Bitesize Irish Podcast

Hear about traveling to Ireland to speak the Irish language, with Liam Ó Cuinneagáin, founder of Oideas Gael. Liam and Eoin discuss the past, present and future of the Gaeltacht regions (where Irish Gaelic is spoken in some communities). You’ll realize why it’s so important that you’re part of this movement to speak Ireland’s native … Gaeltacht’s Future with Liam Ó Cuinneagáin (Ep. 29) Read More »...

Marc Gunn of Irish and Celtic Music Podcast joins Eoin about Irish music, American adoption of Irish culture, and touring in Ireland and beyond. What you’ll hear Renaissance festivals, and their fun mix of cultures Touring Ireland in a bus tour, versus going out to find your own experiences What the autoharp is Mentioned in … Marc Gunn of Irish and Celtic Music Podcast (Ep. 28) Read More » The pos...

Listen back to the Best-Of Bits of the Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast with Eoin. It’s hard to believe that our little discussion show podcast has been running for a year already. Our objective is to bring learnings of the Irish language closer together, no matter you’re located. It’s been a fantastic reading your comments on … Best-Of Bits of Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast’s First Year (Ep. 27) Read...

Being an Irish language speaker in Ireland sometimes (or often) feels like you’re climbing uphill, trying to speak with Government services in Irish. Síne Nic an Ailí is part of Conradh na Gaeilge. She was an organizer of Lá Mór na Gaeilge 2015, in which 10,000 people marchec for langauge rights on the streets of … Irish language rights with Síne Nic an Ailí (Ep. 26) Read More » The post Irish lan...

David Wood is trained in classical music and song, but also has a passion for the traditional song and music of Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. He shares with us his journey from loving Irish music, to learning to speak the Irish language. Here’s a song of Mary Dillon, whom David mentions in the show: … Songs and Music of the Isles, with David Wood (Ep. 25) Read More » The post Songs and Mus...

Do you want to visit the more special, hidden parts of Dublin on your next trip to Ireland? Pól Ó Conghaile, a distinguished travel writer, shares three of his favorite spots in Dublin. What you’ll hear The Hungry Tree St. Valentine’s Relic Napoleon’s Toothbrush …plus Pól’s tip on getting oriented in a new city Mentioned … Secret Dublin with Pól Ó Conghaile (Ep. 24) Read More » The post Secret Dub...

Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Dineen Grow has spent years helping others around her who also share her enthusiasm for speaking Irish Gaelic. What you’ll hear How to reach out to others if you feel alone and trying to learn to speak Irish: Start something! What band got her interested in the Irish language in the … Start something, with Dineen Grow (Ep. 23) Read More » The post Start something, with...

Ireland has been through some turbulent times, and the Irish language (Irish Gaelic) is not exception. Eoin is joined this week by Fin Dwyer of Irish History Podcast. Fin is an historian living in Dublin. What you’ll hear How Dublin city was established, settled, and expanded The arrival of the Vikings Life in Ireland after … Life in Medieval Ireland with Fin Dwyer (Ep. 22) Read More » The post Li...

Mara Bernstein doesn’t seem to have a drop of Irish blood, but that didn’t stop her from learning and promoting the Irish language. She’s one of the main organizers of the Bloomington, Indiana Irish Language Immersion weekend. What you’ll hear The huge community of Irish language learners that does exist The pro-active approach you need … Why you should attend an Irish language immersion weekend (...

Are you planning to visit Ireland? How about using a couple of words of the Irish language on the locals? Jody Halsted joins Eoin again, sharing her top tips on how to introduce some Irish conversation when speaking with the locals. What you’ll hear The best ways to introduce some Irish language into conversation when … How to use the Irish language with locals, with Jody Halstead (Ep. 20) Read Mo...

Listen to answers of fantastic listener and member questions about learning to speak the Irish language (Irish Gaelic). What you’ll hear Summer courses you can attend in Irish Saying where you’re from Intricacies of Scottish Gaelic, from an Irish Gaelic perspective Story of an Australian living in New Zealand who uses Irish on the locals … Where can I attend Irish language summer courses and other...

You could learn a lot from Pat Hagan. He’s lives around Jacksonville, Florida. For the past year he’s been learning Irish. He’s made great advances in speaking, and is about to jump further by attending classes in Donegal, Ireland. What you’ll hear Pat’s background – in his own words, a blue collar background, and his experience … Don’t put too much pressure on yourself learning Irish, with Pat in...

