Figuring out the Gender of Irish nouns – Using the Definite Article
Unlike in English, it is very important to know whether a noun in Irish is masculine or feminine. Fortunately, when we have the word ‘the’ (the de…
Language Standardization in Irish: A Note on An Caighdeán Oifigiúil (the Official Standard)
An Caighdeán Oifigiúil (the Official Standard) is the Irish Government’s state sponsored guidance for writing in the Irish Language. First publish…
So My DNA Test Says I’m Irish?
Since starting this journey, I have been to Ireland a few times, attended an immersive learning course in the Gaeltacht, and even took the TEG exams i…
Tips for Learning Irish Grammar
For most learners, grammar can feel overwhelming or unnecessarily complex—full of unfamiliar terms and rules that seem to defy logic. The good news …
The Language Planning Process – Revitalising the Gaeltacht
The government quickly established a Gaeltacht Commission to investigate the current standing of the language in the Gaeltacht areas. Their report in …
Member Profile: Mara Del Valle
Needless to say, language serves as a time capsule, preserving the history and heritage of a people—making it all the more important to keep it aliv…
Bus, Timpeallán and Beyond: Five Months Learning Irish
Cody Lewis always enjoyed learning languages, so when the opportunity arose to discover Irish, he thought 'Why not?' And so it began...
Peil Mheiriceánach – Irish Phrases for the NFL Season
Let's take a look at Irish vocabulary and phrases that we can use when cheering on our favourite NFL teams this football season!
