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…
My Political Choice to Reclaim the Irish Language
We give up meaningful identities comprised of the histories, culture, politics and values of our homelands in exchange for our chance at the “white…
Members of My Household in Irish
To say “my mother”, we use the words “mo mháthair”. “My father” is “m’athair”. “My brother” is “mo dheartháir”. “My sist…
The Months of the Year in Irish
The months of the year in Irish are as follows: Eanáir, Feabhra, Márta, Aibreáin, Bealtaine, Meitheamh, Iúil, Lúnasa, Meán Fómhair, Deireadh F…