159 episodes

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.

Bitesize Irish Podcast Bitesize Irish

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 163 Ratings

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.

    Podcast 159: Bealtaine, Ireland's Fire Festival

    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.bitesize.irish/blog/bealtaine-irelands-ancient-fire-festival/

    And to see Niall and Alan's conversation go to: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/buailteachas-booleying/

    Alan Tobin's website: https://www.alantobinphotography.com/

    10% discount available at: offer.irish
    Support the Show.
    Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

    • 55 min
    Podcast 158: From Brooklyn to Bitesize! Member interview with Cathy

    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 online community and live video calls. Podcast listeners can avail of a special 10% discount monthly or annual membership by going to offer.irish. 
    Support the Show.
    Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

    • 31 min
    Podcast 157: Where to use Irish when visiting Ireland

    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.com
    Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne, Kerry https://www.oidhreacht.ie/

    Check out other options too, for example, in Waterford and Conamara.

    Information about Irish languages events/businesses/services elsewhere:
    www.peig.ie (all Ireland)
    www.baclegaeilge.ie (Dublin)
    www.gleg.ie (Galway)
    https://visitbelfast.com/gaeltacht-quarter/ (Belfast)

    Find shownotes and see the original video here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/visiting-ireland-2/

    Get 10% off monthly or annual membership by going to : offer.irish
    Support the Show.
    Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Podcast 156: Learn how to have conversations step by step

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

    • 30 min
    Podcast 155: How much Irish can you learn in a year? - Member Interview with Deborah

    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-deborah/

    Bitesize Irish is an online learning platform that includes self-study lessons, an online community and live video calls. Podcast listeners can avail of a special 10% discount monthly or annual membership by going to offer.irish. 


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

    • 37 min
    Podcast 154: Celtic Myth and Divine Time with Dr Gwilym Morus-Baird

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

    • 1 hr 21 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
163 Ratings

163 Ratings

Happy Goatherd ,

Lovely and informative

Very entertaining and helpful podcast on the Irish language and all things Irish. The host is a congenial guide, and the guests are always interesting in the perspectives they bring.

cinderelochka ,

Ive only just discovered this, so thankful for the archive!

Oh wow what a GEM this is to stumble upon as I stumble and navigate my way through learning Irish (in Los Angeles) in 2023. I was recommended this podcast and I’ve gone back to the first episodes of the revamp in 2018 and following from there. The ones prior of conversations w learners are so valuable and lovely too. I’m so sad this pod isn’t currently active but I’m thrilled for the years of generous materials the boys have gifted us here. Thank you ☘️🇮🇪

Máire D ,

Go raibh mille maith agat Eoin

Hi Eoin, Is breá liom your Bitesize Irish Podcasts. I will miss listening to them. Very helpful and informative. Will we still have access to listen to your recorded podcasts ? I joined “Bitesize Aistear” and encourage others to join as well.

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