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A Christmas Poem

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Published: December 19, 2024 22:02

This poem was written by Máire Mhac an tSaoi, one of the most prolific and influential Irish language poets of modern times. Mhac an tSaoi was born in 1922, and although she was raised in Dublin she grew up surrounded by the Irish language. Her mother was…

Gradaim Ghlór na nGael

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Published: November 14, 2024 14:54

Do you recognise the line: "A Uachtaráin, a dhaoine uaisle, a chairde go léir, is mór an onóir dom an corn seo a ghlacadh ar son foireann na Gaillimhe" "President, ladies and gentlemen, friends, it's a great honour for me to accept this cup on behalf of…

A Spooky Poem in Irish

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Published: October 31, 2024 18:39

Der Erlkonig / Rí na Sióg Éist leis an dán scanrúil seo! Listen to this scary poem! 'Rí na Sióg' is an Irish language translation by Eoin McEvoy of the very famous original German poem 'Der Erlkonig'. (Follow @EoinMcEvoy on Youtube for more Irish language…

What's the Irish for 'Ireland'?

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Published: October 24, 2024 13:44

Have you noticed that there seem to be three words in Irish for 'Ireland': Éire; Éirinn and Éireann. Why is this, and which word should you use and when? Read on for all the answers!   Éire 'Éire' is the official name of Ireland, as set out in Bunreacht na…

How to say 'I was hopping mad' in Irish

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Published: October 10, 2024 14:19

You probably already know how to say 'I was angry' in Irish: 'Bhí fearg orm'. What about if you're way beyond angry....you're hopping mad! Here are three great expressions in Irish that you can use in any such situation.   Bhí mé le ceangal 'Ceangal' is…

Irish language requirements for entry to PME (Primary teaching)

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Published: August 26, 2024 10:45

If you hold a third level degree you can apply for a place on a graduate training programme at one of the state-funded institutions, or through the privately funded Hibernia College, in order to qualify as a primary school teacher in Ireland. The…

Oíche Fhéile Eoin / St. John's Eve

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Published: June 19, 2024 16:01

Do you remember this poem from your schooldays? It has a feeling of summer about it, doesn't it? Imagine heading off in a little boat and not returning until midsummer, Oíche Fhéile Eoin / the eve of the feast day of John the Baptist. You can also use this…

How to say 'I did it' in Irish

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Published: May 30, 2024 10:58

If you get to the top of a mountain, or achieve a goal that you have set yourself, you will need to know how to say 'I did it' in Irish. Here are a couple of ways to say that you achieved your goal.    To achieve a target: Bain + amach   The Irish for a…

What is the Irish for 'hawthorn'?

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Published: May 16, 2024 10:36

Do you know your plants in Irish? Watch the short clip above and listen to how five of the most common plants/flowers are pronounced.   Daisy / Nóinín If you know the Irish for 'daisy' then it's easy to learn the Irish for 'sunflower': nóinín na gréine /…

What is the Irish for 'dog'?

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Published: May 9, 2024 11:56

If you're learning Irish then 'madra' is usually the first word for 'dog' that you will come across. But there are other words for 'dog', and the word used varies from place to place.    Madra 'Madra' is the Irish word for 'dog' that is found in most…