The Language Question - Ceist na Teangan
by Finghin Mac Cárthaigh - Flor McCarthy
A conversation about the Irish language and its history for anyone curious about their relationship with it and its role in our identity.From real life stories and experiences, to historical insights and thought-provoking theories, the podcast takes listeners on a culture rich journey through the evolution of the Irish Language.Visit the official website at - https://thelanguagequestion.com
Episodes
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Bonus Episode #1: Who Is Réamonn Ó Ciaráin? Irish Language Revival, Gael Linn, and a Life in Gaeilge - A Conversation with Réamonn Ó Ciaráin
In this bonus episode of The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan, host Finghin Mac Cárthaigh (Flor McCarthy) sits down with Réamonn Ó Ciaráin, Chief Executive Officer of Gael Linn, author, educator, and long-time Irish language advocate. Together, they explore Réamonn’s personal journey with the...
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S2 #10 Poetry, Mythology, and the Power of the Irish Language - A Conversation with Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill
In this episode of Season 2 of The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan, host Finghin Mac Cárthaigh (Flor McCarthy) sits down with Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill, one of the most celebrated poets writing in the Irish language and a former Ireland Professor of Poetry. Together, they explore how learning…
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S2 #9 Why Do We Believe Irish Language Myths?: A Conversation with Colm Ó Broin
In this episode of Season 2 of The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan, host Finghin Mac Cárthaigh (Flor McCarthy) sits down with Colm Ó Broin, Irish language advocate, researcher, writer, and campaigner with Conradh na Gaeilge. Together, they explore the myths, misconceptions, and attitudes…
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S2 #8 Language, Landscape and Belonging: Finding Ireland Through Gaeilge and Wildflowers: A Conversation with Aedín Ní Thiarnaigh
In this episode of Season 2 of The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan, host Finghin Mac Cárthaigh (Flor McCarthy) sits down with Aedín Ní Thiarnaigh, broadcaster, writer, folklorist, Irish language advocate, and founder of Bláthanna Fiáine Wildflower Walks on Inis Meáin. Together, they explore...
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S2 #7 Irish, Identity & Finding Your Place in the Language: A Conversation with Laura Pakenham
In this episode of Season 2 of The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan, host Finghin Mac Cárthaigh (Flor McCarthy) sits down with Laura Pakenham, TG4 presenter, Irish language educator, author, and social media creator. Together, they explore Laura’s remarkable journey with the Irish language...
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S2 #6 Gaeilge i mo Chroí: Living and Loving the Irish Language: A Conversation with Molly Nic Céile
In this episode of Season 2 of The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan, host Finghin Mac Cárthaigh (Flor McCarthy) sits down with Molly Nic Céile, Irish language teacher, content creator, author, and founder of Gaeilge i mo Chroí / Irish in my Heart: A Guide to Loving and Living the Irish...
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S2 #5 A Life in Irish Literature and Language: A Conversation with Alan Titley
In this episode of Season 2 of The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan, host Finghin Mac Cárthaigh (Flor McCarthy) sits down with Alan Titley, renowned author, scholar, translator, and Professor Emeritus of Modern Irish. Together, they explore how learning Irish (Gaeilge) can go far beyond…
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S2 #4 Finding Irish as an Adult Learner - A Conversation with Briana Ní Loingsigh
In this episode of Season 2 of The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan, host Finghin Mac Cárthaigh (Flor McCarthy) sits down with Briana Ní Loingsigh, an Irish-Polish American writer, creator, and Irish language learner. Together, they explore how learning Irish (Gaeilge) can go far beyond…
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S2 #3 Language, Empathy and Connection: A Conversation with Dian Killian
In this episode of Season 2 of The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan, host Finghin Mac Cárthaigh (Flor McCarthy) sits down with Dian Killian, certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication (NVC), mediator, poet, and author. Together, they explore how language shapes not only how we communicate…
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S2 #2 Reconnecting with Irish Through Story, Identity & Etymology - A Conversation with Mollie Guidera
In this episode of Season 2 of The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan, host Finghin Mac Cárthaigh (Flor McCarthy) sits down with Mollie Guidera, educator, writer, and language activist. Together, they explore how learning Irish (Gaeilge) can go far beyond grammar and vocabulary, opening…
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S2 #1 - Listen Up Irish Reading Challenge - A Conversation with Listen Up Irish Founders Patricia Nic Eoin & Joe Ó Fátharta
Listen Up Irish Reading Challenge A Conversation with Listen Up Irish Founders Patricia Nic Eoin & Joe Ó Fátharta Season 2 – Episode #1 In the first episode of Season 2 of The Language Question, host Finghin Mac Cárthaigh (Flor McCarthy) speaks with Patricia Nic Eoin and Joe Ó Fátharta, founders…
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#24 Scríbhneoirí na Gaelainne Nua - A Conversation with Éilis Neary
To learn more and for all show notes go to - https://thelanguagequestion.com/episode-24-scribhneoiri-na-gaelainne-nua-a-conversation-with-eilis-neary/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit finghinmac.substack.com
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#23 The Power of Individual Action - A Conversation with Derek Hollingsworth
To learn more and for all show notes go to - https://thelanguagequestion.com/episode-23-the-power-of-individual-action-a-conversation-with-derek-hollingsworth/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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#22 An Calafóirneach Gaelach - A Conversation with Séathrún Sardina
To learn more and for all show notes go to - https://thelanguagequestion.com/episode-22-an-calafoirneach-gaelach-a-conversation-with-seathrun-sardina This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit finghinmac.substack.com
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#21 Banríon an Ghrinn - A Conversation with Áine Gallagher
To learn more and for all show notes go to - https://thelanguagequestion.com/episode-21-banrion-an-ghrinn-a-conversation-with-aine-gallagher This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit finghinmac.substack.com
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#20 An Gaeilgeoir Ar Líne - The Online Gaeilgeoir: A Conversation with Mollie Guidera
