Bitesize Irish Podcast
A discussion podcast for Irish language learners. Bitesize Irish provides self-paced Irish language learning courses and a private online community. The community includes regular conversation practice calls. The podcast is based in Limerick, Ireland, and has been running since 2010.
Episodes
Podcast 179: Crossing the language barrrier & Deireadh ré
In the final episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Emma speaks to a Breton learner of Irish, Patricia, and Niall wraps up with hope for the future of the language.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá
Podcast 178: Seachtain na Gaeilge, le hOrlaith Nic Ghearailt
In this episode, Niall talks to Orlaith Nic Ghearailt, manager of Seachtain na Gaeilge, the biggest Irish-language festival in the world, which runs 1-17 March every year.They talk about Conradh na Gaeilge, the festival's origins, and how you can get involved.A few useful links:Conradh na GaeilgeSeachtain na Gaeilge - further infoSeachtain na Gaeilge 2025 - events this yearSee shownotes and o
Podcast 177: Twice Removed - Member Interview with Sandra
In this Agallamh Baill, Emma talks to Grow member Sandra about her experiences with Irish language and identity as she grew up in England and Ireland and later moved away again as an adult.Read shownotes and watch original video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/do-you-really-know-the-irish-interview-with-sandra/Go to offer.irish for 10% off membership of Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.
Podcast 176: Love Letters (Grá agus Gaeilge)
In time for Lá Fhéile Vailintín, Niall and Emma discuss Irish language terms of endearment along with proverbs, poems, songs and stories relating to love.See shownotes and original video at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/love-letters/Get 10% off membership at: offer.irishSupport the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá
Podcast 175: All about Bríd with Dr Niamh Wycherley
Beannachtaí na Féile Bríde oraibh!The Bitesize Irish podcast is back with a special discussion about St Brigid and her influence on Irish life with Dr Niamh Wycherley of Maynooth University.Niamh is host of the excellent Medieval Irish History Podcast.See shownotes and original video at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/all-about-brid/Check out all the seasonal material on our blog here: https://ww
Podcast 174: Rogha na Nollag (Christmas Favourites)
In this special Christmas edition of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Eoin and Niall discuss their favourite Christmas memory, song, movie, decoration, day, food and tradition.Cad iar bhur gcuid roghanna féin? What are your own choices?Find out more and join the discussion at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/rogha-na-nollagTake our Gaeilge Gach Lá 1-Week Challenge! https://www.challenge.irish/Get a 10%
Podcast 173: Ceisteanna Casta #1
In the first episode of a new series, Niall and Ben discuss the trickier questions relating to the Irish language.In Ceisteanna Casta #1, you’ll hear about:the four ways to say “I am” in Irishhow to answer a copula questionthe pronunciation of words such as “cnoc”, “mná”, “gnó” and “tnúth”the difference between the words “má” and “dá”how to recognise a noun’s genderwhen to use séimhiú after the wo
Podcast 172: Dioscaí Díthreibhe (Desert Island Discs)
In this episode, Niall and Emma discuss their desert island discs – five songs they would take if abandoned on a desert island.Listen to the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnQCywadvLJ8uI4Y6236ze4hT4MKTvDBBFind out more and join the discussion at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/dioscai-dithreibhe/Go to offer.irish for 10% off membership.Amhrán scoir/closing song: Berg M
Podcast 171: Scéalta Samhna (Halloween Stories)
Especially for púcaí season, listen to seven stories from míolseanchas na hÉireann – the lore of Irish creatures.You’ll hear aboutna sióga – the fairiesan bhean sí – the bansheean púca – the pookaan chailleach – the witchan síofra – the changelingan mhaighdean mhara – the mermaidan fathach – the giantYou can find even more stories like this at dúchas.ie, the online home of the National Folklore Co
Podcast 170: In Search of Giants with Colleen Snyder
Bitesize Irish member Colleen Snyder talks to Niall about tracing her roots in Ireland and the very real medical impact of that genetic trail.Shownotes including picture of Colleen and Niall here:https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/roots-in-ulster-interview-with-colleen/Find Colleen and Brendan's book on her website:https://www.insearchofgiants.org/Go to offer.irish for a 10% off Bitesize Irish m
Podcast 169: Ask the Author with Garry Bannister
In this Q&A from the archive, Bitesize Irish members put their questions to Dr Garry Bannister, author of Teasáras Gaeilge-Béarla (Irish-English Thesaurus) and more.Further shownotes including links to Garry's books at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/ask-the-author/Get your 10% discount off Bitesize Irish membership here: offer.irishSupport the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find
Podcast 168: the Irish of Corca Dhuibhne (Q&A)
In this live Q&A from the archive, Eoin and Ben discuss the dialect of Corca Dhuibhne (the Dingle Peninsula). Shownotes available at:https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/qa-gaelainn-chorca-dhuibhne/Go to offer.irish for discounted membership of Bitesize IrishSupport the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá
Podcast 167: From Central Europe to the Edge of the World!
