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Bitesize Irish Podcast
by Bitesize Irish
Discussion podcast for Irish language learners. Bitesize Irish offers self-paced Irish language learning courses, and a private online community including regular conversation practice calls. Based in Limerick, Ireland, since 2010.
Episodes
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Podcast 179: Crossing the language barrrier & Deireadh ré
In the final episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Emma speaks to a Breton learner of Irish, Patricia, and Niall wraps up with hope for the future of the language. Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá
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Podcast 178: Seachtain na Gaeilge, le hOrlaith Nic Ghearailt
In this episode, Niall talks to Orlaith Nic Ghearailt, manager of Seachtain na Gaeilge, the biggest Irish-language festival in the world, which runs 1-17 March every year. They talk about Conradh na Gaeilge, the festival's origins, and how you can get involved. A few useful links: Conradh na...
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Podcast 177: Twice Removed - Member Interview with Sandra
In this Agallamh Baill, Emma talks to Grow member Sandra about her experiences with Irish language and identity as she grew up in England and Ireland and later moved away again as an adult. Read shownotes and watch original video at...
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Podcast 176: Love Letters (Grá agus Gaeilge)
In time for Lá Fhéile Vailintín, Niall and Emma discuss Irish language terms of endearment along with proverbs, poems, songs and stories relating to love. See shownotes and original video at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/love-letters/ Get 10% off membership at: offer.irish Support the show Go…
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Podcast 175: All about Bríd with Dr Niamh Wycherley
Beannachtaí na Féile Bríde oraibh! The Bitesize Irish podcast is back with a special discussion about St Brigid and her influence on Irish life with Dr Niamh Wycherley of Maynooth University. Niamh is host of the excellent Medieval Irish History Podcast. See shownotes and original video at:...
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Podcast 174: Rogha na Nollag (Christmas Favourites)
In this special Christmas edition of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Eoin and Niall discuss their favourite Christmas memory, song, movie, decoration, day, food and tradition. Cad iar bhur gcuid roghanna féin? What are your own choices? Find out more and join the discussion at:...
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Podcast 173: Ceisteanna Casta #1
In the first episode of a new series, Niall and Ben discuss the trickier questions relating to the Irish language. In Ceisteanna Casta #1, you’ll hear about: the four ways to say “I am” in Irish how to answer a copula question the pronunciation of words such as “cnoc”, “mná”, “gnó” and “tnúth”…
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Podcast 172: Dioscaí Díthreibhe (Desert Island Discs)
In this episode, Niall and Emma discuss their desert island discs – five songs they would take if abandoned on a desert island. Listen to the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnQCywadvLJ8uI4Y6236ze4hT4MKTvDBB Find out more and join the discussion at:...
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Podcast 171: Scéalta Samhna (Halloween Stories)
Especially for púcaí season, listen to seven stories from míolseanchas na hÉireann – the lore of Irish creatures. You’ll hear about na sióga – the fairies an bhean sí – the banshee an púca – the pooka an chailleach – the witch an síofra – the changeling an mhaighdean mhara – the mermaid an…
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Podcast 170: In Search of Giants with Colleen Snyder
Bitesize Irish member Colleen Snyder talks to Niall about tracing her roots in Ireland and the very real medical impact of that genetic trail. Shownotes including picture of Colleen and Niall here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/roots-in-ulster-interview-with-colleen/ Find Colleen and Brendan's...
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Podcast 169: Ask the Author with Garry Bannister
In this Q&A from the archive, Bitesize Irish members put their questions to Dr Garry Bannister, author of Teasáras Gaeilge-Béarla (Irish-English Thesaurus) and more. Further shownotes including links to Garry's books at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/ask-the-author/ Get your 10% discount off...
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Podcast 168: the Irish of Corca Dhuibhne (Q&A)
In this live Q&A from the archive, Eoin and Ben discuss the dialect of Corca Dhuibhne (the Dingle Peninsula). Shownotes available at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/qa-gaelainn-chorca-dhuibhne/ Go to offer.irish for discounted membership of Bitesize Irish Support the show Go to...
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Podcast 167: From Central Europe to the Edge of the World!