To learn more and for all show notes go to - https://thelanguagequestion.com/episode-20-an-gaeilgeoir-ar-line-the-online-gaeilgeoir-a-conversation-with-mollie-guidera This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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#19 Ag Filleadh Arís - Coming Back Again: A Conversation with Eóin Killackey
To learn more and for all show notes go to - https://thelanguagequestion.com/episode-19-ag-filleadh-aris-coming-back-again-a-conversation-with-eoin-killackey This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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#18 Gaeilgeoir san Úll Mór - A Conversation with Caoimhe Nic Giollarnáith
To learn more and for all show notes go to - https://thelanguagequestion.com/episode-18-gaeilgeoir-san-ull-mor-a-conversation-with-caoimhe-nic-giollarnaith This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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#17 Banfhile Ildánach: A Conversation with Ciara Ní É
To learn more and for all show notes go to -https://thelanguagequestion.com/episode-17-banfhile-ildanach-a-conversation-with-ciara-ni-e This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit finghinmac.substack.com
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#16 Fear na bhfocal - The Wordman - A Conversation with Gary Bannister
To learn more and for all show notes go to - https://thelanguagequestion.com/episode-16-fear-na-bhfocal-the-wordman-a-conversation-with-gary-bannister This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit finghinmac.substack.com
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#15 The Estonian Connection - A Conversation with Indrek Ois
To learn more and for all show notes go to - https://thelanguagequestion.com/episode-15-the-estonian-connection-a-conversation-with-indrek-ois This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit finghinmac.substack.com
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#14 Lifting the Invisibility Cloak - A Conversation with Áine Ní Ghlinn
To learn more and for all show notes go to - https://thelanguagequestion.com/episode-14-lifting-the-invisibility-cloak-a-conversation-with-aine-ni-ghlinn This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit finghinmac.substack.com
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#13 Episode #13 - Tóraíocht na Dea-Bheatha - A Conversation with Antain Mac Lochlainn
To learn more and for all show notes go to - https://thelanguagequestion.com/episode-13-toraiocht-na-dea-bheatha-a-conversation-with-antain-mac-lochlainn This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit finghinmac.substack.com
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#12 Episode #12 - Speaking A Forked Tongue - A Conversation with Dr Róisín Costello
To learn more and for all show notes go to - https://thelanguagequestion.com/episode-12-speaking-a-forked-tongue-a-conversation-with-dr-roisin-costello This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit finghinmac.substack.com
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#11 What About All About Irish - A Conversation with Patricia Mac Eoin
For all show notes and links visit - https://thelanguagequestion.com/episode-11-what-about-all-about-irish-a-conversation-with-patricia-mac-eoin This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit finghinmac.substack.com
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#10 Mórfhile na Cathrach; A Conversation with Louis De Paor
For all show notes and links visit -https://thelanguagequestion.com/episode-10-morfhile-na-cathrach-a-conversation-with-louis-de-paor/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit finghinmac.substack.com
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#9 The Self-Made Gaeilgeoir – A Conversation with Seaghan Mac an tSionnaigh
For all show notes and links visit - https://thelanguagequestion.com/episode-9-a-conversation-with-seaghan-mac-an-tsionnaigh This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit finghinmac.substack.com
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#8 Living Her Best Life i Saol na Gaeilge – A Conversation with Ola Majekodunmi
For all show notes and links visit - https://thelanguagequestion.com/episode-8-a-conversation-with-ola-majekodunmi This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit finghinmac.substack.com
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#7 - The Radical Revolutionary – A Conversation with Caoimhín De Barra
For all show notes and links visit - https://thelanguagequestion.com/episode-7-a-conversation-with-caoimhin-de-barra This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit finghinmac.substack.com
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#6 Western Star - A Conversation with Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh
For all show notes and links visit - https://thelanguagequestion.com/episode-6-a-conversation-with-muireann-nic-amhlaoibh This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit finghinmac.substack.com
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#5 An t-Oideachasóir ~ The Educationalist: A Conversation with Éamonn Ó Dónaill
For all show notes and links visit - https://thelanguagequestion.com/episode-5-a-conversation-with-eamonn-o-donaill This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit finghinmac.substack.com
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#4 The Language and The Colony - A conversation with Audrey Magee
For all show notes and links visit - https://thelanguagequestion.com/episode-4-a-conversation-with-audrey-magee This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit finghinmac.substack.com
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#3 Global Gael - A conversation with Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin
For all show notes and links visit - https://thelanguagequestion.com/episode-3-a-conversation-with-tadhg-mac-dhonnagain/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit finghinmac.substack.com
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#2 A View from the Heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht
For all show notes and links visit - https://thelanguagequestion.com/a-view-from-the-heart-of-the-gaeltacht/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit finghinmac.substack.com
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#1 - A Historian of the Irish Language
For all show notes and links visit - https://thelanguagequestion.com/a-historian-of-the-irish-language/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit finghinmac.substack.com
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Fáilte - Weclome | Introduction
Fáilte - Welcome | An Introduction to The Language Question - Ceist na Teangan This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit finghinmac.substack.com
About this show
A conversation about the Irish language and its history for anyone curious about their relationship with it and its role in our identity.From real life stories and experiences, to historical insights and thought-provoking theories, the podcast takes listeners on a culture rich journey through the evolution of the Irish Language.Visit the official website at - https://thelanguagequestion.com
Hosted by
Finghin Mac Cárthaigh - Flor McCarthy