Best Gaeltacht Podcasts (2024)

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Eagrán 5: Hannah Ní Dhoimhín, Údarás na Gaeltachta 34:56

2y ago34:56

34:56

San eagrán seo labhraíonn Ursula Ní Shabhaois le Hannah Ní Dhoimhín, Comhordaitheoir Pleanála Teanga le hÚdarás na Gaeltachta. Labhraíonn Hannah faoin phróiseas pleanála teanga i gceantair Ghaeltachta agus faoin dul chun cinn atá déanta go dtí seo. Déantar plé ar na cosúlachtaí a bhaineann leis an phleanáil teanga i gceantair Ghaeltachta agus i mba…

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Eagrán 4: Pádraig Ó Tiarnaigh, Coiste Pleanála Teanga Iarthar Bhéal Feirste 40:13

2y ago40:13

40:13

San eagrán seo labhraíonn Ursula Ní Shabhaois leis an Dochtúir Pádraig Ó Tiarnaigh, Cathaoirleach ar Choiste Stiúrtha Pleanála Teanga Iarthar Bhéal Feirste. Aithníodh Iarthar Bhéal Feirste mar líonra Gaeilge, chomh maith le 4 ghrúpa eile fud fad na tíre (Cluain Dolcáin, Carn Tóchair, Inis agus Baile Locha Riach). Labhraíonn Pádraig faoin taithí a b…

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Eagrán 3: Bairbre Uí Chathail, Líonra Leitir Ceanainn 43:31

2y ago43:31

43:31

San eagrán seo, labhraíonn Ursula Ní Shabhaois le Bairbre Uí Chathail, Comhordaitheoir Pleanála Teanga le Líonra Leitir Ceanainn. Ba í Leitir Ceanainn an chéad baile lasmuigh den Ghaeltacht le stádas a bhaint amach mar bhaile seirbhíse Gaeltacht agus labhraíonn Bairbre faoin phróiseas pleanála a tharla sa bhaile, na tosaíochtaí a bhí ag an choiste …

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Episode 2: Colm Ó Baoill (Eng. lang), Foras na Gaeilge 26:42

2y ago26:42

26:42

In this episode, Ursula Ní Shabhaois speaks with Colm Ó Baoill, Higher Executive Officer with Foras na Gaeilge, about the language planning process outside of the Gaeltacht that takes place in Gaeltacht service towns and Irish language networks across the country. He explains the background to the current language planning process, the steps involv…

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Eagrán 1: Colm Ó Baoill, Foras na Gaeilge 34:31

2y ago34:31

34:31

San eagrán seo, labhraíonn Ursula Ní Shabhaois le Colm Ó Baoill, Ardoifigeach Feidhmiúcháin le Foras na Gaeilge, maidir leis an phróiseas pleanála teanga lasmuigh den Ghaeltacht a tharlaíonn i mbailte seirbhíse Gaeltacht agus i líonraí Gaeilge fud fad na tíre. Míníonn sé an cúlra leis an phróiseas reatha, na céimeanna atá i gceist le plean teanga a…

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A Car without a Driver for Learner Drivers 2:54

2y ago2:54

2:54

This epsiode tells of a new car designed by General Motors with lots of new, exciting technology. The car will be able to do the work of the driving instructor. The car will be able to tell the learner driver if he/she makes mistakes. It will be able to decide if the learner driver is good enough to pass their test. The car has the ability to send …

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Medical Supplies for Ukraine 4:02

2y ago4:02

4:02

This piece tells the story of a medical doctor from Co.Mayo in Ireland who organised a convoy of vans to go to Ukraine to help victims of war. Dr.Conor Farrell was helping a lady by the name of Lily Luzan who has been doing fantastic work with the Candle of Grace charity to help the people of Chernobyl for a number of years now. Her further work no…

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Zara Rutherford 3:05

2y ago3:05

3:05

Zara Rutherford was the youngest person to have completed a solo trip around the world in an aeroplane recently. Listen to find out more. Vocabulary and pronounciationsBy Sheila Jennings

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An Phearóid agus an GoPro 2:16

2y ago2:16

2:16

Parrots really are clever birds. This mischievious kea stole a GoPro and filmed what he did. Listen to hear more. Vocabulary with audio pronounciations.By Sheila Jennings

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Croí muice in ionad croí duine 2:37

2y ago2:37

2:37

This news story is about a recent heart transplant that has taken place in America. It was no ordinary heart transplant. An pig's heart was used to replace the sick human's heart. Listen to find out more and learn Irish while you're at it. The link to the vocabulary from this news piece is here.By Sheila Jennings

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Spaigití ag Snámh - Swimming Spaghetti 3:20

2+ y ago3:20

3:20

This episode talks you through doing a homemade science experiment with spaghetti, water, breadsoda and vinegar and learn a bit of Irish while you're at it. You will need:- uncooked spaghetti a cup of water a teaspoon 2 teaspoons of bread soda 5 teaspoons of vinegar tall transparent glass Link to the vocabulary from this episode here.…

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Nathair san Ollmhargadh (Snake in the supermarket) 2:27

2+ y ago2:27

2:27

This episode tells the news story about a woman doing her shopping in a supermarket in Australia when a python snake pops out from behind the spice jars....listen to find out more and learn a little Irish at the same time. The list of vocabulary is in the link.

