The Use of Indirect Speech in Irish
Caint indíreach is particularly useful in casual conversation, storytelling and journalism, where summarising speech makes the flow of information mo…
Member Profile: Shannon Mullens
Shannon Mullens, from North Carolina, is very clear about why learning Irish is such a worthy and worthwhile pursuit. Heritage, spiritualism and a nee…
Oíche Fhéile Eoin – St. John’s Eve
Oíche Fhéile Eoin, and the custom of lighting bonfires across Ireland, is traditionally celebrated on June 23rd…but what's it all about?
Ar An Lá Seo, 20 Bealtaine: Amelia Earhart
Ar an Lá Seo, d'eitil Amelia Earhart trasna an Atlantaigh, agus thuirling sí i nDoire / On this day, Amelia Earhart flew across the Atlantic, and la…
Ar An Lá Seo, 18 Bealtaine: Abraham Lincoln
Ar an lá seo, 18 Bealtaine, 1860, ainmníodh Abraham Lincoln mar iarrthóir d’Uachtaránacht na Stát. / On this day, May 18, 1860, Abraham Lincoln…
An Síneadh Fada – the long accent in Irish
What is An Síneadh Fada? Short and long vowels in Irish, and how to type them on your device.
Member Profile: Cody Lewis
How does someone in Milwaukee suddenly find themselves studying Irish vocabulary, grammar and phrases each week? Cody Lewis may have the answer!
What is Bealtaine? The Celtic Summer Festival Examined
Everyone welcomes the start of summer. With longer days, better weather, and being able to put the cattle out to pasture, the Celts knew it…
