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Leabhrán Frásaí

Áine Nic Gearailt — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:34:39 +0000

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Seacht mBealach- Seven ways A field Guide to Gaeilge gach lá

Áine Nic Gearailt — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:34:00 +0000

A simple rhythm for returning to Gaeilge

Gaeilge Gach Lá. Seven Days. A gentle rhythm for letting Irish into your life. Without shame and self-judgement.

A beautiful bilingual paperback book by writer, artist and Bitesize Irish founder Eoin Ó Conchúir. Each copy sent by Bitesize Irish is signed by the author.

Whether you’re beginning, returning or deepening your journey, this field guide invites you to make the language a living part of your life. With QR codes so you can listen and read along with the Irish text.

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Cúpla Focal Notes for complete beginners Eagrán Athbhreithnithe

Áine Nic Gearailt — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:45:30 +0000

This revised edition of Cúpla Focal (first edition sold out) now includes basic introductory lessons at the start for complete beginners, introducing basic sentences and information about the language. It contains the class notes used by Stiofán Carson, as well as a new section on the past tense in Irish. This book aims to support learners with the basic grammar and vocabulary associated with the Cúpla Focal test and beyond, to help learners to start speaking Irish!

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Leabhar Laghdaithe Bhriathra na Gaeilge (Crua)

Áine Nic Gearailt — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:08:52 +0000

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An Irish Word A Day

Áine Nic Gearailt — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:33:22 +0000

Many of us wish we had paid more attention in Irish class and could still speak the cúpla focal. When we lose our language, we lose a part of who we are. Here, Hector makes adding an Irish word a day to your vocabulary a habit that’s as easy as brushing your teeth.

Month-by-month, through stories, words and phrases, Hector takes us through the year with words from the practical to the magical, for every season and new moon. When you start the day, you’ll be able to name the gallúnach (soap) and ubh brúite (boiled egg). When you head to the chipper after a few pints you’ll be able to order an ispín buailte (battered sausage). And when you look out your window and see the robin is building his nest again in spring, you’ll be able to greet the spiteog through Irish. Reclaim your heritage (oidhreacht) by learning an Irish word a day and with Hector.

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Beidh Tú Alright- An Irish Language Journey

Áine Nic Gearailt — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:57:01 +0000

In July 2014, Joe McHugh TD faced one of the most significant challenges of his political career. Appointed Minister for Natural Resources, the Gaeltacht and the Islands, McHugh was tasked with promoting the Irish language, despite having a limited grasp of the language himself. The outcry from the Irish-speaking community was immediate, with protestors chanting ‘Aire gan teanga, Aire gan clue’ (A Minister without a language is a Minister without a clue) outside Government Buildings. But instead of retreating, McHugh embraced this personal and public challenge, embarking on a journey to become a fluent Irish speaker.

In Beidh Tú Alright, Joe McHugh shares his candid account of overcoming the daunting task of mastering Irish as an adult. He takes readers behind the scenes, revealing the emotional and intellectual struggles faced, and the deep connections he forged with the language, its history, and the Irish-speaking communities.

McHugh’s journey was not just about learning a language but rediscovering its cultural significance. From uncovering the meaning behind place names like Maam Cross and Gleann an Ghiolla Ghránna to finding inspiration in the landscapes of Bear Island and Gleann Cholm Cille, Beidh Tú Alright delves into how language can connect us to our heritage, our sense of place, and our own identity.

Beidh Tú Alright is a powerful nod to the resilience of the human spirit, the importance of cultural heritage, and the joy of lifelong learning. McHugh’s personal story will inspire both those who have yet to start their Irish language journey and those who may have once given up.

Joe McHugh is a former Fine Gael politician from Donegal, who served as Minister of State and Chief Whip from 2014 to 2018, and as Minister for Education and Skills from 2018 to 2020. Joe retired from politics in November 2024 upon the dissolution of the 33rd Dáil. He is currently completing a MSc at the University of Medicine and Health Sciences at RCSI and plans to become an executive coach.

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Céimeanna Comhrá 4

Áine Nic Gearailt — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:17:31 +0000

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The Irish Words You Should Know*

Áine Nic Gearailt — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:28:25 +0000

Hector Ó hEochagáin

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Domhan Úrnua

Áine Nic Gearailt — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:36:14 +0000

Ag tarraingt den chuid is mó as scríbhinní agus ráitis na luath-ainrialaithe, is díolaim é Domhan Úrnua d’fhoghlaimeoirí na Gaeilge agus tá foclóir cuimsitheach Gaeilge-Béarla ann dóibh.

Tugtar suas chun dáta í mar dhíolaim le sleachta (saor ó chóipcheart) as saothar conspóideach dúshlánach ón nGearmanach a thug Wolfi Landstreicher air féin. Moltar do léitheoirí míreanna as an díolaim seo a n-aontaíonn siad leo a úsáid mar ghraifítí!

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Fáinne Óir CnaG

Áine Nic Gearailt — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:34:18 +0000

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