Bitesize Irish Podcast

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. Supp

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

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

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

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 o

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

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 w

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:/

Podcast 171: Scéalta Samhna (Halloween Stories)

Especially for púcaí season, listen to seven stories from míolseanchas na hÉireann – the lore of Irish creatures. You’ll hear about na sióga – the fairiesan bhean sí –

Podcast 170: In Search of Giants with Colleen Snyder

Bitesize Irish member Colleen Snyder talks to Niall about tracing her roots in Ireland and the very real medical impact of that genetic trail. Shownotes including pictur

Podcast 169: Ask the Author with Garry Bannister

In this Q&A from the archive, Bitesize Irish members put their questions to Dr Garry Bannister, author of Teasáras Gaeilge-Béarla (Irish-English Thesaurus) and more. Fur

Podcast 168: the Irish of Corca Dhuibhne (Q&A)

In this live Q&A from the archive, Eoin and Ben discuss the dialect of Corca Dhuibhne (the Dingle Peninsula).  Shownotes available at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/qa

Podcast 167: From Central Europe to the Edge of the World!

In this episode we feature two recent conversations with Bitesize Irish members, one on the European mainland and one from a chance meeting on the edge of the known world

Podcast 166: The Lore of Lúnasa, with Conchúr Mag Eacháin

In this episode Niall interviews folklorist Conchúr Mag Eacháin about traditions surrounding Lúnasa, the ancient Irish festival which gave its name to the modern month of

Podcast 165: Aonach Tailteann - Ireland's ancient Olympics

In this episode Ben and Niall discuss Ireland's ancient answer to the Olympic Games - Aonach Tailteann. Watch the original video at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog

Podcast 164: When do we use the tuiseal ginideach? (Archive Q&A)

In this archive Q&A session, Ben and Siobhán discuss some of the big questions surrounding the genitive case. Resources mentioned: focloir.ie teanglann.ie tuairisc.ie (

Podcast 163: Briseadh i dToraigh - A report from the Gaeltacht

In this episode, Niall reports from Oileán Thoraí (Tory Island), a Gaeltacht community off the north coast of County Donegal. See our blog for shownotes and pictures. G

Podcast 162: 5-year check in with Peadar

Emma chats to one of our long-terms members, Peadar, about his progress and how Bitesize Irish has grown and developed in his time. Find the original video, and the link

Podcast 161: Discover your Irish heritage with A Letter From Ireland

In this interview from the archives, Eoin talks to Mike Collins, founder of aletterfromireland.com, about helping people rediscover and reconnect with their Irish heritag

Podcast 160: Everyday Irish in the American Midwest

Grow member Walter discusses with Emma his journey of learning Irish in Missouri. His fascination with Irish stemmed from his exploration of endangered languages, recogn