Learning Irish from Michigan, USA
It wasn’t until my doctoral studies that I had the opportunity to visit Ireland. Beginning with my visit to Dublin in 2009, I instantly felt at home…
The Counties of Munster in Irish
Contae an Chláir, Contae ChorcaÃ, Contae ChiarraÃ, Contae Luimnigh, Contae Thiobraid Ãrann, Contae Phort Láirge
Why I’m Learning Irish in Luxembourg
“You know that if you speak English, you don’t need to learn Irish to go to Ireland,†they say. Well, maybe learning a language is not about nec…
The Counties of Ulster in Irish
Contae Aontroma, Contae Ard Mhacha, Contae an Chabháin, Contae Dhoire, Contae Dhún na nGall, Contae an Dúin, Contae Fhear Manach, Contae MhuineachÅ
Gaelic vs. Irish: The History of Each Term
It’s a common experience: You might be telling someone that you’re learning Irish or describing an encounter with the language, and that person lo…
Learning Irish in the USA is a Dream Come True
Learning Irish is a dream that goes back over forty years from when I was a young boy in high school. Having the opportunity to learn it formally in t…
The Power of Irish Placenames
The power of Irish placenames is astounding! Our 'logainmneacha' show us the beauty of Irish all around us, and allow us to reconnect with the languag…
Happy Birthday in Irish
When speaking to a friend, you might say “Lá Breithe Sona Duit, a chara†– Happy birthday, friend!