Best Gaeilge Podcasts Podcasts (2024)

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#36 How to know when to leave 39:00

2h ago39:00

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#36 How to know when to leave Táimid back, eip a haon of our shiny new sraith, and we are already talking about when to leave! JÓC! We are going nowhere.🤝 Admittedly, is divils sinn for a séis and not one of us have found the sweet spot when it comes to taking our leave. Ó boring jobs, go sing songs as the sun comes up, even romantic situationships…

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Podcast 168: the Irish of Corca Dhuibhne (Q&A) 54:33

1h ago54:33

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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-gaelainn-chorca-dhuibhne/ Go to offer.irish for discounted membership of Bitesize Irish Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership…

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Episode 24: Trans Joy: Reasons to be Hopeful with Jenny Maguire, Dr. Matt Kennedy, and SexyTadhg 54:40

8d ago54:40

54:40

In this special live episode of ListenIn, Ruadhán Ó Críodáin, Executive Director of ShoutOut, sits down with Jenny Maguire, Dr. Matt Kennedy, and SexyTadhg for a chat at the Irish Museum of Modern Art. Together, they share their personal journeys, discuss what it means to embrace their authentic selves, and highlight the people, places, and moments…

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Podcast 167: From Central Europe to the Edge of the World! 35:54

16d ago35:54

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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 aka County Donegal. Watch the original interview with Katie here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/londoner-learning-irish-in-the-netherlands/ Our interview with Janine from last y…

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Podcast 166: The Lore of Lúnasa, with Conchúr Mag Eacháin 58:42

1M ago58:42

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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 August in Irish. See shownotes and original video at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/lunasa-lore/ Check out all the seasonal material on our blog here: https://www.bitesize.irish…

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Possan Ronsee Gaelgagh - Manx Language Research Group 49:20

1M ago49:20

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The Manx Language Research Group and the Manx Corpus Project In this episode, Erin McNulty talks to Dr Christopher Lewin of the University of Galway about the recently established Manx Language Research group that works to support the Manx language research community. They also discuss the Manx Language Corpus project, which aims to ensure that old…

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Podcast 165: Aonach Tailteann - Ireland's ancient Olympics 31:03

2M ago31:03

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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/aonach-tailteann/ Get a 10% discount from membership of Bitesize Irish at: offer.irish Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #Gae…

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Podcast 164: When do we use the tuiseal ginideach? (Archive Q&A) 1:03:03

2M ago1:03:03

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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 (nuachtán/newspaper) nos.ie (iris/magazine) tg4.ie (TV) https://www.rte.ie/radio/rnag/ (radio) Nuacht Mhall (Slow News) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cnag-ldn See shownotes …

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Episode 23: Rei Campos - My experience as an LGBTQ+ refugee and building a life in Ireland 27:20

2M ago27:20

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In this episode, host Lisa Nic an Bhreithimh chats to Rei Campos, a journalist from Venezuela and a recognised gay refugee in Ireland, who has lived in Dublin since 2011. Rei speaks about his experience as a refugee in Ireland, his volunteer work with The Switchboard, Crosscare Community College and Sex Workers Alliance Ireland, and his career in d…

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Podcast 163: Briseadh i dToraigh - A report from the Gaeltacht 29:42

2M ago29:42

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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. Go to offer.irish to get a 10% discount off monthly or annual membership of Bitesize Irish. Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membersh…

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Podcast 162: 5-year check in with Peadar 36:56

3M ago36:56

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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 to the very first interview we did with Peadar back in 2020, at this link: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/patience-is-key/ Go to offer.irish for 10% discount from monthly and annu…

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#35 How to be honest 49:26

3M ago49:26

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An daoine ionraice muid? Cén fáth go n-insíonn muid bréaga - and why let the truth get in the way of a good story?! Plus national DJ Louise Cantillon shares her song of the summer (trigger warning do millenials don cheann sin) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc…

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#34 How to remove a stain 39:51

3M ago39:51

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Lorgaíonn na mná cothromaíocht inscne ó thaobh mhúnadh poiblí de, they discuss the worst rumours they've ever heard about themselves (HONK) agus na rudaí a d'fhád rian ar a n'anam. Yes, rudaí, uimhir iolra. Neart, neart rudaí. We have a small announcement at the end of the pod also! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn…

