Year of the Irish Language with Eoin O’Conchúir of Bitesize Irish Gaelic

Learn Irish from Bitesize Irish Gaelic Eoin O'Conchúir joins me on the podcast to talk about the Irish language in Ireland and how his course, Bitesize Irish Gaelic, helps people learn Irish. The Year of the Irish Language This article is based on a podcast episode featuring Eoin O'Conchúir, the founder of Bitesize Irish Gaelic. If you prefer to listen to the podcast, you can find the player at the bottom of the page. Eoin O'Conchúir of Bitesize Irish Gaelic Bitesize Irish Gaelic The Irish language has gone through many different steps, positive and negative, throughout its history. Written Irish has been used for about 1500 years, but due to many invasions it was unlikely to have ever been the only language in Ireland. Speaking Irish may have been an economic burden as speaking English would have offered more opportunity. Irish Language Productions & Podcasts TG4 is the Irish language TV station in Ireland RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta  Motherfoclóir podcast DuoLingo app – available on iTunes and GooglePlay Gaeilge During and After Rebellions and The Troubles The Irish language exists on its own, but the 1916 uprising seemed to be a tipping point toward taking back cultural identity. The Irish language may ‘come with a lot of baggage' but it's a way to ‘tap into Irish-ness'. It's a deep, personal experience to be able to express yourself, even a little bit, through a language. Bitesize Irish Gaelic Bitesize.irish began in 2010 Bitesize Irish has so many options for learning Irish! Free one month course The Bitesize Irish course (with free trial account) Learn Irish with Eoin– a one hour ‘crash course' (via Amazon) Bitesize Audio Program – 15 hours of audio lessons Find Bitesize Irish Gaelic on Facebook Recommended Destinations to hear Irish spoken Carraroe, Connemara, County Galway – very popular with Irish-speaking visitors for culture and Irish schools How to Order a Pint of Guinness in Irish Pionta Guinness le do thoil – a pint of Guinness please Substitute the name of your favorite beverage- Bulmers, Smithwicks, Beamish…. Dingle Peninsula Belfast has strong pockets of Irish. Falls Road has signs in Irish and English. A few Belfast events and initiatives: Duncairn Centre for Culture & Arts, Féile an Phobail (multiple festivals), Culturlann. Final Thoughts Remember, you don't need to wait for permission to use the Irish language. Even if it's just a few words- please, thank you, or cheers!- use your a cúpla focal and it will make your trip to Ireland more enjoyable. Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 51 The post Year of the Irish Language with Eoin O’Conchúir of Bitesize Irish Gaelic appeared first on Ireland Family Vacations.