Why I Learn Irish: Reclamation
I believe we are living in the midst of a poignant moment for 'an Ghaeilge'. Across the world, minority and Indigenous languages are undergoing a reaw…
Ann Glover, Irish-speaking ‘witch’ hanged in Boston
Ar chuala tú riamh faoi Ann Glover? A native speaker of Irish, her tragic tale begins in rural Ireland, and ends in Boston, where she is recorded as…
What is the Fenian Cycle (an FhiannaĂocht)?
The Fenian Cycle follows Fionn’s life, from conception to supposed death in the Battle of Gabhra, and details his exploits in between. This body of …
OĂche Shamhna / Hallowe’en
CeiliĂşrtar OĂche Shamhna ar an 31 Deireadh FĂłmhair / Hallowe'en is celebrated on Oct 31st.
Member Profile: Paul Curtin
Meet Paul Curtin, who's learning Irish in Buffalo, New York. His learning journey began with LPs, then cassette tapes, and now the online Irish commun…
The Irish Language as the Long Conversation
I see those stones with their spirals and they seem straightforward enough to me. Someone, whether moved by the same stories or immortalized in part b…
Upcoming online Irish courses, Nov 2024!
Join 7-week online Irish courses in November and December, with classes for all levels. Be part of the online Irish community at LetsLearnIrish.com - …
Three Scary Figures from Irish Folklore
While the typical Halloween images of witches, skeletons and zombies may seem fairly mundane to us now, those in Ancient Ireland believed themselves t…