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!
Stair na Scéalta and the Living Story
it is through Gaeilge that the stories of those people who lived through difficult history are preserved. Look, and you can find songs, poems and stor…
Counting Objects 1-10 in Irish
When counting in Irish, we use the singular noun. If I were to ask you this question, "Cé mhéad cat atá sa chrann?" (How many cats are there in the…