Podcast 134: Biddy Early the Clare Legend with Balor Otherworld

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.Watch the original interview at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/an-irish-brooklynites-journey/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 Show.Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

In this Q&A session, Eoin and Ben field questions about where and how to use Irish when visiting Ireland, and other topics.We mentioned these Irish-language courses for adults in the Gaeltacht:Oideas Gael, Donegal www.oideas-gael.comOidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne, Kerry https://www.oidhreacht.ie/Check out other options too, for example, in Waterford and Conamara.Information about Irish languages events/businesses/services elsewhere:www.peig.ie (all Ireland)www.baclegaeilge.ie (Dublin)www.gleg.ie (Galway)https://visitbelfast.com/gaeltacht-quarter/ (Belfast)Find shownotes and see the original video here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/visiting-ireland-2/Get 10% off monthly or annual membership by going to : offer.irishSupport the Show.Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

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.Find the full video and more shownotes here:  https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/learn-conversation/Get 10% off monthly or annual membership by going to : offer.irishSupport the Show.Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Happy St Patrick's Day! Beannachtaí na féile ort! (Tá súil agam nach bhfuil póit ort!)This week we bring you an Agallamh Baill (Member Interview) from the end of 2023, in which New Yorker Deborah tells Niall about her remarkable year of learning Irish. An inspiration to learners everywhere!Watch the original interview over at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/a-year-of-irish-interview-with-deborah/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 Show.Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

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.Find links to Gwilym's work and see the original video here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/celtic-myth/Get 10% off monthly or annual membership by going to : offer.irishSupport the Show.Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

In a live Q&A in December Ben and Niall discussed your greatest learning challenges. Amongst the topics discussed were:Confidence as a earnerUnderstanding Irish speakersPronunciationConversation/speaking practicePhonetic transcriptions of IrishHow to deal with tricky sounds like dhSome of the fantastic resources we recommend:www.focloir.iewww.teanglann.iewww.fuaimeanna.iewww.tg4.ieFind the full video and more shownotes here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/challenges-learning-irish/Get 10% off monthly or annual membership by going to : offer.irishSupport the Show.Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

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 Show.Go 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 Show.Go 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 Show.Go 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 Show.Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá