Bitesize Irish Podcast

Do you feel frustrated on a daily basis that you don’t have more time to learn the Irish language? Maybe it’s not Irish Gaelic, maybe it’s other things that you set up your expectations to do, but it’s not a good enough reason to not spend any time on the things you feel passionate about. This Bitesize … You Don’t Have Enough Time to Learn? (Ep. 79) Read More » The post You Don’t Have Enough Time...

We recently discussed what’s really holding you back when it comes to learning the Irish language and in today’s Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast episode 78 we’re going to tackle a similar subject (probably scary for many) – the fear of what other people are saying and thinking about you. You may even see it as … You Don’t Need Permission (Ep. 78) Read More » The post You Don’t Need Permission (Ep. 7...

We all have reasons as to why we’re called towards a certain journey. If you’re interested in learning to speak the Irish language, it’s interesting to ask: Why did this journey choose me? Should I try to ignore its calls, or accept that it’s part of me? Learn about Eoin’s Irish language journey and maybe … What’s Your Irish Language Journey? (Ep. 77) Read More » The post What’s Your Irish Languag...

You can’t discuss the topic of Irish unity without talking about what has come in history before us. People have been killed, people have been tortured, families and communities have been divided, and now as we talk about this in 2018 it can feel like things are nice and stable, but there have been so … What Would the Irish Language Mean to a United Ireland? (Ep. 76) Read More » The post What Woul...

Do you ever set out to do something but not actually achieve it in the end, and worse yet you beat yourself up about it?  This is audio content. Play the episode using the player above. And then take WOOP My Irish Language. Well, a lot of people tell us this about learning the Irish … WOOP My Irish Language (Ep. 75) Read More » The post WOOP My Irish Language (Ep. 75) first appeared on Bitesize Ir...

A listener question sparks an interesting topic – is the Irish language relevant to Irish people (compared to the U.S. for example). But before we go deeper in finding the answer, we first need to know what exactly defines the “Irish people”. When answering this question, we should see the “Irish people” not as someone … Is the Irish Language Relevant to Irish People? (Ep. 74) Read More » The post...

Can the Irish language survive only if there are rural communities where the language is dominant? How important is the Gaeltacht (and what does really mean)? This is the main topic we’ve focused the 73rd episode of the Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast. By listening to this Podcast episode, you’ll also learn more about the Gaeltacht … Would the Irish Language Survive Without Gaeltacht Regions? (Ep. 7...

At Bitesize Irish Gaelic we’re always trying to learn more about our community and what exactly are our members’ goals in the matter of learning Irish Gaelic (and making a connection with their Irish heritage – where this is important to them). When asked about their goals, people who study the Irish language say that … The Life-Long Journey of Irish Gaelic (Ep. 72) Read More » The post The Life-L...

Did you know that by using Bitesize Irish Gaelic to learn the Irish language to make a connection to your past, with your ancestors, it rewires your brain? What new connections does learning Irish Gaelic give to your Irish heritage? If you want to know more about this, listen to the 71st Bitesize Irish Gaelic … How Irish Gaelic Can Rewire Your Brain (Ep. 71) Read More » The post How Irish Gaelic C...

In this episode of the “new” Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast, Eoin talks about what does it take to be “a native Irish language speaker” and also tackles a few other heavy topics such as the future of Irish Gaelic, and relation between Irish & other similar languages . You too can record a question for … What Is a Native Irish Language Speaker? (Ep. 70) Read More » The post What Is a Native Iris...

From 2013 to 2016 we ran the Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast. The format of the online show focused on interviewing really interesting people who were passionate about the Irish Gaelic language or Ireland’s culture & history. In the beginning of 2016 we decided to stop publishing new Podcast episodes because it wasn’t a sustainable process … We’re Restarting the Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast! (E...

Two full years after our last Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast episode, this is the return of an experiment! Did you listen to this podcast experiment episode? Do you want us to restart the Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast? Then use the button right here to ask your question for the next podcast episode: Have a listen … Podcast 068: Should We Restart the Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast? Read More » The po...

Eoin and little Liam of Bitesize Irish Gaelic tell you about our plan to re-run past episodes of the podcast on our podcast feed. You also hear about our members-only Facebook group. Background The Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast is a discussion podcast in English. Eoin has interviewed many a guest in the world of the … Podcast Re-runs (Ep. 67) Read More » The post Podcast Re-runs (Ep. 67) first app...

Listen as Eoin and son Liam make paper airplanes in their kitchen. Eoin takes the chance to explain why the Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast is coming to an end. But it’s also a positive step for Bitesize Irish Gaelic members who’ll get new ways to connect with us. What you’ll hear: Click the audio player … Special Final Episode of Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast (Ep. 66) Read More » The post Special F...

Ramona wanted an Irish language immersion experience near her. So she started the L.A. Deireadh Seachtaine na Gaeilge immersion weekend. Discussion podcast about learning to speak Irish Gaelic (in English). What you’ll hear: Click the audio player above, and you’ll get to hear: Ramona’s trips to Oideas Gael in Ireland, which helped inspire her Irish … L.A. Deireadh Seachtaine with Ramona Reeves (E...

Caitríona is from Mullingar in Ireland, and lives in California. She shares her perceptions of Ireland from her trips back home. In her opinion, you can use the Irish language anywhere in Ireland as long as you speak slowly. Discussion podcast about learning to speak Irish Gaelic (in English). In Caitríona’s opinion, the best ways to learn … Ireland’s a Gaeltacht with Caitríona Weafer (Ep. 64) Rea...

TEDx presenter, and award-winning e-learning and social media consultant Jojanneke joins Eoin for a chat. Are you holding back from sharing your love for the Irish language online, like on Facebook and Twitter? Eoin asks Jojanneke how to get around that. At the end, you should enjoy yourself, and don’t be afraid to have a … Goof Around, with Jojanneke van den Bosch (Ep. 63) Read More » The post Go...

Minnesota-based author Rachel Britz tells us about her research for her book Good-Bye, Lover. Her family comes from Donegal, and not every person survived the travel across America. She visited west Ireland in 2014, and tells us how that went. Discussion podcast in English. What you’ll hear: Click the audio player above, and you’ll get … Famine Times with Author Rachel Britz (Ep. 62) Read More » T...

Dawn shares her “can do” attitude to learning to speak Irish Gaelic. It’s her way to “feel connected to a place that has my heart”, as she told us recently. She’s a Bitesize Irish Gaelic member. Discussion podcast about learning to speak Irish Gaelic (in English). What you’ll hear: Click the audio player above, and … Love for Irish Music and Language with Dawn Lange (Ep. 61) Read More » The post L...

Listen to how Barbara visited Ireland last summer, treating it as an adventure. Specifically, she didn’t book accommodation ahead (except for the first night after landing in Dublin). Hear about the route she took along the coast. Discussion podcast in English. What you’ll hear: Click the audio player above, and you’ll get to hear: The … Adventure in Ireland with Barbara Moloney (Ep. 60) Read More...

Listen to Vanessa who has never been to Ireland (yet), but has made the Irish language part of her daily life. Living in Australia, she talks about her upcoming trip to Ireland. Discussion podcast about learning to speak Irish Gaelic (in English). What you’ll hear: Click the audio player above, and you’ll get to hear: … Irish Language is a Lifestyle with Vanessa Bushell (Ep. 59) Read More » The po...

Eoin reads out the poem by Patrick Kavanagh, “A Christmas Childhood”. It rings of simple Irish Christmases. This Christmas poem isn’t in Irish Gaelic, but surely it’s just the thing to hear as we reach Christmas, the time when we reconnect with friends and family. What you’ll hear: Click the audio player above, and you’ll … Christmas Poem From Ireland (Ep. 58) Read More » The post Christmas Poem F...

Do you feel like you “should” be learning the Irish language, but never get around to it? This podcast episode (in English) is about breaking down your daily Irish language habit into such small pieces that they should be easy to do. These ideas come from the excellent blog AJATT: All Japanese All The Time. … Easy Irish Immersion (Ep. 57) Read More » The post Easy Irish Immersion (Ep. 57) first ap...

David White has a great interest in his Irish heritage. He got sucked into the challenge of speaking some Irish Gaelic! Hear this interview with him, where he shares his positive attitude that makes it possible for him to keep learning a new language. What you’ll hear: Click the audio player above, and you’ll get … How David White Got Into Irish Gealic (Ep. 56) Read More » The post How David White...

Susan of Vibrant Ireland joins Eoin for a chat on the Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast. She has lived in Ireland for the best part of twenty years. She’s from the United States, but ended up moving to Ireland. Listen to her great Irish accent! She now lives in rural east County Clare – a beautiful … 20 Years in Ireland with Susan FitzGerald (Ep. 55) Read More » The post 20 Years in Ireland with Susan...