In this episode we feature two recent conversations with Bitesize Irish members, one on the European mainland and one from a chance meeting on the edge of the known world aka County Donegal. Watch the original interview with Katie here:...
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Podcast 166: The Lore of Lúnasa, with Conchúr Mag Eacháin
In this episode Niall interviews folklorist Conchúr Mag Eacháin about traditions surrounding Lúnasa, the ancient Irish festival which gave its name to the modern month of August in Irish. See shownotes and original video at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/lunasa-lore/ Check out all the seasonal...
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Podcast 165: Aonach Tailteann - Ireland's ancient Olympics
In this episode Ben and Niall discuss Ireland's ancient answer to the Olympic Games - Aonach Tailteann. Watch the original video at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/aonach-tailteann/ Get a 10% discount from membership of Bitesize Irish at: offer.irish Support the show Go to…
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Podcast 164: When do we use the tuiseal ginideach? (Archive Q&A)
In this archive Q&A session, Ben and Siobhán discuss some of the big questions surrounding the genitive case. Resources mentioned: focloir.ie teanglann.ie tuairisc.ie (nuachtán/newspaper) nos.ie (iris/magazine) tg4.ie (TV) https://www.rte.ie/radio/rnag/ (radio) Nuacht Mhall (Slow News)...
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Podcast 163: Briseadh i dToraigh - A report from the Gaeltacht
In this episode, Niall reports from Oileán Thoraí (Tory Island), a Gaeltacht community off the north coast of County Donegal. See our blog for shownotes and pictures. Go to offer.irish to get a 10% discount off monthly or annual membership of Bitesize Irish. Support the show Go to...
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Podcast 162: 5-year check in with Peadar
Emma chats to one of our long-terms members, Peadar, about his progress and how Bitesize Irish has grown and developed in his time. Find the original video, and the link to the very first interview we did with Peadar back in 2020, at this link: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/patience-is-key/ Go…
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Podcast 161: Discover your Irish heritage with A Letter From Ireland
In this interview from the archives, Eoin talks to Mike Collins, founder of aletterfromireland.com, about helping people rediscover and reconnect with their Irish heritage and ancestry. See the original video and shownotes at:https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/video-irish-family-tree-research/ Go to...
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Podcast 160: Everyday Irish in the American Midwest
Grow member Walter discusses with Emma his journey of learning Irish in Missouri. His fascination with Irish stemmed from his exploration of endangered languages, recognising the cultural importance and identity tied to these languages and their speakers. This, alongside his introduction to Irish...
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Podcast 159: Bealtaine, Ireland's Fire Festival
In this bumper edition, Eoin introduces one of the most important ancient Irish festivals and Niall talks to photographer Alan Tobin about booleying/buailteachas, an almost forgotten practice associated with this time of year. To see all of our FREE resources relating to seasons and festivals go...
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Podcast 158: From Brooklyn to Bitesize! Member interview with Cathy
In this Agallamh Baill (member interview) Cathy tells Niall about her Irish heritage, how learning a language is similar to learning a musical instrument, and how Bitesize Irish has helped her along her language journey. Watch the original interview at...
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Podcast 157: Where to use Irish when visiting Ireland
In this Q&A session, Eoin and Ben field questions about where and how to use Irish when visiting Ireland, and other topics. We mentioned these Irish-language courses for adults in the Gaeltacht: Oideas Gael, Donegal www.oideas-gael.com Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne, Kerry https://www.oidhreacht.ie/...
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Podcast 156: Learn how to have conversations step by step
Bitesize Irish founder Eoin and learning content developer Niall talk about some recent updates to the beginner's course Tús Maith and general strategies for learning and practising Irish. Find the full video and more shownotes here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/learn-conversation/ Get 10% off...
