any membership at www.bitesize.irish/memberships#GaeilgeGachLáSupport the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

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-proverbs/Get a 10% discount using the code PODCAST at www.bitesize.irish/memberships. #GaeilgeGachLáSupport the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

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. Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFOli-hYZKw.Use the code 'podcast' to avail of a 10% discount on any monthly or annual membership at www.bitesize.irish/memberships. #GaeilgeGachLáSupport the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLáSupport the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

We had a hot spell here in Dublin recently - fómhar na ngéanna (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 Bitesize Irish.Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/lynne-in-donegal/Use the code 'podcast' to avail of a 10% discount on any monthly or annual membership at www.bitesize.irish/memberships. #GaeilgeGachLáSupport the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

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 timewhere to practise if you're not in Irelandthe Irish alphabet and pronunciationdictionary recommendationsmeasuring progressinitial mutations: séimhiú, urú etcOld Irish v Modern IrishWatch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/back-to-school/Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Niall meets scholar and author Garry Bannister to discuss his life and works, including his latest publication, Teasáras Gaeilge-Béarla.https://www.newisland.ie/garry-bannisterhttps://www.newisland.ie/nonfiction/irish-english-thesaurusWatch the video at:https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/garry-bannister/Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLáSupport the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Ben and Emma bring you some tips on how to keep up with your Irish study over summer. Leabhair/books:An tAthair Ó Duinnín – Bleachtaire  (Biddy Jenkinson)Proverbs in Irish  (Garry Bannister)Short Stories in Irish (Olly Richards) Dúnmharú ar an DART  (Ruaidhrí Ó Báille)Acmhainní eile/other resources:DuolingoNuacht MhallMolscéalMeon EileGaeilge AmháinAistí ón AerWatch the full video at:https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/learning-summertime/Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

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.https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/irish-in-boston-interview-with-member-tim/Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

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

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

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

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

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

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

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