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Protecting Koalas with Solar Tags 2:33

2+ y ago2:33

2:33

This episode reads and translates from Irish to English the news piece about koalas. Koalas are listed as potentially vulnerable and are becoming under threat for many reasons, one of which is wildfires. Wombats have been known to seek out koalas who have been in danger of bushfires and bring them deep into their burrows to protect them and keep th…

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An Ubh a Bhíonn ag Análú - The Breathing Egg 3:44

2+ y ago3:44

3:44

Listen to this podcast to carry out a simple experiment with an egg. It literally only takes a few seconds until you see a breathing egg!...and guess what you're learning a little Irish too. To get all the vocabulary from this podcast click on the link. An Ubh a Bhíonn ag Análú - VocabularyBy Sheila Jennings

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A Peaceful World - Síocháin Dhomhanda 3:26

2+ y ago3:26

3:26

This episode translated from the Irish Eipic news magazine of September 2021 reports on nations world peace rankings following the Covid 19 pandemic. Síocháin Domhanda - VocabularyBy Sheila Jennings

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Na Beacha - The Bees 4:46

3y ago4:46

4:46

This episode is all about bees and their crucial role in food production. Na Beacha - VocabularyBy Sheila Jennings

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Dr.Catherine Nakalembe 3:43

3y ago3:43

3:43

This episode about Dr.Catherine Nakalembe, translated from Irish to English. Dr.Catherine Nakalembe is a scientist from Uganda. She was awarded the Africa Food Prize. She is the NASA Harvest Africa Program Director. This podcast talks about her use of satellites from space to improve farming practices. The vocabulary from this piece can be found in…

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Muintir na hÉireann agus An Breatimeacht 5:21

3y ago5:21

5:21

This episode is about the people of Ireland and some of the implications following Brexit. The news piece is translated from Irish to English and the vocabulary and meaning can be found here: Learn Dual - Muintir na hÉireann agus An Breatimeacht - VocabularyBy Sheila Jennings

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Rachel Blackmore ar Fheabhas 4:34

3y ago4:34

4:34

Rachel Blackmore has made history by being the first female champion jockey at Cheltenham and the first female jockey to win the Grand National at Aintree a few weeks later. This short news piece is read and translated from Irish to English. Along with all my other podcast episodes, a list of the vocabulary from this news piece can be found at the …

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The Crocus 4:17

3y ago4:17

4:17

Did you ever wonder where the herb saffron comes from? This is a powerful antioxidant often used in the traditional Spanish dish, Paella. You may even have it growing in your garden. Listen to this episode to find out more. Learn Dual - The Crocus - VocabularyBy Sheila Jennings

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Cher helps Loneliest Elephant 4:54

3y ago4:54

4:54

Kaarvan was probably the loneliest elephant in the world. He lived a hostage life in Pakistan for many years. Singer and animal rights activist, Cher campaigned for the animal's release. He was finally transferred from Pakistan to Cambodia where he was released into the wild with many other elephants. Learn Dual - An Eilifint is Uaigní - Vocabulary…

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Barn Owls - Scréachóga Reilige 3:57

3y ago3:57

3:57

This is an Irish piece read from Tbe Primary Planet Eipic news magazine and translated to English. It raises awareness around the spectacular and graceful bird the barn owl. It highlights the importance of it, why it has become scarce and why recently it has become more plentiful in areas of Ireland again. Learn Dual - Screachóga Reilige (Barn Owls…

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Gitanjali Rao 3:37

3y ago3:37

3:37

Who is Gitajali Rao and what has she done? Let's find out in no more than five minutes and learn a bit of Gaeilge while we're at it! This Gaeilge piece is taken from the 2021 February edition of Primary Planet’s Eipic News Magazine. It is read and translated by Múinteoir Síle and a list of vocabulary from the piece is shared. Learn Dual - Gitanjali…

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Gaeltacht Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Guthanna Gaelphobal

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Learn Dual

Sheila Jennings

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Eagrán 5: Hannah Ní Dhoimhín, Údarás na Gaeltachta 34:56

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Eagrán 4: Pádraig Ó Tiarnaigh, Coiste Pleanála Teanga Iarthar Bhéal Feirste 40:13

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Eagrán 3: Bairbre Uí Chathail, Líonra Leitir Ceanainn 43:31

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Episode 2: Colm Ó Baoill (Eng. lang), Foras na Gaeilge 26:42

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Eagrán 1: Colm Ó Baoill, Foras na Gaeilge 34:31

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A Car without a Driver for Learner Drivers 2:54

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Medical Supplies for Ukraine 4:02

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Zara Rutherford 3:05

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An Phearóid agus an GoPro 2:16

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Croí muice in ionad croí duine 2:37

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Spaigití ag Snámh - Swimming Spaghetti 3:20

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Nathair san Ollmhargadh (Snake in the supermarket) 2:27

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Protecting Koalas with Solar Tags 2:33

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An Ubh a Bhíonn ag Análú - The Breathing Egg 3:44

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A Peaceful World - Síocháin Dhomhanda 3:26

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Na Beacha - The Bees 4:46

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Dr.Catherine Nakalembe 3:43

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Muintir na hÉireann agus An Breatimeacht 5:21

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Rachel Blackmore ar Fheabhas 4:34

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The Crocus 4:17

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Cher helps Loneliest Elephant 4:54

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Barn Owls - Scréachóga Reilige 3:57

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Gitanjali Rao 3:37

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