Lots of listener questions, plus emails we have received about learning to speak the native language of Ireland. Eoin also addresses a forum thread about whether or not he’s an native speaker of Irish. What’s your opinion? Read on, and leave your comment at the end of this page. What you’ll hear How different are … Podcast 017: Is Eoin a native speaker?? Read More » The post Podcast 017: Is Eoin a...

Have you often dreamed of visiting Ireland, but life keeps getting in the way? Would you love to “come home” to Ireland, but can’t decide where to start? Stephanie and Joe Chastain of InfiniteIreland.com visited Ireland in 2006. With all the organizing for the trip, they were overcome by all the books and websites that offered … Take the plunge to visit Ireland (Podcast 016) Read More » The post T...

Have you ever thought about making the commitment of actually moving to Ireland? Hear from Brian Casey – Briain Ó Casathaigh – who moved to Ireland in 2013. His first ever trip to Ireland was only during the year before that. They sold just about everything, and made the leap. What you’ll hear What steps … Ever considered moving to Ireland? (Podcast 015) Read More » The post Ever considered moving...

Have you been confused seeing some written Irish language, and having no idea how to pronounce it? Would you like to be able to say “goodbye” in Irish Gaelic? If so, listen to this episode of Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast for these and more listener questions with Eoin. What you’ll hear How to say “goodbye” … How to say goodbye in Irish, and other listener questions (Podcast 014) Read More » The p...

Robert Todd spent Christmas on the west coast of Ireland while the country got hit with a storm. Earlier in his trip, he spent time in Dublin, where he spoke the Irish language to cab drivers, bus drivers and others. This is your motivation to try out Irish when you’re visiting Ireland. It doesn’t matter … Speaking Irish to Dublin taxi drivers (Podcast 13) Read More » The post Speaking Irish to Du...

Are you learning Irish on your own? Do you feel like there’s no way to get into learning some Irish in your everyday life? Audrey Nickel shares five top tips to practicing Irish Gaelic on a daily basis. And you don’t need to be an advanced learner to practice these tips. Audrey recommends you make … Five Tips for Practicing Irish Daily (Ep. 12) Read More » The post Five Tips for Practicing Irish D...

We’ve got some great listener questions answered. For example, you’ll hear how to say “2014” in the Irish language for the new year. You’ll hear about the latest rough weather in Ireland, how to get people to use Irish with you while you’re visiting Ireland, and what courses we recommend for attending when you’re in … Do people say “top of the morning”? (Ep. 11) Read More » The post Do people say...

Liam Hughes grew up in the States, but comes home (to Ireland) at least a couple of times a year. He’s an artist, designer, singer, and more, and has family in the Silvermines in Tipperary, Ireland. He designs shard jewelry, including Irish pieces. What you’ll hear How it feels to come home to Ireland to … Have you been home yet? With Irish-American artist Liam Hughes (Ep. 10) Read More » The post...

Teachers in primary schools in Ireland (elementary schools) teach their students each and every subject. With the Irish language being one of those subjects, all teachers generally need to speak Irish to some level. That can be a stumbling block for people who move to Ireland and want to teach. But it didn’t stop Dr. … The Echoy Classroom, an American Elementary School Teach Learned Irish to Teach...

Mary Murphy takes the podcast chair this time, asking Eoin of Bitesize Irish Gaelic about how the site started. What you’ll hear How Bitesize Irish Gaelic got its name Where Eoin grew up The image of the Irish language in public – then and now Mentioned in this episode Bitesize Irish Gaelic Live – upcoming … The tables turn on Eoin (Ep. 8) Read More » The post The tables turn on Eoin (Ep. 8) first...

Listen to Eoin of Bitesize Irish Gaelic speak with Mary Murphy, a singer, songwriter and author. Mary is based in Canada, but has strong roots back to Wexford in Ireland. Irish song, dance and storytelling has always been part of her life. What you’ll hear How it was like growing up in New York as … How Mary Murphy grew up as an Irish person in New York (Ep. 7) Read More » The post How Mary Murphy...

Author and writer Felicity Hayes-McCoy had a connection with Corca Dhuibhne (the Dingle peninsula) from an early age. (The Irish language is the language of the locals there.) But it was only later that she and her husband purchased a house there. Now they spend part of their time on this peninsula of Ireland that … How life goes on on the Dingle peninsula, even in mid Winter, with Felicity Hayes-...

Listen to Eoin discuss listener questions and emails around the Irish language (Irish Gaelic) in Ireland. If you feel that deep connection for Ireland, and plan on visiting, or have visited, then you’ll learn about seeking the Irish language out. What you’ll hear Whether you’ll be understood in the Gaeltacht regions if you learn standardized … Will I understand people in the Gaeltacht regions of I...