An Chuach: The Cuckoo in Irish Folklore
The cuckoo’s influence is a reminder of how deeply intertwined nature and culture can be, especially in places like Ireland, where the natural world…
55 Irish ‘Seanfhocail’ (Proverbs) and How To Say Them
See our list of 55 unique Irish proverbs, known as 'seanfhocail', and listen to how each one is pronounced 'as Gaeilge'.
Na hOileáin Árann: A History of the Aran Islands
Finally, another part of the Aran Islands’ identity comes from being a Gaeltacht. Although Oliver Cromwell did arrive on the islands during his conq…
Scéal Naomh Pádraig
Scéal Naomh Pádraig - Saint Patrick was sixty when he came back to Ireland in the year 432.
10 Famous Irish Speakers
People in the spotlight, whether by chance or design, often become ambassadors of various causes. Sports athletes, musicians, actors and social media …
10 Irish Language Shorts to Improve your Irish
From Irish-speaking assassins to children trying to figure out how the world works, this list of Irish language shorts will help liven up your study o…
“Irish is not my hobby. It’s a bridge across generations.”
To start with, the Irish language is not my hobby. It might be a hobby for some folks (and that’s great for them), but it’s not a hobby in my case…
Ar An Lá Seo, 4 Márta: Roibeard Emmet
Ar an lá seo, 4 Márta, rugadh Roibeard Emmet i mBaile Átha Cliath / On this day, March 4th, Robert Emmet was born in Dublin City.