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Podcast 155: How much Irish can you learn in a year? - Member Interview with Deborah
Happy St Patrick's Day! Beannachtaí na féile ort! (Tá súil agam nach bhfuil póit ort!) This week we bring you an Agallamh Baill (Member Interview) from the end of 2023, in which New Yorker Deborah tells Niall about her remarkable year of learning Irish. An inspiration to learners everywhere!…
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Podcast 154: Celtic Myth and Divine Time with Dr Gwilym Morus-Baird
In this episode Eoin talks to Dr Gwilym Morus-Baird about the shared Celtic heritage of Welsh and Irish culture, with a special focus on the mythology of both countries. Find links to Gwilym's work and see the original video here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/celtic-myth/ Get 10% off monthly…
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Podcast 153: Dúshláin Foghlama - Learning Challenges
In a live Q&A in December Ben and Niall discussed your greatest learning challenges. Amongst the topics discussed were: Confidence as a earner Understanding Irish speakers Pronunciation Conversation/speaking practice Phonetic transcriptions of Irish How to deal with tricky sounds like dh Some of...
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Podcast 152: Agallamh Baill le Marian - Member Interview with Marian
In the first Agallamh Baill of 2024, Emma talks to Marian from Shropshire and finds out how her daughter's connection to Ireland drew Marian herself closer to the country and the language. Watch the original interview over at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-qlL9Uqg6k. Bitesize Irish is an…
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Podcast 151: Did the neolithic people of Múchán speak Irish?
Athbhliain faoi mhaise duit! Happy new year! In this episode, Eoin investigates the origins of the Irish language - just how far back does it go in Irish (pre)history? An raibh Gaeilge ag muintir Mhúcháin? Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/muchan-hill-fort/ Go to offer.irish...
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Podcast 150: Carúl na Nollag - A Christmas Carol
In the 150th episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Niall and Emma are visited by three ghosts - Taibhse na Nollag atá thart, Taibhse na Nollag san Am i Láthair agus Taibhse na Nollag atá le Teacht - and they discuss Christmas past, present and future. Go to offer.irish for 10% off monthly or...
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Podcast 149: Ag Caint faoi Chanúintí - Diving into Dialects (Q&A)
In a live Q&A session Ben and Emma answer your questions about the dialects of Irish. Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/dialects-2/... ...and find out free shareable dialect cheat sheet, as mentioned in the discussion, at...
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Podcast 148: Agallamh Baill le Caoimhín - Member Interview with Kevin
Kevin tells us about his relationship with Irish across three different countries in Europe, and how Bitesize Irish resources such as the online community Pobal have helped him on his aistear foghlama. Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/learning-irish-in-switzerland-kevin/…
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Podcast 147: Béaloideas na Samhna - Halloween Lore with Dr Kelly Fitzgerald
In this seasonal special, Niall talks to his old friend Dr Kelly Fitzgerald, Head of the School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore at University College Dublin. They discuss Kelly’s background in Chicago, her work as a folklorist and the significance of Halloween – or Samhain – in Irish…
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Podcast 146: Na Seanfhocail Is Fearr Linn - Our Favourite Irish Proverbs
Eoin and Niall get together for a mammoth discussion of their favourite Irish proverbs. Which ones do you like? Check out the blogpost with all seanfhocail discussed available to read and hear: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/our-top-irish-language-proverbs/ Get a 10% discount using the code...
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Podcast 145: Fuaimniú na Gaeilge Mínithe - Irish Pronunciation Explained
In this Q&A session from the archives Ben and Niall answer your questions on the ins and outs of Irish pronunciation - síorthopaic na bhfoghlaimeoirí, an evergreen topic for learners. Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFOli-hYZKw. Use the code 'podcast' to avail of a 10%...
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Podcast 144: Agallamh Baill le Lynne - Member Interview with Lynne
We had a hot spell here in Dublin recently - fómhar na ngéanna (autumn of the geese) - but the season has very definitely changed now. In her member interview Lynne tells us about her background, her trips to Ireland and her experience learning Irish with Bitesize Irish. Watch the full video at...
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Podcast 143: Ar ais ar Scoil - Back to School
Summer has ending and the school term has started - what can help you on your Irish language journey this autumn? In a live Q&A session on YouTube Ben and Emma answered questions on the following key topics: how to study when you're stuck for time where to practise if you're not in Ireland the...
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Podcast 142: Zen and the Art of Vocabulary with Garry Bannister
Niall meets scholar and author Garry Bannister to discuss his life and works, including his latest publication, Teasáras Gaeilge-Béarla. https://www.newisland.ie/garry-bannister https://www.newisland.ie/nonfiction/irish-english-thesaurus Watch the video at:...
