LetsLearnIrish.com | LetsLearnIrish | Activity https://letslearnirish.com/members/letslearnirish/activity/ Activity feed for LetsLearnIrish. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:06:23 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.14.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 1e5e0046ae0dccd1294a2962baf83714 LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=75649 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:30:00 -0400
Turas Gaeilge: Finding Irish Through Community and Connection.

Read about Sarah Town’s journey learning Irish, from connecting with her heritage to gaining a language certification with the online Irish community.

]]> 8202468ca2bc949bebc689f63666795b LetsLearnIrish posted a new activity comment https://letslearnirish.com/activity/p/37963/#acomment-37977 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:27:27 -0400 Míle buíochas, a chara!

In reply to - Chláraigh Carmel – Tá fáilte romhat, a chara/Welcome here! ]]> 6c789fd4ad207e0ba84ad5d2d2399bdc LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=75752 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:51:57 -0400
An Ghluaiseacht: Irish language activism in the Gaeltacht

This article examines how the Irish language movement evolved from cultural revival to political activism, reshaping ideas of citizenship, power, and identity. It explores how language became a tool for…

]]> c61ed172eb6293023e5458e861ab49d8 LetsLearnIrish posted a new activity comment https://letslearnirish.com/activity/p/37909/#acomment-37913 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:07:27 -0500 @Proinnsias Ní dóigh liom é, a chara, ach beidh Pop-Up againn in Amsterdam!

https://letslearnirish.com/events/amsterdam2026/

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Síocháin agus áthas oraibh go léir

Peace and joy to you all.

]]> 4fc662ae264bc7e1fd3d5603744f4c41 LetsLearnIrish posted a new activity comment https://letslearnirish.com/activity/p/37882/#acomment-37889 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:20:50 -0500 Feicfimid ar líne tú go luath / We’ll see you online soon!

In reply to - Chláraigh Patricia – Tá fáilte romhat, a chara/Welcome here! ]]> 309ad28b46e50958a6ed3c3582012a72 LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=75153 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:15:20 -0500
Frantz Fanon: Language and the Ongoing Struggle for Cultural Liberation

Ireland lived this reality for centuries. Irish was squeezed out of schools, work, and public life. Speaking English became “the proper way” to succeed… exactly what Frantz Fanon warned about. But Fanon also…

]]> c0330c4ff162e583e9c05587d72882f5 LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=68545 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:55:31 -0500
Tasc An Lae 2026

Tá sé fógraithe ag an gcomhphobal Gaeilge, Let’s Learn Irish, go mbeidh an togra idirghníomhach ‘Tasc an Lae’ á reáchtáil acu i rith Seachtain na Gaeilge.

]]> 56b5b30046eb56847cebb702895450ad LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=75277 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:15:25 -0500
The Jailtacht: How Republican Prisoners Resurrected the Irish Language

In the most unlikely of places, behind the walls of some of the North’s most notorious prisons, the Irish language was not only kept alive but radically transformed. From the 1970s to the present day, Irish…

]]> ecea6fd324b56ebe841fff0b8fc55dfc LetsLearnIrish posted an update: Comórtas: Win a free, 7-week online […] https://letslearnirish.com/activity/p/37822/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:32:21 -0500 Comórtas: Win a free, 7-week online Irish course!
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]]> 0 b7bb4b5e18b7b4d98ec7ea1b21732d3d LetsLearnIrish posted a new activity comment https://letslearnirish.com/activity/p/37794/#acomment-37795 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:00:55 -0500 Maith thú, a Liam – deas cloisteáil uait!

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Haigh, a cairde. Tá súil agam go bhfuil sibh go maith.

]]> 3461ea4a69183e8dabe58099d8ba4990 LetsLearnIrish posted a new activity comment https://letslearnirish.com/activity/p/37784/#acomment-37785 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:52:13 -0500 Tá fáilte romhat anseo, a Harper!!

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Dia duit! Is mise Harper. Tá mé i mo chónaí in North Carolina. Go raibh maith agat! Slán!

]]> e4611f249703a009b246752f3dac081c LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=75310 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:15:34 -0500
Clannad: A Legacy of Music, Language and Culture

Clannad, the pioneering, Grammy award-winning Irish band formed in the early 1970s, holds a unique place in both musical and cultural history. Renowned for blending traditional Irish music with modern…

]]> f0e051e41559cc681e4a37d7d7a8a97f LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=76601 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:56:20 -0500
Imbolc - tús an earraigh / the start of spring!

Is féile thábhachtach í Imbolc i bhféilire traidisiúnta na hÉireann. Ceiliúrtar í ar an gcéad lá de Fheabhra, ag marcáil tús an earraigh de réir an tseanchais. / Imbolc is an important festival in the…

]]> aee18e494ca4c6631af5e99e255aae3f LetsLearnIrish posted a new activity comment https://letslearnirish.com/activity/p/37638/#acomment-37652 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:44:15 -0500 Join a course, comhrá session or Free Irish Workshop, a chara!

