Speak Irish: Tús Maith – A Good Start
Explore the foundations of Irish language with Bob Carney’s “Speak Irish: Tús Maith – A Good Start.” From essential vocabulary and verb tenses to sentence structures and weather expressions, this lesson offers a comprehensive guide for beginners. Embrace the building blocks of communication in Irish and enhance your conversational skills.
Éasca Péasca (Easy Peasy): Student Stories – Scoil Rois
Explore the nostalgic student story of Carrie Ann Gobnait McKenna from Scoil Rois in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan. Journey back to the rich world of Gaeilge, Gaelic football, and Irish heritage at this quaint school founded in 1985. A tribute to a remarkable teacher and the unforgettable experiences that shaped generations of students.
This Just In: Gaeltacht Quarter’s Street Signage Plan
The Belfast City Council has proposed erecting bilingual street signs en bloc across 309 streets in the Gaeltacht Quarter, addressing the backlog of applications for dual-language signage. The proposal will save the council significant time and resources, estimated at over £185,000 compared to handling each street individually. This initiative is particularly significant given West Belfast’s high concentration of Irish speakers and the community’s efforts to promote the Irish language.
This Just In: Ohio Renaissance Festival Honors Harp Day
The Ohio Renaissance Festival, in collaboration with Harp Ireland, celebrates Harp Day on October 21 with enchanting performances by Jay and Abby Michaels, known as The Harper and The Minstrel. Delight in Medieval, Renaissance, and Celtic music played on various instruments, including historical harps, wooden flutes, penny whistles, viola da gamba, hammered dulcimer, and beautiful singing. Join in the celebration of this historic instrument at the Ohio Renaissance Festival.
This Just In: 125,000 km Travelled Around the World By Online Conversation
The Comhrá ’23 event has concluded after 74 hours, bringing Irish language enthusiasts from around the world together for non-stop conversations in Irish. Over 58 groups participated across three continents, covering a distance of 125,000 km. The event aims to promote the Irish language and provide a platform for people to converse in Irish among friends and the global Irish-language community. The event finished in Canada, hosted by Craobh Thorontó of Conradh na Gaeilge.
Éasca Péasca (Easy Peasy) Student Stories: The Lady of the Dance
In “The Lady of the Dance,” Shauna Meehan shares her remarkable journey through Irish dancing. Starting as a young dancer, she embraced the art form and continued for 15 years. Her story reveals how Irish dancing became an integral part of her identity, connecting her to her Irish heritage, and bridging the gap between her American upbringing and Irish roots. Shauna’s passion for Irish dancing led her to the world championships and became a lifestyle. Her dedication and practice paid off with championship titles, making her proud to continue dancing.
Speak Irish: Dobhar Chú
Bob Carney explores Irish mythology, connecting it to Lake Erie’s legendary creature, “Bessie.” This cryptid is believed to be a descendant of the Plesiosaur and is often associated with a dog-like head. Carney delves into the rich world of Irish folklore and the Dobhar Chú, a water hound known for its aggressive nature. He also provides linguistic insights into various animal names in the Irish language.
Speak Irish: A Fresh Start
Speak Irish Cleveland is about to begin – All levels welcome. Join us!
Speak Irish: Féasta Foclóir
By Bob Carney In spite of a rough start this summer, we managed to make it to quite a few of the festivals already this year. We’ve enjoyed some great […]
Out of the Mailbag Comes Songs & Stories: Language and Belfast Elephants
By John O’Brien, Jr.@Jobjr The Elephant of BelfastBy S. Kirk WalshCounterpoint Press ISBN: 978-1-64009-511-3. 320 Pages This national bestseller has such an unusual storyline, I just had to get it. […]
