Gaming ‘as Gaeilge’ – Gamers go Celtic on Twitch
Twitch is an online streaming platform primarily dedicated to online gaming, although it is not exclusively focused on gaming. My own introduction to …
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Discussion about Ireland, the Irish language, its history, people and culture.
10 Easy Ways to Start Learning Irish
Learning Irish can open up a whole new world of language, culture, music, film and connection. Here are ten simple ways to get started and build a lea…
Obstacles to Learning Irish (and How to Overcome Them)
Many Irish learners face similar obstacles, and there are practical ways to overcome them.
Oíche Shamhna / Hallowe’en
Ceiliúrtar Oíche Shamhna ar an 31 Deireadh Fómhair / Hallowe'en is celebrated on Oct 31st.
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…
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…
The Irish Origins of Hallowe’en
Dressing up, trick-or-treating, bonfires…Hallowe’en (Oíche Shamhna in Irish) is an unusual but beloved holiday. Because of its prevalence in the United States (although it is…
The History of the Jack-O-Lantern
What's the history behind the Jack-O-Lantern ('Seán na Gealaí'), and the carving up of pumpkins every Hallowe'en season?