In reply to - Chláraigh Scott – Tá fáilte romhat, a chara/Welcome here! ]]> bd90216a361bf9301b45fa4b7f73c80a LetsLearnIrish posted a new activity comment https://letslearnirish.com/activity/p/37638/#acomment-37642 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:07:33 -0500 Join a live class, video course, comhrá, our Free Irish Workshop, etc!

In reply to - Chláraigh Scott – Tá fáilte romhat, a chara/Welcome here! ]]> ab1d7dc13e6208fda5636cf0fc4cf5b1 LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=75298 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:25:02 -0500
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 skills for Irish learners, but it cannot replace…

]]> 2978a15afd62df05b6523307bad73601 LetsLearnIrish posted a new activity comment https://letslearnirish.com/activity/p/37500/#acomment-37503 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:47:50 -0500 Iontach!!

In reply to - Chláraigh Kevin – Tá fáilte romhat, a chara/Welcome here! ]]> c069b94da1d25b6261ecb1f72f897665 LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=65683 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:58:00 -0500
An Nollaig / Christmas

Trí lá saoire a bhíodh i bhFéile na Nollag – Lá Nollag ar an 25ú, Lá Fhéile Stiofáin/Lá an Dreoilín ar an 26ú agus Lá Fhéile Eoin, Aspal agus Soiscéalaí ar an 27ú.

]]> 2f8c48026809bbfc716ab7384e259c32 LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=47788 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:06:00 -0500
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! Éístigí leo…

]]> 2d9714c4d0a6cdd604153f5cb7a23a95 LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=52830 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 11:57:00 -0500
The Best Way to Learn Irish - Our Top 5 Tips!

What’s the best way to learn Irish? This list of tips recommends that you identify your goals, join a community, attend a course, complement your learning and engage with others.

]]> 3a98b55a718569843be92b4e3fef9216 LetsLearnIrish posted a new activity comment https://letslearnirish.com/activity/p/37477/#acomment-37480 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:56:12 -0500 Maith thú!

In reply to - Chláraigh Maria – Tá fáilte romhat, a chara/Welcome here! ]]> a775e032390d51dce06574325a4272b3 LetsLearnIrish posted a new activity comment https://letslearnirish.com/activity/p/37431/#acomment-37436 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:50:42 -0500 Iontach, a chara!

In reply to - Chláraigh Joe – Tá fáilte romhat, a chara/Welcome here! ]]> c52fa88d3168331a56d71e40fd7efb6e LetsLearnIrish posted a new activity comment https://letslearnirish.com/activity/p/37389/#acomment-37394 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:47:32 -0500 Tá fáilte romhat, a chara!

In reply to - Chláraigh Caroline – Tá fáilte romhat, a chara/Welcome here! ]]> f18799f4508877bf2a822f6e118c7318 LetsLearnIrish posted a new activity comment https://letslearnirish.com/activity/p/37391/#acomment-37393 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:47:10 -0500 A chara, join us for Comhrá or the Free Irish Workshop if you can!

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https://letslearnirish.com/freeworkshop

In reply to - Chláraigh James – Tá fáilte romhat, a chara/Welcome here! ]]> 640dae9a6570f6109b60a83dff60e7b4 LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=71461 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:46:32 -0500 60fe1f2bb2e8a6491f58303d4d72cdbf LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=73927 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:43:22 -0400
Scéal Frankenstein

Bhí buachaill beag cliste ina chónaí san Eilvéis fadó agus Victor Frankenstein ab ainm dó. / Once upon a time there lived a clever little boy in Switzerland whose name was Victor Frankenstein.

]]> f0b56a6e91d0f7c6fd6c5c2b9d42a5cb LetsLearnIrish posted a new activity comment https://letslearnirish.com/activity/p/37271/#acomment-37273 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:10:11 -0400 Fáilte ar ais, a chara!!

In reply to - Chláraigh Billy – Tá fáilte romhat, a chara/Welcome here! ]]> 49f817190f0e445db03da4f5eff4909b LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=64415 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:22:00 -0400
Oíche Shamhna / Hallowe'en

Ceiliúrtar Oíche Shamhna ar an 31 Deireadh Fómhair / Hallowe’en is celebrated on Oct 31st.

]]> 0fba8430de432ef8aeb217b9c78ef809 LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=71208 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:12:58 -0400 d7d15e56784a4b3975c39b9e25dc8dc0 LetsLearnIrish posted a new activity comment https://letslearnirish.com/activity/p/37220/#acomment-37223 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 20:02:02 -0400 Beir bua, a chara!

In reply to - Chláraigh Claire – Tá fáilte romhat, a chara/Welcome here! ]]> 417af0055468773947d2b87bc9ace3cd LetsLearnIrish posted a new activity comment https://letslearnirish.com/activity/p/37215/#acomment-37218 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 18:18:56 -0400 Nora, see the schedule of courses for Nov/Dec here:

https://letslearnirish.com/allcourses/

In reply to - Chláraigh Nora – Tá fáilte romhat, a chara/Welcome here! ]]> c8c60d4c8d0189414866c7e0a5d83681 LetsLearnIrish posted a new activity comment https://letslearnirish.com/activity/p/37207/#acomment-37214 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 17:29:04 -0400 Mel, perhaps this article will help guide you with typing fadas:
https://letslearnirish.com/articles/an-sineadh-fada/

In reply to - Chláraigh Mel – Tá fáilte romhat, a chara/Welcome here! ]]> 43f862c8cc38ae35cf8498ab5eb1bea1 LetsLearnIrish posted a new activity comment https://letslearnirish.com/activity/p/37203/#acomment-37206 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 09:01:55 -0400 Maith thú, Rhoda!

