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…
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.
The Rise of Kneecap
The rise of the Irish-language rap trio Kneecap has taken the world by storm, while also speaking to momentum of the Irish language.
Na Fíréin: Trailblazers of Irish Language Rock
In the seventies, musicians Colm Mac Séalaigh, Gearóid Ó Murchú and Ken Mac Diarmada visited the Welsh cultural festival Eisteddfod. They were imp…
Ar An Lá Seo, 15 Feabhra: Galileo Galilei
Ar an lá seo, 15 Feabhra, rugadh Galileo Galilei in Pisa, san Iodáil.