In this episode we feature two recent conversations with Bitesize Irish members, one on the European mainland and one from a chance meeting on the edge of the known world aka County Donegal.Watch the original interview with Katie here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/londoner-learning-irish-in-the-netherlands/Our interview with Janine from last year: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/interview-with-
Podcast 166: The Lore of Lúnasa, with Conchúr Mag Eacháin
In this episode Niall interviews folklorist Conchúr Mag Eacháin about traditions surrounding Lúnasa, the ancient Irish festival which gave its name to the modern month of August in Irish.See shownotes and original video at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/lunasa-lore/Check out all the seasonal material on our blog here: https://www.bitesize.irish/seasonal/Get 10% off membership at: offer.irishSupp
Podcast 165: Aonach Tailteann - Ireland's ancient Olympics
In this episode Ben and Niall discuss Ireland's ancient answer to the Olympic Games - Aonach Tailteann.Watch the original video at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/aonach-tailteann/Get a 10% discount from membership of Bitesize Irish at: offer.irishSupport the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá
Podcast 164: When do we use the tuiseal ginideach? (Archive Q&A)
In this archive Q&A session, Ben and Siobhán discuss some of the big questions surrounding the genitive case.Resources mentioned:focloir.ieteanglann.ietuairisc.ie (nuachtán/newspaper)nos.ie (iris/magazine)tg4.ie (TV)https://www.rte.ie/radio/rnag/ (radio)Nuacht Mhall (Slow News) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cnag-ldnSee shownotes and watch the original video here: https://www.bitesize
Podcast 163: Briseadh i dToraigh - A report from the Gaeltacht
In this episode, Niall reports from Oileán Thoraí (Tory Island), a Gaeltacht community off the north coast of County Donegal.See our blog for shownotes and pictures.Go to offer.irish to get a 10% discount off monthly or annual membership of Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá
Podcast 162: 5-year check in with Peadar
Emma chats to one of our long-terms members, Peadar, about his progress and how Bitesize Irish has grown and developed in his time.Find the original video, and the link to the very first interview we did with Peadar back in 2020, at this link: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/patience-is-key/Go to offer.irish for 10% discount from monthly and annual memberships.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.ir
Podcast 161: Discover your Irish heritage with A Letter From Ireland
In this interview from the archives, Eoin talks to Mike Collins, founder of aletterfromireland.com, about helping people rediscover and reconnect with their Irish heritage and ancestry.See the original video and shownotes at:https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/video-irish-family-tree-research/Go to offer.irish for 10% off annual or monthly membership of Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesiz
Podcast 160: Everyday Irish in the American Midwest
Grow member Walter discusses with Emma his journey of learning Irish in Missouri.His fascination with Irish stemmed from his exploration of endangered languages, recognising the cultural importance and identity tied to these languages and their speakers. This, alongside his introduction to Irish music motivated him to start learning Gaeilge.He shares how he uses the language in his family life wit
Podcast 159: Bealtaine, Ireland's Fire Festival
