“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…
Tag: Members
Profiles and reflections from the online Irish community.
My Journey to Learning Irish in Germany
I joined the A0 Course, Booklet B, and my teacher was the best language teacher I’ve ever had. Their knowledge of Irish is incredible, and they shar…
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…
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…
Member Profile: Tyler Kidd
Tyler Kidd first became interested in learning Irish when he visited Matt Molloy’s Pub in Westport, and he heard a beautiful song as Gaeilge...
Member Profile: Seán Ó Ceallaigh
Learn about Seán Ó Ceallaigh, a Cúntóir Teanga (Language Helper) who lives in Chesapeake, Virginia, USA.
Inis Meáin: My First Irish Language Course in the Gaeltacht
I sometimes eavesdropped on their Irish conversations to see if I could understand them. Admittedly, residents speak Irish quickly on Inis Meáin, but…
