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.
Akron Irish: Naked and Afraid-The Armada Edition
Lisa O’Rourke recounts the harrowing survival story of Captain Francisco de Cuellar, a Spanish Armada captain who found himself shipwrecked and stranded in Ireland in 1591. He endured hardships, encountered English soldiers, and faced perilous situations while wandering naked and afraid. The story sheds light on the challenges he faced and the hospitality he eventually received from the Irish. O’Rourke also reflects on the complexities of historical morality and power struggles during that era.
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!
Akron Irish: Nothing Compares to Sinéad
Sinéad O’Connor, the iconic Irish singer known for her hauntingly beautiful voice and unapologetic activism, has passed away. Her unique ability to embody both old and new Ireland, coupled with her unwavering candor, made her an indelible figure in the country’s cultural and social landscape.
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 […]
Speak Irish: The Blind Man’s Vision
By Bob Carney I’ve been relistening to a series of lectures by Professor Marc C. Conner from Washington and Lee University, collectively titled “The Irish Identity, Independence, History and Literature.” […]
Irish Language: Census results for Irish and the Gaeltacht very much a ‘mixed bag’ showing positive and negative trends
‘Consistent, strong and ambitious support required if significant progress is to be made before the next Census’ – Conradh na Gaeilge The Central Statistics Office has this morning published results […]
Speak Irish: : Irish and Scots Gaelic
The month of June kicks off festival season here in northern Ohio. We try to attend as many as possible, one of our favorites is The Ohio Scottish Games and […]
Third Level students and university groups recognised for Irish Language Activism at Gníomhaí Gaeilge Awards
Students recognised for their achievements in promoting Irish on campus by Conradh na Gaeilge, USI and the Higher Education Authority Students and third level groups were in the Temple Bar […]
