Join us in this heartfelt episode as we reflect on the extraordinary life of Manchán Magan, the beloved Irish writer, broadcaster, and documentary maker who passed away on October 2,…
Did you know that early Ireland boasted a remarkable array of official dialects, each tailored to specific societal roles? And while the modern Irish word "béarla" refers to the English…
To think in Irish, rather than merely translating from it, requires immersive strategies that align more closely with how the language conceptualizes the world. This process involves a few key…
Pangur Bán or “White Pangur” is an anonymous poem written in Old Irish around the 9th century by an Irish monk in praise of his white cat named Pangur (bán…
Delve into the dark history of the "bata scoir," a brutal punishment device used in Irish schools to suppress the Irish language and promote English during British rule. This article explores the impact of the "bata scoir" on Irish language and culture, and its role in the wider policy of cultural oppression experienced by the Irish people. Discover the legacy of colonialism and the struggle to preserve language heritage and identity.
Background Pangur Bán or “White Pangur” is an anonymous poem written in Old Irish around the 9th century originating, it is presumed, from the Abbey of Reichenau; a Benedictine Monastery…
Mise Éire: Sine mé ná an Chailleach Bhéarra Mór mo ghlóir: Mé a rug Cú Chulainn cróga. Mór mo náir: Mo chlann féin a dhíol a máthair. Mór mo phian:…
Listen to a mythological account of how the Irish got their language, and their freckles, as spoken in fluent Irish (with English subtitles) by YouTube user Feardia and read the humorous transcript…