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Podcast 161: Discover your Irish heritage with A Letter From Ireland 46:44

3M ago46:44

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In this interview from the archives, Eoin talks to Mike Collins, founder of aletterfromireland.com, about helping people rediscover and reconnect with their Irish heritage and ancestry. See the original video and shownotes at:https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/video-irish-family-tree-research/ Go to offer.irish for 10% off annual or monthly membership…

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Episode 22: Trans writing in literature and theatre with Soula Emmanuel and Ezra Maloney 36:26

4M ago36:26

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Executive Director Ruadhán Ó Críodáin sits down with writers Soula Emmanuel and Ezra Maloney as they share their experiences writing literature and theatre from the trans perspective. Soula Emmanuel was born in Dublin to an Irish mother and a Greek father. She studied at universities in Ireland and Sweden, emerging with a master's in demography. He…

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#34 How to be a shaman 41:57

4M ago41:57

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Shamanism agus shite talk - two things we're well acquainted with, apparently. Tar éis an cinneadh a thógaint topaicí móra deacra a sheacaint we've decided to explore shamanism spirituality agus draíocht! We've also thrown in the ultimate fuck marry kill scenario for good measure because, these are life's important questions. Tagaigí linn ar Patreo…

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#33 How to be hot 44:39

4M ago44:39

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Ní hamháin go bhfuil MUIDNE te, tá an domhan ag éirí níos teolaí le gach lá! We discuss our ideal temperature, an fhadhb le sweaty sex (it's the duvet), ár mbuairteanna maidir le hathrú aeráide - with a sidebar on books and reading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c…

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Podcast 160: Everyday Irish in the American Midwest 30:12

4M ago30:12

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Grow member Walter discusses with Emma his journey of learning Irish in Missouri. His fascination with Irish stemmed from his exploration of endangered languages, recognising the cultural importance and identity tied to these languages and their speakers. This, alongside his introduction to Irish music motivated him to start learning Gaeilge. He sh…

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#32 How to watch sex scenes 43:46

4M ago43:46

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Spreagtha ag Nicola Coughlan agus a cairde, we're talking all things sex scenes. Cé atá mortified acu, céard iad na cinn is fearr linn - agus cé againn a dhéanfadh ceann? TG4 you're gonna wanna get commissioning ASAP! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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#31 How to have confidence 35:29

4M ago35:29

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We're reclaiming the term session moth, we're dressing for the 5k time we want and we're having a lovefest. What do three women in their thirties know about muinín? Not as much as they'll know when they're 40! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Podcast 159: Bealtaine, Ireland's Fire Festival 55:16

4M ago55:16

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In this bumper edition, Eoin introduces one of the most important ancient Irish festivals and Niall talks to photographer Alan Tobin about booleying/buailteachas, an almost forgotten practice associated with this time of year. To see all of our FREE resources relating to seasons and festivals go to: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/seasonal/ To watc…

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Endangered Languages Project (ELP) 27:54

4M ago27:54

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In this episode, Alexandra Philbin talks to Anna Belew and Akano Johnson Adewale about the Endangered Languages Project (ELP). ELP is an organisation that supports people around the world who are working to promote and protect Indigenous, endangered and minoritised languages. It provides an online space where people can access knowledge and resourc…

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#30 How to be injured 42:16

5M ago42:16

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On being a Pick-Me-Páiste, using your baby sister as a prop and the never-ending vespa story. Tuigimid ar fad Doireann - thit tú as Vespa!!! Foghlaimíonn na mná chomh maith nach bhfuileadar chomh clumsy is a shíleadar. Ar nóta eile - tá súil againn go bhfuil Síog na bhFiacla i gCluain Tarbh níos flaithiúlaí na laethanta seo.. €€€ Hosted on Acast. S…

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#29 How to staycation 43:21

5M ago43:21

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Samhradh, samhradh, báinne na ngamhna... Táimid ag ceiliúradh Bealtaine and all that she brings, which apparently now includes faoiseamh béil! Síomha & Louise chat about the glamour at the VIP Style Awards (at which Louise s'againne brought home the gold) while Doireann opines over Liatrom. We really do apologise for the unsolicited singing, ach na…

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Podcast 158: From Brooklyn to Bitesize! Member interview with Cathy 31:02