In this bumper edition, Eoin introduces one of the most important ancient Irish festivals and Niall talks to photographer Alan Tobin about booleying/buailteachas, an almost forgotten practice associated with this time of year.To see all of our FREE resources relating to seasons and festivals go to: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/seasonal/To watch Eoin's original video see: https://www.bitesi
Podcast 158: From Brooklyn to Bitesize! Member interview with Cathy
In this Agallamh Baill (member interview) Cathy tells Niall about her Irish heritage, how learning a language is similar to learning a musical instrument, and how Bitesize Irish has helped her along her language journey.Watch the original interview at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/an-irish-brooklynites-journey/Bitesize Irish is an online learning platform that includes self-study lessons, an onl
Podcast 157: Where to use Irish when visiting Ireland
In this Q&A session, Eoin and Ben field questions about where and how to use Irish when visiting Ireland, and other topics.We mentioned these Irish-language courses for adults in the Gaeltacht:Oideas Gael, Donegal www.oideas-gael.comOidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne, Kerry https://www.oidhreacht.ie/Check out other options too, for example, in Waterford and Conamara.Information about Irish languages e
Podcast 156: Learn how to have conversations step by step
Bitesize Irish founder Eoin and learning content developer Niall talk about some recent updates to the beginner's course Tús Maith and general strategies for learning and practising Irish.Find the full video and more shownotes here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/learn-conversation/Get 10% off monthly or annual membership by going to : offer.irishSupport the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/lin
Podcast 155: How much Irish can you learn in a year? - Member Interview with Deborah
Happy St Patrick's Day! Beannachtaí na féile ort! (Tá súil agam nach bhfuil póit ort!)This week we bring you an Agallamh Baill (Member Interview) from the end of 2023, in which New Yorker Deborah tells Niall about her remarkable year of learning Irish. An inspiration to learners everywhere!Watch the original interview over at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/a-year-of-irish-interview-with-debo
Podcast 154: Celtic Myth and Divine Time with Dr Gwilym Morus-Baird
In this episode Eoin talks to Dr Gwilym Morus-Baird about the shared Celtic heritage of Welsh and Irish culture, with a special focus on the mythology of both countries.Find links to Gwilym's work and see the original video here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/celtic-myth/Get 10% off monthly or annual membership by going to : offer.irishSupport the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find
Podcast 153: Dúshláin Foghlama - Learning Challenges
In a live Q&A in December Ben and Niall discussed your greatest learning challenges. Amongst the topics discussed were:Confidence as a earnerUnderstanding Irish speakersPronunciationConversation/speaking practicePhonetic transcriptions of IrishHow to deal with tricky sounds like dhSome of the fantastic resources we recommend:www.focloir.iewww.teanglann.iewww.fuaimeanna.iewww.tg4.ieFind the ful
Podcast 152: Agallamh Baill le Marian - Member Interview with Marian
In the first Agallamh Baill of 2024, Emma talks to Marian from Shropshire and finds out how her daughter's connection to Ireland drew Marian herself closer to the country and the language.Watch the original interview over at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-qlL9Uqg6k.Bitesize Irish is an online learning platform that includes self-study lessons, an online community and live video calls. Podc
Podcast 151: Did the neolithic people of Múchán speak Irish?