In reply to - Chláraigh Rhoda – Tá fáilte romhat, a chara/Welcome here! ]]> 71f57e2762df734e440c87b3b6488f47 LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=73313 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:16:44 -0400
Language Standardization in Irish: A Note on An Caighdeán Oifigiúil (the Official Standard)

An Caighdeán Oifigiúil (the Official Standard) is the Irish Government’s state sponsored guidance for writing in the Irish Language. First published in 1958, as a standard for “official business” and as “a…

]]> 0cfab9eb31a909188189315b70e65cd8 LetsLearnIrish posted a new course. https://letslearnirish.com/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=73165 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 22:48:07 -0400
An Club Leabhar: Sunday, 1:30pm

Bígí ag léamh!

]]> fb363926f2454627fba2b217149207e6 LetsLearnIrish posted a new activity comment https://letslearnirish.com/activity/p/37092/#acomment-37095 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:17:05 -0400 Fáilte ar ais, a Armando! Great to see you back again.

In reply to - Chláraigh Armando – Tá fáilte romhat, a chara/Welcome here! ]]> 4e29f2d86709cf34816a5d713d0d3f16 LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=72765 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 15:52:04 -0400
The Language Planning Process – Revitalising the Gaeltacht

The government quickly established a Gaeltacht Commission to investigate the current standing of the language in the Gaeltacht areas. Their report in 2000, had a series of recommendations, such as An…

]]> 3767da6c661d4c926cb48fd83d53da3d LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=71175 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:11:50 -0400
Member Profile: Mara Del Valle

Needless to say, language serves as a time capsule, preserving the history and heritage of a people—making it all the more important to keep it alive. In Mexico, there is often a stigma attached to speaking…

]]> 0928bbc6537254eac8ac4cf5bbba5fae LetsLearnIrish posted a new activity comment https://letslearnirish.com/activity/p/37060/#acomment-37061 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 23:54:20 -0400 Dia’s Muire duit, a chara!

In reply to - Jeff O'Neill posted an update

Dia dhaoibh!

]]> 6f27adc66ac43078f72111179611ca07 LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=71184 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:50:14 -0400 23c78b1ec26e5fd8953803072cde9c44 LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=71068 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 04:43:37 -0400
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 more natural and efficient. Mastering indirect speech requires…

]]> 4fd4c08793d981398e86bddf76a87842 LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=70687 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 20:00:58 -0400
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 need to resist linguistic homogenisation are all factors to learn Irish.

]]> 42491ffdafdaadfecc3042ff1cbdf08d LetsLearnIrish posted a new activity comment https://letslearnirish.com/activity/p/36761/#acomment-36764 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:29:42 -0400 Tá fáilte romhat!

In reply to - Chláraigh MaryLouise – Tá fáilte romhat, a chara/Welcome here! ]]> e5e9f33bb2d3a5c722774a73de6b85b9 LetsLearnIrish posted a new activity comment https://letslearnirish.com/activity/p/36721/#acomment-36724 Sat, 24 May 2025 14:09:11 -0400 @dderuggiero Tá fáilte romhat!

In reply to - Chláraigh Diane – Tá fáilte romhat, a chara/Welcome here! ]]> 1f535fd39fc7412af689686bd386ddd9 LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=69706 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 15:55:30 -0400
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!

]]> caa48bfe7d78795169b9b864be74fe0e LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=56449 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:35:09 -0400
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’.

]]> e89e6881af4c2cff8a50ae9c74870e34 LetsLearnIrish posted a new activity comment https://letslearnirish.com/activity/p/34838/#acomment-34840 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:02:28 -0400 Please see our pronunciation video course here, ‘Foghraíocht na Gaeilge’:
https://letslearnirish.com/cursai/

In reply to - Walt posted an update

How do your lessons teach pronunciation? So far I have not seen that option?

]]> 78f097088265230fb09b5596ddceb4f3 LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=68906 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:15:33 -0500
Máirt na hInide / Lá na bPancóg

An mbeidh pancóg blasta agaibh nuair a thagann Máirt na hInide? Itheann daoine pancóga sula dtosaíonn siad ag troscadh don Charghas…

]]> 5a89b84bc960ce79fe4a079fdb67e3e2 LetsLearnIrish posted a new post. https://letslearnirish.com/?p=67983 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 21:16:44 -0500
Naomh Pádraig: Saint Patrick

Irish vocabulary for Topaic na Seachtaine ‘Naomh Pádraig’ (St. Patrick). Learn Irish online at LetsLearnIrish.com

]]> cc43b5959849c072ed28fe1947be6a38 LetsLearnIrish posted a new course. https://letslearnirish.com/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=67166 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:02:59 -0500
Cora Cainte ó Dhún na nGall

Add a dash of Donegal to your Irish!

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