Bitesize Irish Podcast

Bitesize Irish
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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.

  1. 03/24/2025

    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 show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

    33 min

  2. 03/10/2025

    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 original video at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/snag-25/ Go to offer.irish for a 10% discount from monthly/annual memberships. Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

    25 min

  3. 02/24/2025

    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 show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

    34 min

  4. 02/10/2025

    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.irish Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

    42 min

  5. 01/27/2025

    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://www.bitesize.irish/seasonal/ Get 10% off membership at: offer.irish Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

    1h 14m

  6. 12/09/2024

    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-nollag Take our Gaeilge Gach Lá 1-Week Challenge! https://www.challenge.irish/Get a 10% discount off Bitesize Irish membership at offer.irish.Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

    42 min

  7. 11/25/2024

    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 word “cén”An bhfuil ceist agatsa? Do you have a question you’d like answered in a future episode? Let us know below. Take our Gaeilge Gach Lá 1-Week Challenge! https://www.challenge.irish/Get a 10% discount off Bitesize Irish membership at offer.irish.Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

    36 min

  8. 11/11/2024

    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 Find 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 Man, le Low Flying Orchestra https://lowflyingorchestra.bandcamp.com/album/ep1 Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

    51 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Bitesize Irish
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2025
  • Episodes
    179
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Bitesize Irish Ltd.
  • Show Website
    Bitesize Irish Podcast

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