Athbhliain faoi mhaise duit! Happy new year!In this episode, Eoin investigates the origins of the Irish language - just how far back does it go in Irish (pre)history? An raibh Gaeilge ag muintir Mhúcháin?Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/muchan-hill-fort/Go to offer.irish for a special 10% discount off monthly or annual membership of Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.b
Podcast 150: Carúl na Nollag - A Christmas Carol
In the 150th episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Niall and Emma are visited by three ghosts - Taibhse na Nollag atá thart, Taibhse na Nollag san Am i Láthair agus Taibhse na Nollag atá le Teacht - and they discuss Christmas past, present and future.Go to offer.irish for 10% off monthly or annual membership of Bitesize Irish. Membership gives you access to self-paced courses, an online communit
Podcast 149: Ag Caint faoi Chanúintí - Diving into Dialects (Q&A)
In a live Q&A session Ben and Emma answer your questions about the dialects of Irish.Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/dialects-2/......and find out free shareable dialect cheat sheet, as mentioned in the discussion, at https://www.bitesize.irish/gachla/dialect-cheat-sheets/.Go to offer.irish for a special 10% discount off monthly or annual membership of Bitesize Irish.Su
Podcast 148: Agallamh Baill le Caoimhín - Member Interview with Kevin
Kevin tells us about his relationship with Irish across three different countries in Europe, and how Bitesize Irish resources such as the online community Pobal have helped him on his aistear foghlama.Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/learning-irish-in-switzerland-kevin/Use the code 'podcast' to avail of a 10% discount on any monthly or annual membership at www.bite
Podcast 147: Béaloideas na Samhna - Halloween Lore with Dr Kelly Fitzgerald
In this seasonal special, Niall talks to his old friend Dr Kelly Fitzgerald, Head of the School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore at University College Dublin. They discuss Kelly’s background in Chicago, her work as a folklorist and the significance of Halloween – or Samhain – in Irish culture, from the depths of the past right up to the modern day, at home and abroad.The original video can be
Podcast 146: Na Seanfhocail Is Fearr Linn - Our Favourite Irish Proverbs
Eoin and Niall get together for a mammoth discussion of their favourite Irish proverbs. Which ones do you like?Check out the blogpost with all seanfhocail discussed available to read and hear: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/our-top-irish-language-proverbs/Get a 10% discount using the code PODCAST at www.bitesize.irish/memberships. #GaeilgeGachLáSupport the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to fi
Podcast 145: Fuaimniú na Gaeilge Mínithe - Irish Pronunciation Explained
In this Q&A session from the archives Ben and Niall answer your questions on the ins and outs of Irish pronunciation - síorthopaic na bhfoghlaimeoirí, an evergreen topic for learners. Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFOli-hYZKw.Use the code 'podcast' to avail of a 10% discount on any monthly or annual membership at www.bitesize.irish/memberships. #GaeilgeGachL
Podcast 144: Agallamh Baill le Lynne - Member Interview with Lynne
We had a hot spell here in Dublin recently - fómhar na ngéanna (autumn of the geese) - but the season has very definitely changed now.In her member interview Lynne tells us about her background, her trips to Ireland and her experience learning Irish with Bitesize Irish.Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/lynne-in-donegal/Use the code 'podcast' to avail of a 10% discou
Podcast 143: Ar ais ar Scoil - Back to School
Summer has ending and the school term has started - what can help you on your Irish language journey this autumn?In a live Q&A session on YouTube Ben and Emma answered questions on the following key topics:how to study when you're stuck for timewhere to practise if you're not in Irelandthe Irish alphabet and pronunciationdictionary recommendationsmeasuring progressinitial mutations:
Podcast 142: Zen and the Art of Vocabulary with Garry Bannister
Niall meets scholar and author Garry Bannister to discuss his life and works, including his latest publication, Teasáras Gaeilge-Béarla.https://www.newisland.ie/garry-bannisterhttps://www.newisland.ie/nonfiction/irish-english-thesaurusWatch the video at:https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/garry-bannister/Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLáSupport
Podcast 141: Staidéar sa Samhradh - Studying in Summer
Ben and Emma bring you some tips on how to keep up with your Irish study over summer. Leabhair/books:An tAthair Ó Duinnín – Bleachtaire (Biddy Jenkinson)Proverbs in Irish (Garry Bannister)Short Stories in Irish (Olly Richards) Dúnmharú ar an DART (Ruaidhrí Ó Báille)Acmhainní eile/other resources:DuolingoNuacht MhallMolscéalMeon EileGaeilge AmháinAistí ón AerWatch the full video at:https://www.
