Kneecapped into Learning Irish
I was born in Ardoyne in Belfast – in the North- and grew up there through the 1960’s’ and 70’s. There was always a little bit of Irish in ou…
Tag: Members
Profiles and reflections from the online Irish community.
From Sharks to ‘An Scrúdú’: My Journey Learning Irish
I have no natural talent for languages. I took four years of high school Latin and a few semesters of introductory Italian, yet I can’t speak or rea…
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 nee…
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!
“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…
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…