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Just thought i'd put them all in one place. 1. People 2. Basic Conversation 3. Numbers 4. The Hotel 5. Directions
This thread is designated for anyone not familar with gaeilge to learn a verb every day. For the moment, we will deal with past tense and move onto present and future tenses later.. Following a...
Free word processor with spellcheck and grammar check, and excellent thesaurus in the tools list along with many other features. Its set up so that you can use it immediately as an Irish or English...
Dont know if anyone has used this, but I just came accross it today. Irish is included, among many languages. All you do is type in a sentence in one language, specify the language of the sentence...
Focail áisiúil nach cloistear go ró-mhinic: Lets do a little collection of handy or funny words not heard too often. If you come accross one, feel please post it up: Saibhseálaí = Poker,...
Guys - We will be hosting free Irish lessons, starting from the very basics. If you wish to join us, download Paltalk from www.paltalk.com - It is a voice-chat program. I will organise a...
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Irish belongs to the Celtic family of languages, which has two branches. Gaelic Irish Scots Gaelic Manx Bretonnic
Anyone interested in Old Irish really should have a look at this page. It has ten Old Irish sagas with every word analysed. You will learn a huge amount about modern Irish as well by learning how...
Again, this is much easier if you already know Irish, but have a go: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1iSaHbg3UQ&feature=player_profilepage And the rest of the series and some other resources:...
Very easy to follow and has some nice footage of the Scotish Gaeltachts. If you already know Irish you will find this very easy and well worth following. There's 20 videos: ...
Rinne mé grafaíocht nua inniu. :) If you would like the fáinne added to your rank, let me know here. All that is asked is that you make an effort to use the language.
Irish/English Dictionary Actual dictionary, believe it or not http://www.englishirishdictionary.com/home Foclóir.ie Ongoing Irish dictionary and language resource project....
Lesson 1. 1.1 Mé - Me Tú - You Sé - Him Sí - Her Sinn - We Sibh - Ye (You plural)
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The Tuiseal Ginideach; the curse of those learning Irish everywhere is under preliminary review for change. There will be those Traditionalists who would wish to see it conserved as part of 'An...
I'm in third year and doing higher level Irish for my Junior Cert, yet after 11 years of learning the language I struggle to speak and write the language. In the current system we are given long...
A DECISION by Minister for Education Mary Coughlan not to add a new Irish language subject to the Leaving Cert curriculum will lead to “cultural impoverishment”, a leading educationalist has warned....
Beginners Irish Language classes are under way in Maddens bar, Belfast. They begin at 8pm upstairs, they are held every Wednesday night and are free to attend, although numbers may become limited if...
Clare Island has been suggested as a testing ground for a pilot project on the Irish language. It may sound like silly-season headline grabbing, but residents of the island are all for it. A...
Lesson 1. Introducing Yourself
So just out of interest is the Irish language important to Republicans?
Could i have this in Irish please- Ireland United Gaelic and Free Thanks in advance
For those that are interested. The 1981 Irish translation of the Bible 'An Bíobla Naofa' is available online. http://www.anbioblanaofa.org
I can't seem to remember the title of this article or where I found the link is, but it is a very interesting read nonetheless. Of all the terms used to reject the Irish language, the argument...
The world's first Irish speaking toy will be available in shops here next month. BB has been designed by a Galway man to help toddlers and children learn the Irish language. He speaks over 30...
FOUR NEW Irish language primary schools will open in Northern Ireland in September, Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has announced. The schools are Gaelscoil an tSeancha, Magherafelt; Gaelscoil...
Found this list on boards, thought it woul be useful. ag cabhrú le daoine bochta = helping poor people (apt?) I gcuinne mo thola = against my will do thola - your will (singular) a thola -...
Caitriona Ruane has been challenged over her spending on Irish language schools when many have a significant number of empty seats. Ulster Unionist MLA Tom Elliott questioned the education...
Madam, – Frank Feighan TD was recently appointed Fine Gael’s spokesperson for Gaeltacht affairs. This appointment raises one substantial issue. How does Fine Gael expect Frank Feighan to perform his...
cumman cheiltigh na ceise fada Thanks in advance
I am just wondering if anyone could help i`m only starting to learn to write and study Irish plus my Dyslexia does not help lol Would the best translation of Green Flag be " Bratach Glas "...
Does anyone know of any nice blessings for children as gaeilge? It is for a tattoo so probably shouldnt be overly long, thanks for any help ye can give!
The thread about surname translations made me think, what well known people can you think of that gaelicised their names? Ill start with a few; Peter Roger Casement Brady - Ruairí Ó Brádaigh...
I've slowly started to learn more and more about Gaelic, but I'm still a beginner. I'm not sure exactly how surname translation works. Does the name have to have been Irish originally before being...
If the revival of Irish is to be seriously considered, how do we create a genuine interest in the language amongst the youth. Most people who go through the education system in Ireland come out with...
Whats Viva la revolution/Long live the Revolution in Irish?
looking for commands for a new rfb that's started up , can any one who reply's give the correct pronunciation to and the translation , not to up to speed with these although my grasp of some gaelige...
I found this great torrent download for anybody who is interested in learning basic Irish. It is all audio so you can just stick it on your mp3 player and enjoy. Learn Irish with Liam O Maonlai ...
Just downloaded this, thought it might be handy. Le breis - More than Is beag áit - Tis few places Thar an ngealach le gliondar - Over the moon with happiness Den chéad uair - For the first...
“Lá dorcha don chine daonna”. B’shin iad focail Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha na Tuirce Ahmet Davutoglu agus é ag tabhairt aitheasc ag an chruinniú éigeandála tionólta ar an Luan (31ú Bealtaine) ag...
http://prospectus.ulster.ac.uk/course/?id=8171 My Irish teacher recommended this to me, thinking of starting it in September. It costs about £500 i think for the two years but he says it's really...
Would you be interested in Irish lessons?? I will be no help but maybe we can find a member who could do it ?
There are Irish classes for beginners starting next Tuesday at 6.15pm at Connolly Books in Dublin. Anyone interested in attending can contact 087 2125068.
Could anyone tell me where I would be able to go to beginners classes for Irish in Belfast, I was made to stop in primary school because I was falling behind in English :hmf: and Maths and I really...
Anyone have Irish learning cd's with phrases n stuff on them, and would put them up for download?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVJI9_xLSFY
Seen this painted on a wall in a picture i remember stumbling upon a while back. But for the life of me i can't remember how this was spelt in Irish Gaelic. Excuse my ignorance but can someone...
The Blueshirt spokesman for education, Brian Hayes, is insisting that compulsory Gaeilge be dropped for the 26 county Leaving Cert. If FG get into power next election they may implement this. ...
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