Resources

[Daithí]

Irish/English Dictionary
Actual dictionary, believe it or not
http://www.englishirishdictionary.com/home

Foclóir.ie
Ongoing Irish dictionary and language resource project.
http://www.focloir.ie/


EGT
Irish language resources
http://www.egt.ie/

GaelPort
An Ghaeilge ar an Idirlíon - Irish language on the Internet - full of issues related to the Irish language.
http://www.gaelport.com/

Focal an Lae
Word of the day, Beginners resources, Useful phrases, etc.
http://www.lincolnu.edu/~focal/

GaelSpell Links
Large resource list (like this one )
http://www.maths.tcd.ie/~diarmaid/gaelspell/links.html

Verbix: Conjugation of Irish verbs
Useful page for learning grammar as Gaeilge
http://www.verbix.com/languages/irish.shtml

An fóclóir beag (The little dictionary)
Irish dictionary, in Irish.
http://www.csis.ul.ie/focloir/

WorldLanguage.com Language Store - Irish
Irish language books and other resources.
http://www.worldlanguage.com/Languag...ledFrom=210325

An Tobar
"Useful Irish Terms for the Public Sector"- getting around with the Irish language, - everything from going out to Government departments.
http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/~smacsuib/bng/tobar/

Téarmaí Ríomhaireachta
Computer terms (Irish language only)
http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/gaeilge/foc...riomhaire.html

Gaelic Dictionaries Online
Web dictionaries for the different forms of the Gaelic languages, - Manx, Scottish and Irish
http://www.ceantar.org/Dicts/index.html

Irish Gaelic Translator
Useful phrases, Irish language classes worldwide, history of the language, and information on Ireland itself, in particular, Co. Clare.
http://www.irishgaelictranslator.com/

Gaelic Languages Info
Listings of Irish classes around the world.
http://www.ceantar.org/

Gaeilge ar an Ghréasán
Enormous index of Gaeilge links
http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/gaeilge/gaeilge.html

thecapall.com - eIrish an scolaire
Info and live chat in Gaeilge
http://www.thecapall.com/

Foras na Gaeilge
The body responsible for the promotion of the language
http://www.forasnagaeilge.ie/

Daltaí na Gaeilge
Irish language information and resources
http://www.daltai.com/home.htm

Solas Éireann Irish Language Links
including Classes in your area
http://www.solaseireann.com/temp/SolasLang.html

Irish Language resources
Dictionaries, word lists, quizzes, names and more
http://mbm.8m.com/irish/

Medieval Irish Language and Literature
Legends, Poetry, Words of the day, Mailing lists, etc.
http://www.digitalmedievalist.com/urls/medirish.html

Fáinne Órga
Irish language site ring.
http://www.fainne.org/

Beo
Irish language monthly internet magazine.
http://www.beo.ie/

Irish Phrases
New phrases to learn every month
http://www.ireland-information.com/irishphrases.htm

TG4
Nationwide Irish language television station
http://www.tg4.ie/

Cussing and Swearing in Gaeilge (Note: very rude)
http://www.insultmonger.com/swearing/irish_gaelic.htm

Gaelic-English dictionary
3.49Mb DOC file - Comprehensive (141 page) English-Irish & Irish-English dictionary in Microsoft Word Format.
http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/gaidhlig/we...r-gaidhlig.doc

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Pronunciation
http://www.abair.tcd.ie/index.php

Note that www.google.ie also features an Irish language version - tá tú ábalta é a úsáid as Gaeilge freisin

[g-man]

tnx for them mo chara . these sites will go along way to me learning alot of my native language tnx :D

[Daithí]

No problem lad. It's really not that hard once you get the basics.

[Erin_go_bragh]

No problem lad. It's really not that hard once you get the basics.


Easier said than done mo chara

[Diarmuid]

Worth pointing out that Daltaí na Gaeilge (http://www.daltai.com/home.htm) has an extensive forum in both English discussion and as Gaeilge only

[Erin_go_bragh]

cheers lad, i need to get myself an auld phrase book

[Daithí]

I have loads of stuff Ill get it uploaded soon enough. Phrases and ****

[Daithí]

Take a look here http://www.irishrepublican.net/sub/index.php?categoryid=16

[JPL]

Go maith :)

[mac_talla]

Found this today:

http://www.independent.ie/education/features/learn-irish-with-liam-o-maonlai-692551.html

[mac_talla]

IRISH LANGUAGE RESOURCES

Dictionaries:

Foclóir Poca
This is probably the most popular dictionary used by students of Irish. It includes both an English-Irish and an Irish-English dictionary. It's very inexpensive, and the small size ("poca" means pocket) is convenient. You won't outgrow this dictionary until you're well advanced in the language. However, the print is very small, so anyone over twenty may find it difficult to read. (Is that a dot over the i or a fada?) There is a slightly larger edition, Foclóir Scoile, which uses a larger font and is much easier to read. Both Foclóir Poca and Foclóir Scoile are published by An Gúm.

Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla (Ó Dónaill)
This dictionary is popular with advanced students of Irish. This is an Irish-English dictionary; you can look up an Irish word to learn the meaning in English, but not vice-versa. The entries are far more complete than those in Foclóir Poca, and usually include several examples of common phrases and idioms using the word in question. The entry for ceann, for example, is two and one-half pages long. Another feature of this dictionary is that entries for nouns and adjectives list the plural and genitive forms; no need to refer to the front to check how m1 nouns decline, as required with other dictionaries. Similarly, entries for verbs list the verbal noun and verbal adjective forms. The font is very clear, and the fadas are easy to spot. Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla is published by An Gúm in both paperback and hardback. ( I own this one.This is the one to put on the wish list, to be sure!)