Podcast 140: Agallamh Baill le Tim - Member Interview with Tim
The Bitesize Irish Podcast returns for a third series to highlight some of the fascinating interviews and conversations we've been having about all things Irish-learning. In this episode Emma talks to Bitesize GROW member Tim McGillicuddy about his experiences emigrating to America as a child and returning to the Irish language as an adult. Find out more at the link below.https://www.bitesize
Podcast 139: An Deireadh – The End
Listen to the final episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast! Bitesize Irish is going from strength to strength, but the time for the podcast has come to an end. Come join us as an Explore or Grow member to learn and practise the Irish language together. Gaeilge Gach Lá is our motto and has been … Podcast 139: An Deireadh – The End Read More »The post Podcast 139: An Deireadh – The End first appeare
Podcast 138: What is Aistear, with Niall
Bitesize Irish is starting a new Journey. Aistear. What is Aistear, and our new foundational course Tús Maith featured on it? It launched Monday 14th March 2022. Eoin interviews Niall Ó Siadhail, our Learning Content Developer at Bitesize Irish about what is Aistear and Tús maith, and how it will help you! The podcast exclusive … Podcast 138: What is Aistear, with Niall Read More »The post Podcas
Podcast 137: Emma from Waterford to Germany
Our Bitesize Irish community manager, Emma, joins Eoin for a Bitesize Irish Podcast chat! Emma talks about growing up near Gaeltacht na Rinne (Gaeltacht na nDéise). At Bitesize Irish, she posts daily challenges for our Grow members on our community Bitesize Pobal. She also teaches Gaeilge at Universität Leipzig. Mentioned in the show: An Rinn … Podcast 137: Emma from Waterford to Germany Read Mor
Podcast 136: Siar is Ar Aghaidh
In this episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Eoin looks back at 2021 at Bitesize Irish, and forward at 2022. Ag féachaint siar = Looking back Ag féachaint ar aghaidh = Looking forward Self-Reflection Prompts Where were you on your Irish language journey this time last year? How can you be more kind to yourself … Podcast 136: Siar is Ar Aghaidh Read More »The post Podcast 136: Siar is Ar Aghaidh
Podcast 135: Go Raibh Maith Agat
Thank you for being part of the Bitesize Irish Podcast! In this episode, Eoin says thanks to our fluent foireann (staff) at Bitesize Irish: Emma, Siobhán agus Niall. They make Bitesize Irish tick every day for all our Irish language learners. Thanks to our kinds customers who said such nice things about our membership offerings … Podcast 135: Go Raibh Maith Agat Read More »The post Podcast 135: G
Podcast 134: Biddy Early the Clare Legend with Balor Otherworld
Biddy Early was an absolute legend in her own right. She shows us what resilience is, in the face of an oppressor. Her ability to heal people drew people to her. Of particular interest to us is whether she spoke the Irish language. Her Wikipedia entry states: With her family and friends she spoke Irish, … Podcast 134: Biddy Early the Clare Legend with Balor Otherworld Read More »The post Podcast
Podcast 133: Learning the Accordion
Eoin talks about learning the Irish button accordion in this episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast. It was intrinsically fun at the beginning, but soon hit some frustration. It’s similar to trying to learn the Irish language: great fun at first, but soon can seem daunting. Part of the solution is to make it fun … Podcast 133: Learning the Accordion Read More »The post Podcast 133: Learning the Ac
Podcast 132: Deirdre – Ciarraí, Ceol agus Gaeilge
Deirdre is from Contae Chiarraí (Kerry), and lives for a number of years in Ontario, Canada. She focusses her time on learning Irish traditional music, along with diving into learning to speak the Irish language. We’re privileged to have her as a Grow member of Bitesize Irish. The intro of this podcast episode of the … Podcast 132: Deirdre – Ciarraí, Ceol agus Gaeilge Read More »The post Podcast
Podcast 131: Ciara Ní É – Gaeilge, creativity and self-expression
Eoin of Bitesize Irish speaks with poet Ciara Ní É on the Irish langauge, creativity and self-expression. You can also watch this interview, and on that page are notes of various topics covered in the interview. If you have a comment to leave on the interview, please also leave it on the video interview page.The post Podcast 131: Ciara Ní É – Gaeilge, creativity and self-expression first appeared
Podcast 130: What’s holding you back from Learning Irish?