5M ago31:02

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In this Agallamh Baill (member interview) Cathy tells Niall about her Irish heritage, how learning a language is similar to learning a musical instrument, and how Bitesize Irish has helped her along her language journey. Watch the original interview at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/an-irish-brooklynites-journey/ Bitesize Irish is an online learni…

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Episode 21: Growing up Queer, coming out, mental health, finding your tribe and primary education with Padraig Wilson McCarthy 46:19

5M ago46:19

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In this episode Shout volunteer and podcast producer Feargh Curtis sits down with radio presenter, social media personality and primary school teacher Pádraig Wilson McCarthy to chat about his life growing up in Cork, his coming out story, being an openly LGBTQ+ educator and his Dublin City FM.

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#28 How to heal 53:09

5M ago53:09

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Mental health, the nonglamorous side of vespas and annoyingly beneficial sea swims. Pour yourself a glass of Vit C and kick your non-scarred legs back for this one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy How To Gael

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#27 How to be angry 51:22

5M ago51:22

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Tá na cailíní crosta! San eagrán seo we reveal who had beef with who in the How To Gael group whatsapp, why clamping is honestly the worst, na blow dries is measa you ever did see and why passive aggression is the best way to let your anger out. Also nóta beag that this ep was filmed the very chaotic morning after our live show, hence the endless g…

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Podcast 157: Where to use Irish when visiting Ireland 1:04:22

5M ago1:04:22

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In this Q&A session, Eoin and Ben field questions about where and how to use Irish when visiting Ireland, and other topics. We mentioned these Irish-language courses for adults in the Gaeltacht: Oideas Gael, Donegal www.oideas-gael.com Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne, Kerry https://www.oidhreacht.ie/ Check out other options too, for example, in Waterfor…

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Queerness, medieval Irish literature and Celtic Studies 1:08:32

5M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

In this podcast, Nina Cnockaert-Guillou talks to Roan Runge about Queerness in Celtic Studies. Roan explains their doctoral research on medieval Irish literature using Queer and Trans theory. They also discuss what it is like to be Queer in the field of medieval Irish studies and Celtic Studies, how students react to Queer readings of medieval Iris…

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#26 How to DIY 42:10

6M ago42:10

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Fendi handbags, snickers pants and a sexy builders bum! Cé againn atá in a DIY girlie? sin í an cheist mhór. Also, píosa nuachta and we are buzzing to tell you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy How To Gael

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#25 How to dream 58:05

6M ago58:05

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The accidental episode! Téann an triúir ar aistear tríd a gcuid brionglóidí, ina n-áirítear madraí ar iarraidh, súnáis agus 75 hard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy How To Gael

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Podcast 156: Learn how to have conversations step by step 30:46

6M ago30:46

30:46

Bitesize Irish founder Eoin and learning content developer Niall talk about some recent updates to the beginner's course Tús Maith and general strategies for learning and practising Irish. Find the full video and more shownotes here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/learn-conversation/ Get 10% off monthly or annual membership by going to : offer.iri…

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#24 How to bake 51:49

6M ago51:49

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Cé againn atá ag bacáil, cé againn gur cuma leo sa fuck agus cén signatory of the 1916 proclamation have we cancelled? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy How To Gael

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#24 Scríbhneoirí na Gaelainne Nua - A Conversation with Éilis Neary 1:12:03

6M ago1:12:03

1:12:03

To learn more and for all show notes go to - https://thelanguagequestion.com/episode-24-scribhneoiri-na-gaelainne-nua-a-conversation-with-eilis-neary/By Finghin Mac Cárthaigh - Flor McCarthy

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#23 How to hygge 39:34

6M ago39:34

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Show us your hyggekrog and we'll show you ours? An tseachtain seo we get cosy le chéile and find out why hot whiskey, slippers and Loewe bags makes our homes more Hygge! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy How To Gael

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Podcast 155: How much Irish can you learn in a year? - Member Interview with Deborah 37:12

6M ago37:12

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Happy St Patrick's Day! Beannachtaí na féile ort! (Tá súil agam nach bhfuil póit ort!) This week we bring you an Agallamh Baill (Member Interview) from the end of 2023, in which New Yorker Deborah tells Niall about her remarkable year of learning Irish. An inspiration to learners everywhere! Watch the original interview over at https://www.bitesize…

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