Podcast 159: Bealtaine, Ireland's Fire Festival

In this interview from the archives, Eoin talks to Mike Collins, founder of aletterfromireland.com, about helping people rediscover and reconnect with their Irish heritage and ancestry.See the original video and shownotes at:https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/video-irish-family-tree-research/Go to offer.irish for 10% off annual or monthly membership of Bitesize Irish.Support the Show.Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

Grow member Walter discusses with Emma his journey of learning Irish in Missouri.His fascination with Irish stemmed from his exploration of endangered languages, recognising the cultural importance and identity tied to these languages and their speakers. This, alongside his introduction to Irish music motivated him to start learning Gaeilge.He shares how he uses the language in his family life with his children, as well as at work.See the original video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/irish-in-missouri/.Get your podcast-listener discounted membership at offer.irish.Support the Show.Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

In this bumper edition, Eoin introduces one of the most important ancient Irish festivals and Niall talks to photographer Alan Tobin about booleying/buailteachas, an almost forgotten practice associated with this time of year.To see all of our FREE resources relating to seasons and festivals go to: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/seasonal/To watch Eoin's original video see: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/bealtaine-irelands-ancient-fire-festival/And to see Niall and Alan's conversation go to: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/buailteachas-booleying/Alan Tobin's website: https://www.alantobinphotography.com/10% discount available at: offer.irishSupport the Show.Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

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