An Irish Word A Day

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 bhruite (boiled egg). When you head to the chipper after a few pints you’ll be able to order an ispín faoi fhuidreamh (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 spideog through Irish. Reclaim your heritage (oidhreacht) by learning an Irish word a day and with Hector.