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.
Cleveland Comhrá: Indiana Stones and The Limerick Lion
By Bob Carney For many centuries, testing the strength of men and even some women in Ireland, was done by picking up lifting stones. They varied in weight, with some […]
Cleveland Comhrá: Carmilla
Discover the roots of vampire fiction in Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu’s classic tale, “Carmilla.” Learn about the eerie storyline and its significance in the horror genre. Dive into the captivating world of Victorian vampire literature.
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!
Cleveland Comhrá: The Dullahan
Delve into the eerie world of Irish folklore, where supernatural tales inspire classic horror stories. Discover headless riders known as Dullahan, banshees foretelling doom, and other spooky creatures that may have influenced iconic horror literature and movies. Explore the rich tapestry of Irish mythology, perfect for sharing with the next generation.
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 […]
Cleveland Comhrá: Wolfhounds, Knees & Nurses
By Bob Carney Wolfhound Part OneIf you’re a regular reader of this column, you’re aware that Mary and I love animals. We share our home with three cats, our little […]
Éasca Péasca: Student Stories, From First-Year to Fadas
By: Neila McElfreshFacilitator: Marie Young What I find so compelling about Gaeilge is the highly figurative nature of the pattern of speech. There are few simple statements in Irish, each […]
