Learning Irish: From My Great-Grandmother to the Gaeltacht
Learning Irish started with my great-grandmother, Mary O’Toole, a woman I never had the honour of meeting. Born in An Spidéal and raised in Tuam, I…
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Profiles and reflections from the online Irish community.
Dúchas in the Diaspora: How Irish Connected Me with Family and Identity
Growing up in a proud Irish family in Canada, I never imagined I would one day learn the language my ancestors lost. Through local classes, online lea…
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.
Enhancing my Irish Connection through Language
The first time the notion of an Irish language (as opposed to an Irish accent) hit my radar was in 1981. I was in London, and I had the great fortune …
Member Profile: Bríd Lin
I have been learning Gaeilge for three years and have found it to be a cornerstone for me as it has helped me to define my identity. It has also given…
Member Profile: Jim Best
Growing up, I spent a lot of time with my Irish-born grandparents and uncle. I was raised to be proud of my Irish heritage. Up until a couple of years…
So My DNA Test Says I’m Irish?
Since starting this journey, I have been to Ireland a few times, attended an immersive learning course in the Gaeltacht, and even took the TEG exams i…
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 aliv…