
Bitesize Irish Podcast
Discussion podcast for Irish language learners. Bitesize Irish offers self-paced Irish language learning courses, and a private online community including regular conversation practice calls. Based in Limerick, Ireland, since 2010.
Episodes
179 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.
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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, th...
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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...
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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/lo...
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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
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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.
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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 ...
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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=PLnQCywadvLJ8uI4Y6236ze4hT4MKTvDBB
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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 banshee
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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/root...
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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....
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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 ...
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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: ...
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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....
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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 ...
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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...
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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 of...
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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 thi...
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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...
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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 a...
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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...
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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 origin...
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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...
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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:&nbs...
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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...
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