Discussion podcast for Irish language learners. Bitesize Irish offers self-paced Irish language learning courses, and a private online community including regular conversation practice calls. Based in Limerick, Ireland, since 2010.
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Enter a world of sacred lakes, enchanting folklore, and magical traditions. This is the Welsh Witch Podcast! Hosted by Mhara Starling, a Welsh folk Witch who grew up in North Wales. Each episode will delve into the spirits, lore, and magic of her native Wales. With fabulous guests, and episodes exploring folklore and magic, this podcast is perfect for anyone with an interest in Celtic Paganism, or Welsh Witchcraft.
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Talking Bare Bull the where host Matt and Ben talk about anything from Combat sports,Music,Football and everything in between with a no bs approach joined by a special guest
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Podcast 158: From Brooklyn to Bitesize! Member interview with Cathy
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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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Podcast 157: Where to use Irish when visiting Ireland
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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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Podcast 156: Learn how to have conversations step by step
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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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Podcast 155: How much Irish can you learn in a year? - Member Interview with Deborah
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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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Podcast 154: Celtic Myth and Divine Time with Dr Gwilym Morus-Baird
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In this episode Eoin talks to Dr Gwilym Morus-Baird about the shared Celtic heritage of Welsh and Irish culture, with a special focus on the mythology of both countries. Find links to Gwilym's work and see the original video here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/celtic-myth/ Get 10% off monthly or annual membership by going to : offer.irish Support…
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Podcast 153: Dúshláin Foghlama - Learning Challenges
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In a live Q&A in December Ben and Niall discussed your greatest learning challenges. Amongst the topics discussed were: Confidence as a earner Understanding Irish speakers Pronunciation Conversation/speaking practice Phonetic transcriptions of Irish How to deal with tricky sounds like dh Some of the fantastic resources we recommend: www.focloir.ie …
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Podcast 152: Agallamh Baill le Marian - Member Interview with Marian
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In the first Agallamh Baill of 2024, Emma talks to Marian from Shropshire and finds out how her daughter's connection to Ireland drew Marian herself closer to the country and the language. Watch the original interview over at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-qlL9Uqg6k. Bitesize Irish is an online learning platform that includes self-study lessons,…
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Podcast 151: Did the neolithic people of Múchán speak Irish?
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Athbhliain faoi mhaise duit! Happy new year! In this episode, Eoin investigates the origins of the Irish language - just how far back does it go in Irish (pre)history? An raibh Gaeilge ag muintir Mhúcháin? Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/muchan-hill-fort/ Go to offer.irish for a special 10% discount off monthly or annual mem…
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Magicians and Fairies with Andrew Phillip Smith
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In the most recent episode of the Welsh Witch podcast I am joined by Andrew Philip Smith, Author of the book "Pages From a Welsh Cunning Man's Book: Magic and Fairies in Nineteenth-Century Wales", which only recently released. In this book Andrew explores the lost "Llyfr Cyfrin" (mystic/secret book) of a Denbighshire cunning man, which included spe…
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Podcast 150: Carúl na Nollag - A Christmas Carol
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In the 150th episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Niall and Emma are visited by three ghosts - Taibhse na Nollag atá thart, Taibhse na Nollag san Am i Láthair agus Taibhse na Nollag atá le Teacht - and they discuss Christmas past, present and future. Go to offer.irish for 10% off monthly or annual membership of Bitesize Irish. Membership gives yo…
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Podcast 149: Ag Caint faoi Chanúintí - Diving into Dialects (Q&A)
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In a live Q&A session Ben and Emma answer your questions about the dialects of Irish. Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/dialects-2/... ...and find out free shareable dialect cheat sheet, as mentioned in the discussion, at https://www.bitesize.irish/gachla/dialect-cheat-sheets/. Go to offer.irish for a special 10% discount off …
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Podcast 148: Agallamh Baill le Caoimhín - Member Interview with Kevin
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Kevin tells us about his relationship with Irish across three different countries in Europe, and how Bitesize Irish resources such as the online community Pobal have helped him on his aistear foghlama. Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/learning-irish-in-switzerland-kevin/ Use the code 'podcast' to avail of a 10% discount on an…
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Podcast 147: Béaloideas na Samhna - Halloween Lore with Dr Kelly Fitzgerald
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In this seasonal special, Niall talks to his old friend Dr Kelly Fitzgerald, Head of the School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore at University College Dublin. They discuss Kelly’s background in Chicago, her work as a folklorist and the significance of Halloween – or Samhain – in Irish culture, from the depths of the past right up to the modern…
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Podcast 146: Na Seanfhocail Is Fearr Linn - Our Favourite Irish Proverbs
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Eoin and Niall get together for a mammoth discussion of their favourite Irish proverbs. Which ones do you like? Check out the blogpost with all seanfhocail discussed available to read and hear: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/our-top-irish-language-proverbs/ Get a 10% discount using the code PODCAST at www.bitesize.irish/memberships. #GaeilgeGachLá…
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Podcast 145: Fuaimniú na Gaeilge Mínithe - Irish Pronunciation Explained
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In this Q&A session from the archives Ben and Niall answer your questions on the ins and outs of Irish pronunciation - síorthopaic na bhfoghlaimeoirí, an evergreen topic for learners. Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFOli-hYZKw. Use the code 'podcast' to avail of a 10% discount on any monthly or annual membership at www.bite…