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Podcast 141: Staidéar sa Samhradh - Studying in Summer
Ben and Emma bring you some tips on how to keep up with your Irish study over summer. Leabhair/books: An tAthair Ó Duinnín – Bleachtaire (Biddy Jenkinson) Proverbs in Irish (Garry Bannister) Short Stories in Irish (Olly Richards) Dúnmharú ar an DART (Ruaidhrí Ó Báille) Acmhainní eile/other...
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Podcast 140: Agallamh Baill le Tim - Member Interview with Tim
The Bitesize Irish Podcast returns for a third series to highlight some of the fascinating interviews and conversations we've been having about all things Irish-learning. In this episode Emma talks to Bitesize GROW member Tim McGillicuddy about his experiences emigrating to America as a child and...
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Podcast 139: An Deireadh – The End
Listen to the final episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast! Bitesize Irish is going from strength to strength, but the time for the podcast has come to an end. Come join us as an Explore or Grow member to learn and practise the Irish language together. Gaeilge Gach Lá is our motto and has been …...
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Podcast 138: What is Aistear, with Niall
Bitesize Irish is starting a new Journey. Aistear. What is Aistear, and our new foundational course Tús Maith featured on it? It launched Monday 14th March 2022. Eoin interviews Niall Ó Siadhail, our Learning Content Developer at Bitesize Irish about what is Aistear and Tús maith, and how it will...
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Podcast 137: Emma from Waterford to Germany
Our Bitesize Irish community manager, Emma, joins Eoin for a Bitesize Irish Podcast chat! Emma talks about growing up near Gaeltacht na Rinne (Gaeltacht na nDéise). At Bitesize Irish, she posts daily challenges for our Grow members on our community Bitesize Pobal. She also teaches Gaeilge at...
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Podcast 136: Siar is Ar Aghaidh
In this episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Eoin looks back at 2021 at Bitesize Irish, and forward at 2022. Ag féachaint siar = Looking back Ag féachaint ar aghaidh = Looking forward Self-Reflection Prompts Where were you on your Irish language journey this time last year? How can you be more...
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Podcast 135: Go Raibh Maith Agat
Thank you for being part of the Bitesize Irish Podcast! In this episode, Eoin says thanks to our fluent foireann (staff) at Bitesize Irish: Emma, Siobhán agus Niall. They make Bitesize Irish tick every day for all our Irish language learners. Thanks to our kinds customers who said such nice…
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Podcast 134: Biddy Early the Clare Legend with Balor Otherworld
Biddy Early was an absolute legend in her own right. She shows us what resilience is, in the face of an oppressor. Her ability to heal people drew people to her. Of particular interest to us is whether she spoke the Irish language. Her Wikipedia entry states: With her family and friends she spoke...
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Podcast 133: Learning the Accordion
Eoin talks about learning the Irish button accordion in this episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast. It was intrinsically fun at the beginning, but soon hit some frustration. It’s similar to trying to learn the Irish language: great fun at first, but soon can seem daunting. Part of the solution is...
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Podcast 132: Deirdre – Ciarraí, Ceol agus Gaeilge
Deirdre is from Contae Chiarraí (Kerry), and lives for a number of years in Ontario, Canada. She focusses her time on learning Irish traditional music, along with diving into learning to speak the Irish language. We’re privileged to have her as a Grow member of Bitesize Irish. The intro of this...
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Podcast 131: Ciara Ní É – Gaeilge, creativity and self-expression
Eoin of Bitesize Irish speaks with poet Ciara Ní É on the Irish langauge, creativity and self-expression. You can also watch this interview, and on that page are notes of various topics covered in the interview. If you have a comment to leave on the interview, please also leave it on the video...
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Podcast 130: What’s holding you back from Learning Irish?
In this episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Eoin asks you what might be holding you back from learning the Irish language. What might be stopping you internally from practicing Gaeilge Gach Lá? It may be a fear of judgement, or a shame of identity, or something else about your story. Also...
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Discussion podcast for Irish language learners. Bitesize Irish offers self-paced Irish language learning courses, and a private online community including regular conversation practice calls. Based in Limerick, Ireland, since 2010.
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