In this episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Eoin asks you what might be holding you back from learning the Irish language. What might be stopping you internally from practicing Gaeilge Gach Lá? It may be a fear of judgement, or a shame of identity, or something else about your story. Also covered is a … Podcast 130: What’s holding you back from Learning Irish? Read More »The post Podcast 130:
Podcast 129: Trust the Process
Trust the process. Trust yourself! An empowering aspect of learning to speak the Irish language is not limited to “languages people”. The process of learning the Irish language is a journey. It’s a process that’s available to each of us. Yes, it does include studying with intenstiy (see Episode 128 for more on that). Once … Podcast 129: Trust the Process Read More »The post Podcast 129: Trust the
Podcast 128: Immersion and Studying
Gaeilge Gach Lá is about immersing yourself every day. How does that relate to the step of your Irish language journey to study with intensity? Are both parts needed, and which comes first? Eoin discusses how immersion is an accessible foundation upon which you can base later study. Keep up the Gaeilge Gach Lá. Stretch … Podcast 128: Immersion and Studying Read More »The post Podcast 128: Immersi
Podcast 127: Agallamh le Jeri
The Bitesize Irish Podcast featuring member interview and Irish language learner Jeri. Jeri shares her motivations for learning the Irish language, and what brought her to the language. She also shares some interesting tactics, including poetry, for diving deeper into Gaeilge as a learner. Watch Jeri’s interview as a video too. Mentioned in the episode: … Podcast 127: Agallamh le Jeri Read More »
Podcast 126: Your Irish Language Journey
Diving into the Irish language is a journey of a lifetime. You start at finding your calling, go on to intense self-study, followed by starting to practice with others, and moving toward intuitive self expression. Follow these five steps along the journey. Find your calling. If you’re starting as an absolute beginner with the Irish … Podcast 126: Your Irish Language Journey Read More »The post Po
Podcast 125: Agallamh Baill le Jim
This podcast features the video interview recently with Bitesize Irish member Jim. Watch the video there, and please leave any feedback for him there too as a reply. Also mentioned in this episode: Bitesize Irish Merchandise! Sign up for GROW membership like JimThe post Podcast 125: Agallamh Baill le Jim first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out mo
Podcast 124: Aisling, Bainisteoir Pobail
Aisling joins the podcast for this episode. Aisling is the Bainisteoir Pobail (Community Manager) at Bitesize Irish. Her daily focus is on helping members of our community at Bitesize Pobal. We discuss her time in the Gaeltachtaí of Corca Dhuibhne and An Rinn, how she got interested in Irish, and her time in Vancouver. Aisling … Podcast 124: Aisling, Bainisteoir Pobail Read More »The post Podcast
Podcast 123: Áine Gallagher
Interview with Áine Gallagher, who do many things including greann dhá-theangach (bilingual comedy). In this episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, we talk about the mindset that encourages you to speak Irish. Find Áine at ainegallagher.com – including the Irish Matters web series plus her TedX talk about what is it like speaking Irish as … Podcast 123: Áine Gallagher Read More »The post Podcast
Podcast 122: Zúm
How will you use the Zoom revolution to connect with others, as Gaeilge? Group video calls are now ubiquitous. There’s no-one stopping us from connecting with others. So start a Zoom call! Post a link. Find “the others”. If you’re on Bitesize Pobal as a Grow member, do this through Bitesize Beo calls, and even … Podcast 122: Zúm Read More »The post Podcast 122: Zúm first appeared on Bitesize Iris
Podcast 121: Agallamh Baill le Melinda
Bitesize Irish member Melinda speaks with Aisling about her journey into Gaeilge. Melinda’s sustainable approach to diving into Gaeilge Gach Lá has always intrigued us. In this interview, you’ll hear how she approaches the learning process, which means she has been able to continue on the journey. Watch the video version of this interview on … Podcast 121: Agallamh Baill le Melinda Read More »The
