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

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"The basic premise of the event is that hunters hunt rattlesnakes from the surrounding environment all across West Texas, and bring them into the roundup for the weekend. And during the roundup, these snakes are kept in a pit and then, one by one, beheaded and skinned in front of in front of audiences." - Elizabeth MeLampy Elizabeth MeLampy is a lawyer dedicated to animal rights and protection, and her passion for this work shines through in her latest book, Forget the Camel, the Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say About Being Human . To research the book, Elizabeth traveled across the country, immersing herself in a wide range of animal festivals — from the Iditarod dog sled race to the rattlesnake roundup in Sweetwater, Texas. Elizabeth examines these festivals as revealing microcosms of our broader relationship with animals. Whether it's rattlesnake hunts, frog-jumping contests, ostrich races, or groundhog celebrations, these events reflect the ways humans use animals to express cultural identity, community pride, and historical traditions. Yet beneath the pageantry and excitement lies a deeper question: Is our fascination with these spectacles worth the toll it takes on the animals involved? With compassion and insight, Elizabeth invites readers to consider whether there’s a more ethical and empathetic way to honor our stories — one that respects both animals and the traditions they inspire. Please listen, share and read, Forget the Camel. It will be released on April 8th, 2025. https://apollopublishers.com/index.php/forget-the-camel/…

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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.irish/blog/a-year-of-irish-interview-with-deborah/
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Podcast 155: How much Irish can you learn in a year? - Member Interview with Deborah

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Podcast 179: Crossing the language barrrier & Deireadh ré 32:40

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In the final episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Emma speaks to a Breton learner of Irish, Patricia, and Niall wraps up with hope for the future of the language. Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá

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Podcast 178: Seachtain na Gaeilge, le hOrlaith Nic Ghearailt 24:45

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In this episode, Niall talks to Orlaith Nic Ghearailt , manager of Seachtain na Gaeilge , the biggest Irish-language festival in the world, which runs 1-17 March every year. They talk about Conradh na Gaeilge , the festival's origins, and how you can get involved. A few useful links: Conradh na Gaeilge Seachtain na Gaeilge - further info Seachtain na Gaeilge 2025 - events this year See shownotes and original video at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/snag-25/ Go to offer.irish for a 10% discount from monthly/annual memberships. Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá…

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Podcast 177: Twice Removed - Member Interview with Sandra 34:02

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In this Agallamh Baill, Emma talks to Grow member Sandra about her experiences with Irish language and identity as she grew up in England and Ireland and later moved away again as an adult. Read shownotes and watch original video at https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/do-you-really-know-the-irish-interview-with-sandra/ Go to offer.irish for 10% off membership of Bitesize Irish. Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá…

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Podcast 176: Love Letters (Grá agus Gaeilge) 42:00

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In time for Lá Fhéile Vailintín , Niall and Emma discuss Irish language terms of endearment along with proverbs, poems, songs and stories relating to love. See shownotes and original video at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/love-letters/ Get 10% off membership at: offer.irish Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá…

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Podcast 175: All about Bríd with Dr Niamh Wycherley 1:14:06

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Beannachtaí na Féile Bríde oraibh! The Bitesize Irish podcast is back with a special discussion about St Brigid and her influence on Irish life with Dr Niamh Wycherley of Maynooth University. Niamh is host of the excellent Medieval Irish History Podcast . See shownotes and original video at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/all-about-brid/ Check out all the seasonal material on our blog here: https://www.bitesize.irish/seasonal/ Get 10% off membership at: offer.irish Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá…

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Podcast 174: Rogha na Nollag (Christmas Favourites) 42:09

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In this special Christmas edition of the Bitesize Irish Podcast , Eoin and Niall discuss their favourite Christmas memory , song , movie , decoration , day , food and tradition . Cad iar bhur gcuid roghanna féin? What are your own choices? Find out more and join the discussion at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/rogha-na-nollag Take our Gaeilge Gach Lá 1-Week Challenge! https://www.challenge.irish/ Get a 10% discount off Bitesize Irish membership at offer.irish. Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá…

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Podcast 173: Ceisteanna Casta #1 35:40

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In the first episode of a new series, Niall and Ben discuss the trickier questions relating to the Irish language. In Ceisteanna Casta #1 , you’ll hear about: the four ways to say “I am” in Irish how to answer a copula question the pronunciation of words such as “cnoc”, “mná”, “gnó” and “tnúth” the difference between the words “má” and “dá” how to recognise a noun’s gender when to use séimhiú after the word “cén” An bhfuil ceist agatsa? Do you have a question you’d like answered in a future episode? Let us know below. Take our Gaeilge Gach Lá 1-Week Challenge! https://www.challenge.irish/ Get a 10% discount off Bitesize Irish membership at offer.irish. Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá…

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Podcast 172: Dioscaí Díthreibhe (Desert Island Discs) 50:58

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In this episode, Niall and Emma discuss their desert island discs – five songs they would take if abandoned on a desert island. Listen to the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnQCywadvLJ8uI4Y6236ze4hT4MKTvDBB Find out more and join the discussion at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/dioscai-dithreibhe/ Go to offer.irish for 10% off membership. Amhrán scoir/closing song: Berg Man, le Low Flying Orchestra https://lowflyingorchestra.bandcamp.com/album/ep1 Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá…

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Podcast 171: Scéalta Samhna (Halloween Stories) 58:27

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Especially for púcaí season, listen to seven stories from míolseanchas na hÉireann – the lore of Irish creatures. You’ll hear about na sióga – the fairies an bhean sí – the banshee an púca – the pooka an chailleach – the witch an síofra – the changeling an mhaighdean mhara – the mermaid an fathach – the giant You can find even more stories like this at dúchas.ie , the online home of the National Folklore Collection of Ireland . Gaeilge script available at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/scealta-samhna/ Go to offer.irish for 10% discount from monthly or annual membership of Bitesize Irish. Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá…

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Podcast 170: In Search of Giants with Colleen Snyder 1:00:09

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Bitesize Irish member Colleen Snyder talks to Niall about tracing her roots in Ireland and the very real medical impact of that genetic trail. Shownotes including picture of Colleen and Niall here: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/roots-in-ulster-interview-with-colleen/ Find Colleen and Brendan's book on her website: https://www.insearchofgiants.org/ Go to offer.irish for a 10% off Bitesize Irish membership. Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá…

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Podcast 169: Ask the Author with Garry Bannister 58:53

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In this Q&A from the archive, Bitesize Irish members put their questions to Dr Garry Bannister, author of Teasáras Gaeilge-Béarla (Irish-English Thesaurus) and more. Further shownotes including links to Garry's books at: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/ask-the-author/ Get your 10% discount off Bitesize Irish membership here: offer.irish Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá…

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

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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 #GaeilgeGachLá…

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

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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 year: https://www.bitesize.irish/blog/interview-with-janine/ fite fuaite - interwoven, intertwined 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 #GaeilgeGachLá…

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

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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/seasonal/ Get 10% off membership at: offer.irish Support the show Go to www.bitesize.irish/links to find out more about courses and membership #GaeilgeGachLá…

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

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