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Podcast 144: Agallamh Baill le Lynne - Member Interview with Lynne
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We had a hot spell here in Dublin recently - fómhar na ngéanna (autumn of the geese) - but the season has very definitely changed now. In her member interview Lynne tells us about her background, her trips to Ireland and her experience learning Irish with Bitesize Irish. Watch the full video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/lynne-in-donegal/ Use …
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Podcast 143: Ar ais ar Scoil - Back to School
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Summer has ending and the school term has started - what can help you on your Irish language journey this autumn? In a live Q&A session on YouTube Ben and Emma answered questions on the following key topics: how to study when you're stuck for time where to practise if you're not in Ireland the Irish alphabet and pronunciation dictionary recommendat…
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Mabon: Pagan Festival, or Welsh Deity? With Kris Hughes
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Mabon is recognised by Pagans across the world today as one of the spokes of the Wheel of the Year. But did you know the name Mabon comes from Welsh mythology? And that he is in actuality a Welsh God? In this episode I am joined by Kris Hughes. Together we discuss the myth and lore pertaining to Mabon, Mabon's connection to Maponos, and how he rela…
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Podcast 142: Zen and the Art of Vocabulary with Garry Bannister
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Niall meets scholar and author Garry Bannister to discuss his life and works, including his latest publication, Teasáras Gaeilge-Béarla. https://www.newisland.ie/garry-bannister https://www.newisland.ie/nonfiction/irish-english-thesaurus Watch the video at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/garry-bannister/ Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out …
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Connecting to the Magic of Wales With Jhenah Telyndru
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How does one connect to a magic that is tied to a specific culture or location, when one is not immersed in that location or culture? In this episode of the Welsh Witch podcast, I am joined by renowned author, and founder of the sisterhood of Avalon, Jhenah Telyndru. We discuss the above topic as well as explore our own personal views concerning Go…
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Podcast 141: Staidéar sa Samhradh - Studying in Summer
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Ben and Emma bring you some tips on how to keep up with your Irish study over summer. Leabhair/books: An tAthair Ó Duinnín – Bleachtaire (Biddy Jenkinson) Proverbs in Irish (Garry Bannister) Short Stories in Irish (Olly Richards) Dúnmharú ar an DART (Ruaidhrí Ó Báille) Acmhainní eile/other resources: Duolingo Nuacht Mhall Molscéal Meon Eile Gaeilge…
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The Magic of the Natural World with Alex from the Lores of Nature
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Croeso! Welcome! In this episode of the Welsh Witch Podcast I am joined by Alex from @theLoresofNature. We discuss the magic of the natural world, and the folklore surrounding trees, flowers, mushrooms and more! Tune in to listen to us discuss Merlin, Celtic Tree Astrology, the Bardsey Apple, the Green Meadows of Enchantment and so much more! The W…
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Podcast 140: Agallamh Baill le Tim - Member Interview with Tim
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The Bitesize Irish Podcast returns for a third series to highlight some of the fascinating interviews and conversations we've been having about all things Irish-learning. In this episode Emma talks to Bitesize GROW member Tim McGillicuddy about his experiences emigrating to America as a child and returning to the Irish language as an adult. Find ou…
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Annwfn, The Welsh Otherworld with Dr. Gwilym Morus-Baird
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In this episode I am joined by the wonderful Dr. Gwilym Morus-Baird, we discuss Annwfn, the Welsh Otherworld in myth, folklore, and the Welsh bardic tradition. Dr. Gwilym Morus-Baird studied at Bangor University in North Wales, and is best known today as Celtic Source on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and elsewhere! He dispenses his knowledge via online…
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The Enchantment of Celtic Mythology and Folklore with Celtic Siân
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In this episode I am joined by Siân Esther Powell, aka Celtic_Siân, who is a museum professional and mythology enthusiast from Cornwall. We discuss the enchantment of Celtic myths and legends, and how they help us connect to our local landscape. We also discuss the ways in which Pagans and Witches might perceive myths and legends differently to aca…
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Welsh Monsters & Mythical Beasts with CCJ Ellis
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Welcome to the Welsh Witch Podcast! A podcast exploring the magical culture of Wales. Today I am joined by Ellis, known professionally as CCJ Ellis, author of the upcoming book Welsh Monsters & Mythical Beasts releasing later this year. In this episode we chat about fantastical creatures from Welsh legend and lore...as well as the way in which Wels…
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Listen to the final episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast! Bitesize Irish is going from strength to strength, but the time for the podcast has come to an end. Come join us as an Explore or Grow member to learn and practise the Irish language together. Gaeilge Gach Lá is our motto and has been … Podcast 139: An Deireadh – The End Read More » The pos…
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The Welsh Witch Podcast | Episode 1 | Finding Welsh Magic with Kristoffer Hughes
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Welcome to the first episode of the Welsh Witch Podcast! In this episode I sit down to chat with Kristoffer Hughes, Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order, Author, and my lovely friend! We discuss how one might find their way into a magical or spiritual practice that is rooted in the magic of Wales. To learn more about Kristoffer, follow the links below…
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Podcast 138: What is Aistear, with Niall
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Bitesize Irish is starting a new Journey. Aistear. What is Aistear, and our new foundational course Tús Maith featured on it? It launched Monday 14th March 2022. Eoin interviews Niall Ó Siadhail, our Learning Content Developer at Bitesize Irish about what is Aistear and Tús maith, and how it will help you! The podcast exclusive … Podcast 138: What …
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