Podcast 120: Using Your Abilities to Contribute
Adlerian psychology – indiviual psychology – is a holistic approach to understanding your motivations. It gives us a “guiding star” to use your abilities. In the book “The Courage to be Dislike” by Kishimi and Koga, they use a fabulous dialog to discuss the “individual psychology” laid out by Alfred Adler. He was a contemporary … Podcast 120: Using Your Abilities to Contribute Read More »The post
Podcast 119: Gaeilge Gach Lá le Peadar
This podcast episode was originally published as a video, check it out: Watch this episode’s videoThe post Podcast 119: Gaeilge Gach Lá le Peadar first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá
Podcast 118: Breithlá Sona Bitesize
In August 2010, Bitesize Irish went live to the world. Ten years on, Eoin reflects on the journey of a decade, and how that relates to learning the Irish language itself. Mentioned in the podcast: Bitesize Pobal private learning community is available to Bitesize Irish GROW members. Sign up for GROW. Gaeilge Gach Lá email … Podcast 118: Breithlá Sona Bitesize Read More »The post Podcast 118: Brei
Podcast 117: Agallamh le Siobhán
Siobhán, Áisitheoir & Teagascóir – Facilitator & Instructor at Bitesize Irish joins the podcast for this episode. You may recognise her from her many Bitesize Irish videos on YouTube, from our live Q&A sessions, and lesson walk-throughs. The conversation goes over some of Siobhán’s background, and then onto topics close to people’s hearts who are … Podcast 117: Agallamh le Siobhán Rea
Podcast 116: Act As If
Action informs identity, and identity informs action. We can take action even if we don’t know how to get “there” ultimately. For the Irish language, we can act as if we understand, by listening. Act as if we speak, by participating in conversation. Act as if we are practitioners, by making it part of everyday … Podcast 116: Act As If Read More »The post Podcast 116: Act As If first appeared on B
Podcast 115: Yoga agus Bitesize
Gabrielle and Eoin talk about the strong connections between Yoga and the Bitesize Irish approach to learning Irish: Gaeilge Gach Lá. Gabrielle is community manager at Bitesize Irish, and also a yoga instructor. She shares her years from over a decade of practicing yoga, which is intertwined with her time getting deeper into the Irish … Podcast 115: Yoga agus Bitesize Read More »The post Podcast
Podcast 114: Find the Beauty in the Irish Language
Does your Irish language journey feel difficult and frustrating? Do you feel lost, and that you’re beating yourself up? Turn into the beauty of immersing yourself in Gaeilge instead.The post Podcast 114: Find the Beauty in the Irish Language first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá
Podcast 113: Is Your Irish Language Here or There?
Assuming you don’t live in Ireland, we might also assume that you sometimes dream of visiting. Being in Ireland is a direct way to connect with the Irish language, and the landscapes and cities that hold it. But imagine if you never got to Ireland again, be it because of a coronavirus, or moreover the … Podcast 113: Is Your Irish Language Here or There? Read More »The post Podcast 113: Is Your Ir
Podcast 112: Leaflets and Time
Ramblings around… leaflets about COVID-19 that arrived now in the Irish language a few weeks after English ones… what the order of time and quantum physics means about learning a language… Thanks to Tsukumo whose music you hear on this episode under a creative commons license. Mentioned on the show: The Order of Time by … Podcast 112: Leaflets and Time Read More »The post Podcast 112: Leaflets an
Podcast 111: Time to be Weird
First ever podcast from the garden shed. It’s time to be weird. Who really cares if you’re expressing yourself in Irish, connecting with people through Gaeilge? Also, is the Irish language only fo the good times? Should Ireland as a society pay for it when the economy tightens? And Bitesize Irish memberships have dropped in … Podcast 111: Time to be Weird Read More »The post Podcast 111: Time to
Podcast 110: Corona Atá Tú?
