Bitesize Irish Podcast

Bitesize Irish Gaelic isn’t just a working method of learning Irish online but, over the years, it has grown into a beautiful community. While the bite-sized learning materials cover almost all aspects of learning Irish, the members of our community may still have questions – and that’s a good thing!

In this rebroadcast of the 11th Bitesize Irish Gaelic podcast episode, Eoin answers the listeners’ question about the Irish language. You’ll learn how to talk Irish to people when visiting Ireland, what weather should you expect and get some other language questions answered. Do Irish people say “top of the morning to you”? – Listen and find out.

This is a re-run of the 11th episode for Bitesize Irish Gaelic podcast in English language.

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Some people say that “home” is where your family resides. Others don’t have such a strong connection to their relatives but still have a special place they come back time after time with joy in their hearts. This is also the case for many Irish people who now live in the United States or other places of the Earth.

One of these people who grew in the US but come back to their Ireland home several times each year is Liam Hughes – artist, designer, singer and more.

Listen to this rebroadcast of the 10th Bitesize Irish Gaelic podcast episode featuring Eoin and Liam talking about how it feels to come back to Ireland to a cottage farm, what can you do to make the most out of your trip to Ireland and other interesting landmarks across this beautiful country.

This is a re-run of the 10th Bitesize Irish Gaelic podcast episode in the English Language.

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Teachers have some of the most challenging jobs out there but they still manage to do it with a smile on their faces. It’s amazing how they find the resources to teach children when they are underpaid and undervalued.

Dr. Matt Wallen, the principal teacher of Limerick School Project is one of these great people. His passion to teach others fought the barrier of learning a new language.

Matt, an American teacher fought the language barrier, learned how to speak Irish and moved to Ireland so he could teach children in Limerick city. This Bitesize Irish Gaelic podcast episode tells us why Matt moved from the U.S. to Ireland and what are his suggestions for people who want to learn how to speak Irish.

This a rebroadcast of the 9th Bitesize Irish Gaelic podcast in the English language.

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Every success business has an interesting story behind it. People only see the current state of things but don’t have an idea about how everything started. Would you like to know more about how Eoin came up with the idea of Bitesize Irish Gaelic to help people learn Irish?

Listen to this podcast episode to learn more about Eoin and Bitesize Irish Gaelic. In the 8th podcast rebroadcast Mary Murphy and Eoin switch places and tell you the whole story behind Bitesize, Eoin’s childhood and the image of the Irish language in the world.

This is a re-run of the 8th Bitesize Irish Gaelic Podcast in the English language.

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If we were to take a look at the United States’ history we would find many Irish people who settled there driven by necessity or high hopes and dreams. They became hard working individuals who soon were seen as established US citizens.

Mary Murphy went to the US when she was a little girl. Along her parents and her 5 brothers and sisters, Mary soon found what being an Irish person in New York felt like. This is the seventh episode of the Bitesize Irish Gaelic podcast where Mary and Eoin talk about what it feels like for the Irish people to grow up in the US, about Mary’s singing & writing career, and how travelling to Ireland helped put her life in perspective.

Re-run of the 7th Bitesize Irish Gaelic podcast in the English language.

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Corca Dhuibhne (the Dingle peninsula) is known for its amazing views of the Atlantic and the Blasket Islands but what people don’t know is that this specific part of Ireland has one of the strongest Irish-speaking communities.

In the sixth episode of the Bitesize Irish Gaelic podcast, author Felicity Hayes-McCoy talks to Eoin about her strong connection to the Dingle peninsula and the people who live here. This community is somewhat unique in our days and Felicity tells us more about how music and storytelling are such a strong part of the Irish-speaking community from Corca Dhuibhne.

This is a re-run of the 6th Bitesize Irish Gaelic podcast in the English language.

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Ever wondered what are the places in Ireland where Irish is the main language? These regions make up for the Gaeltacht, the historically marked place of the Irish language.

Will you understand people from the Gaeltacht? Are people from these regions only speaking Irish Gaelic and are kids learning English or Irish in schools? These are just several listener questions Eoin answers in the fifth episode of the Bitesize Irish Gaelic podcast. Learn about urban Irish and regional dialects across the Gaeltacht.

This is a re-run of the 5th Bitesize Irish Gaelic podcast in the English language.

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Everybody has a different way to learn a new language. People will sign up for local classes to improve themselves or choose to use the Internet to immerse themselves in that specific language. People learn in their own way, but why not reach out online for a helping hand?

In the fourth episode of the Bitesize Irish Gaelic podcast, Eoin discusses with Prof. Kevin Scannell about immersing yourself in Irish by using online software. From using Twitter to pick up Irish phrases to watching TG4 online, you can listen and learn how to use technology to boost your Irish learning skills.

This is a rebroadcast of the 4th Bitesize Irish Gaelic podcast in the English language.

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When it comes to travelling, Ireland has a lot to offer. It doesn’t really matter if you visit this beautiful country for its amazing landscapes, breathtaking views or just to get a small taste of the Irish culture – you’ll have one of the best times of your life.

This is the third episode of the Bitesize Irish Gaelic podcast where Eoin talks to travel writer Jody Halstead about her trips to Ireland and what were the little things that made her come from the United States. Was it the fun surprises that made Jody visit Ireland and enjoy her stay? You tell us…

Re-run of the 3rd podcast episode of Bitesize Irish Gaelic in the English language.

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Smartphones and other mobile devices are playing such a big role in our day-to-day life. Five to ten years ago, nobody would have thought that mobile devices will be used to this extent. They allow us to communicate, organize our schedule, relax or learn new things like a new language.

In the second episode of the Bitesize Irish Gaelic podcast, Eoin has a friendly discussion with Terry Simmons who learned Irish with the help of mobile apps. Terry created a comprehensive list of iPhone and Android apps for learning Ireland’s beautiful native language but also travelling & children apps designed for people who want to speak Irish.

This is a re-run of the second podcast episode of Bitesize Irish Gaelic in the English language.

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