English-Irish Dictionary (De Bhaldraithe)
This dictionary is also popular with advanced students of Irish, although perhaps not quite as essential as Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla. This is an English-Irish dictionary; you can look up English words to get the Irish translation, but not vice-versa. English-Irish Dictionary is published by An Gúm in both paperback and hardback.

Oxford Irish Dictionary: ( Ó Cróinin)
Irish-English, English-Irish. Pocket size. Has a pronunciation guide and some grammar. 100,000 entries and most of them are cross-referenced. The entries are easy to understand and do not require extensive explanation of abbreviations, etc. Some of the more common but difficult to master words are given very extended entries. I own this one, too, and it is what I use on a daily basis. It is very rare I cannot find what I am looking for. Published by Oxford University Press.


Teach Yourself Texts:

Learning Irish: (Ó Siadhail)
Book and tape series, probably in cd format now, as well. Cois Fhairrge, Co. Galway dialect. Intermediate level. Extensive vocabulary and grammar in every chapter. Uses extensive phonetic symbols in the pronunciation guide which I found incomprehensible. This was the first book I ever purchased and was immediately intimidated, put the book away, and did not pick it back up for years. I now appreciate it, much more, but I don’t think it is a good book for complete beginners. Published by Yale University Press.

Buntús Cainte: (Ó Domhnalláin)
Book and tape series, again, probably available in cd . Basic beginner level. Oldie but a goodie. Series of 200 short lessons, in three books, that build on one another. Absolutely no grammar or pronunciation information, whatsoever, so you need the audio or use it conjunction with another class. Covers the irregular verbs, nicely. I like this little book.

Teach Yourself Irish (Ó Sé and Sheils)
Book and cd series. Excellent pronunciation section. Extensive grammar in every chapter. Beginner and intermediate level. Based on everyday situations and the aim is to get you conversational and functional in the language. This is positively my favourite. I have literally worn out my first copy and had to buy a second. Published by Hodder and Stoughton.

Progress in Irish: A Graded Course for Beginners: (Ní Ghráda)
Book only. Basic through intermediate. No grammar or pronunciation guides. Excellent vocabulary builder. Graded workbook style text. No answer key for the chapter exercises but numerous websites have been developed to solve that problem. This is an outstanding book to use in conjunction with other “teach yourself” type books that do have the pronunciation and grammar.


Learning references:

Irish Grammar a Basic Handbook: (McGonagle) Hippocrene Books
The minimalist’s grammar guide. Nice quick references.

A Learner’s Guide to Irish: (Wong) Bord na Leabhar Gaeilge
Extensive grammar workbook. I received this as a gift and it is fantastic! Covers grammar from every possible angle.

Glance Card: (Mac Aogáin): Two sided, laminated and colour coded reference guide to verb conjugation and preposition forms. Absolutely essential! This can be purchased on the web, several places. Just type “glance card, irish” into whatever search engine you use.


Websites: (some of these are repeats)

TG4 http://www.tg4.ie/ Irish language television station. Some live programming.

RTE http://www.rte.ie/rnag/ Irish language radio stations. Lots of options.

Irish Gaelic Translator http://www.irishgaelictranslator.com/translation/ Real time, online translations

Online Dictionary: http://www.englishirishdictionary.com/ This one is great. I use it all the time.

Verbix http://www.verbix.com/languages/irish.shtml Online verb conjugator.

Blas http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/irish/blas/ BBC Northern Ireland, Irish language site. This is a good one, folks.

Colin and Cumberland: http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/colinandcumberland/ Children’s programming section of Blas. Very funny, and good for beginners.

Gramadach na Gaeilge : http://www.nualeargais.com/gnag/gram.htm Advanced grammar site.

Beo: http://www.beo.ie/ Online Irish language newspaper.

Spicy Irish: http://www.spicyirish.com/ Flash card style, online, vocabulary builder. Utilizes vocab from Progress in Irish

Eo Feasa: http://homepage.eircom.net/~eofeasa/ Online teach yourself site.

Lá Nua: http://www.nuacht.com/ Online Irish language newspaper

Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_language Extensive overview of the language. I know its Wiki, but it’s a good one.


Progress in Irish Answer Keys: http://www.gaeilge.org/PII-ak.html

[garrettDA]

I dont think this has been posted. my mom uses this program to learn spanish and she said it was the easiest thing she had used to learn it.

http://www.rosettastone.com/personal/languages/irish

[bay]

I'm gonna give spicy irish a try! or maybe a spicy irishman, ROTFLMAO... that might work too...

go raibh maith agat, mo chara!

[SeanTreacy]

:icon_surprised: Wow there's a lot there to get through, I might have to retire early and spend every waking hour going through this lot, but thanks a million lads it will certainly help me. The hardest thing I find is fitting any time around me job as I work bloody shifts, it's a hard life we exiles have.

Go raibh maith agat :bow:

[JPL]

Seán a chara, try get yourself to a conversational group. There are certainly more than a few Irish language enthusiasts in London.

[mac_talla]

:icon_surprised: Wow there's a lot there to get through, I might have to retire early and spend every waking hour going through this lot, but thanks a million lads it will certainly help me. The hardest thing I find is fitting any time around me job as I work bloody shifts, it's a hard life we exiles have.

Go raibh maith agat :bow:

15 noimead gach lá. 15 minutes every day goes farther than two hours once a week. JPL is correct, find a conversational group, first, but home study need only be 15 minutes a day.

[theirishlondonerz]

Thanks you lot, this will help me learn the language I have a love of, but don't know how to speak! LOL LOL LOL

[SeanTreacy]

15 noimead gach lá. 15 minutes every day goes farther than two hours once a week. JPL is correct, find a conversational group, first, but home study need only be 15 minutes a day.
Thanks and JPL I'll get staright on to it, this is something I really want to do. This old dog HAS to learn a new trick.