Ramblings about Gaeilge and COVID-19. We hope this episode finds you in good health. Doctor referenced: Dr Micheal Ryan, Executive Director of the Health Emergencies Programme Blindboy Podcast, boi.The post Podcast 110: Corona Atá Tú? first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá
Podcast 109: Bathe Yourself in Irish
Sometimes immersing yourself in the Irish language isn’t the best approach. Perhaps it’s time to bathe in Irish. That’s immersion, plus relaxing, plus smiling. I HAVE SWAM WITH THE MONSTER IN GOUGANE BARRA LAKE AND I HAVE EMERGED UNSCATHED I HAVE BATHED IN THE SACRED, CRYSTAL WATERS OF THE LEE AND I HAVE BEEN SET … Podcast 109: Bathe Yourself in Irish Read More »The post Podcast 109: Bathe Yourse
Podcast 108: Listeners’ Episode
Dana in Chicago and Svenja in German share their thoughts for this episode. Also mentioned: Our YouTube channel with Q&As Kerry of Clover English Podcast: “Irish or British?” Bitesize Irish Podcast episode 036 with Karen Reshkin in Chicago Unexpected Gaeilge on the Dingle PeninsulaThe post Podcast 108: Listeners’ Episode first appeared on Bitesize Irish.Support the showGo to www.bitesize.irish
Podcast 107: Who Do You Want To Be
In the book Atomic Habits, James Clear makes a few important points relevant to those of us who want to keep digging into the mastery of a skill, like speaking the Irish language: The effect of identity-based habits, by focussing on who you want to become The Plateau of Latent Potential Mastering a field by … Podcast 107: Who Do You Want To Be Read More »The post Podcast 107: Who Do You Want To B
Podcast 106: Talking to Strangers
The book “Talking to Strangers” by Malcolm Gladwell relates to broad tensions in our societies today. It also strikes a particular chord with people interested in relating with others through more than their mother tongue. Eoin discusses this, and the recurring theme of how to pick up Irish language conversations (with strangers?). Mentioned in the … Podcast 106: Talking to Strangers Read More »T
Podcast 105: A Daily Use For Your Irish
It’s not enough to “study” the Irish language every day. You need to make ways for the language to be part of your every day life. Gaeilge Gach Lá. What are you going to do to find a daily use for your Irish? Eoin also looks back at 2019 about how we’ve learned at Bitesize … Podcast 105: A Daily Use For Your Irish Read More »The post Podcast 105: A Daily Use For Your Irish first appeared on Bites
Podcast 104: Best Of – Start Something
Dineen Grow appeared way back in 2014 on the “Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast” as it was called then. We keep coming back to her message of not accepting that you’re on your own on this Irish language journey. You can start something. The tools of technology give us no more excuses. Original Episode 23 New … Podcast 104: Best Of – Start Something Read More »The post Podcast 104: Best Of – Start Som
Podcast 103: You’re The Hero
In this story of journeying through the Irish language, you’re the hero. It’s a tough dangerous road out there, but someone’s got to do it. You hear that deep calling in your heart, and you don’t let that go. The prize at the end is realising that you’re already good enough, and you become a … Podcast 103: You’re The Hero Read More »The post Podcast 103: You’re The Hero first appeared on Bitesize
Podcast 102: Being an Impostor
Being a learner of the Irish language will inevitably get you to question your own accomplishments, and feeling like a fraud! “Who am I to try to speak Irish, I can’t even introduce myself!” you might tell yourself. But you can act generously and act despite the feeling of being an impostor. Upcoming Bitesize Irish … Podcast 102: Being an Impostor Read More »The post Podcast 102: Being an Imposto
Podcast 101: Not Just a New Look
Bitesize has a new logo, a new look. But that’s not the important bit. The much more important bit is our focus on how to help you: Gaeilge GACH Lá. Irish EVERY Day. With upcoming new memberships, some with access to Bitesize Pobal private community, you’ll be able to make new connections with others on … Podcast 101: Not Just a New Look Read More »The post Podcast 101: Not Just a New Look first
Podcast 100: Speaking Irish Despite Fear
What stops you from speaking Irish? That fear can stop you attending a class, an immersion learning event, or just asking to have practice conversations with others. Seth Godin calls frustration the “evil twin of learning” (in book “What to do when it’s your turn”). Fear might be the “evil twin” of speaking a language … Podcast 100: Speaking Irish Despite Fear Read More »The post Podcast 100: Spe
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