You Won’t Become Fluent in Irish With Duolingo
Despite its popularity, Duolingo has notable limitations compared with live online instruction. Technology can open access and build foundational skil…
The Best Irish Podcasts for 2026
Our list of 'The 12 Best Irish Podcasts' will be music to the ears of Irish learners and speakers everywhere! ÉÃstigà leo...
Wren Day Customs
Lá an DreoilÃn (Wren Day) occurs on St. Stephen’s Day. Irish linguists speculate that "dreoilÃn" derives from two combined words, "draoi" and "Ã…
Lá an DreoilÃn / Wren Day
Ceiliúrtar Lá an DreoilÃn ar an 26ú Nollag achan bhliain / Wren Day is celebrated on December 26th every year.
An Nollaig / Christmas
Trà lá saoire a bhÃodh i bhFéile na Nollag – Lá Nollag ar an 25ú, Lá Fhéile Stiofáin/Lá an DreoilÃn ar an 26ú agus Lá Fhéile Eoin, Asp…
Grianstad an Gheimhridh / The Winter Solstice
To the Neolithic culture of the Boyne Valley, the winter solstice marked the start of the New Year – a sign of nature’s rebirth and promising rene…
Figuring out the Gender of Irish nouns – Endings and Consonants
There are ways to guess whether a noun is masculine or feminine based on the ending. In fact, many Irish grammar books provide long lists of “mascul…
Member Profile: BrÃd Lin
I have been learning Gaeilge for three years and have found it to be a cornerstone for me as it has helped me to define my identity. It has also given…