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Irish Language Learning Resources
The Gaelic language is divided into two distinct varieties: Irish Gaelic and Scottish Gaelic. Irish Gaelic is more commonly just called "Irish". It is a Celtic language that is part of the Indo-European language family.
Written Irish was based at first on Latin orthography and British pronunciation, which makes ancient texts difficult to decipher. Viking invasions in 8th century Ireland left their mark on Irish vocabulary by introducing Scandinavian words that refer to navigation and urban life.
They do 2 software packages for helping to learn the language along with a special Word of the Day email (and web plugin - see below). Their website also includes Games & Quizes as well as Irish cultural resources. Most importantly they do a free trial download of their software for you to try out. |
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Pop over and see what the word is for today. |
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Excellent guide to pronounciation of the Irish Alphabet |
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Many popular phrases split into the three dialects of Irish (Ulster, Connacht, and Munster) so you can see some of the differences. |
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| BBC Northern Ireland's Blas | |
Whether you're a beginner or a more advanced Irish speaker, this site promises something for everyone. |
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Fearghal Mag Uiginn provides you with the basics of the lrish language in a fifteen week course, previously broadcast each Wednesday evening towards the end of Blas. |
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If you would like to further your knowledge of Irish and build on what you learned in Giota Beag then join Fearghal Mag Uiginn for our second learners series Giota Beag Eile (another wee bit). |
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| Philo-Celtic Society | We are The Philo-Celtic Society. 'Philo-Celtic' means "love of the Irish language." Mícheál Ó Lócháin started our activities with Irish language classes in Brooklyn in 1872 and our magazine "An Gaodhal" in 1881, and in that way he founded the Irish Language movement in America. |
| Philo's Little Helper | Explanatory notes for the Cumann Carad na Gaeilge podcast.
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| Pronounce Irish 4 Beginners | An Gael Magazine's advice and easy tuition on how to pronounce Irish. |
| Placenames in Irish | A number of common placename elements can be interpreted easily and usually accurately and are a starting point to understanding the meanings. |
Podcasting in Irish
The very best of our Irish Language show, BLAS, featuring current events, sport, folk & traditional music, history and special features. Presented by Lynette Fay, Tomaí Ó Conghaile and Brian Mullen, Blas can be heard at 7pm, Monday to Friday, on BBC Radio Ulster. |
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Join our erudite host, Ken Day, each week for podcasts exploring Irish history and culture, celtic music, and the Irish language. |
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| Greann - Podcasting in Irish | Welcome to Greann.com! "Greann" means "fun" in Irish, and we hope to make learning Irish fun for you! "Greann" is simply pronounced "grahn". |
| An tImeall | An audio blog in the Irish Language. |
| An Líonra Sóisialta | An innovative syndicated series of educational radio programmes in the Irish language which will be launched on up to 10 Irish radio stations on 25th September. |
| An Saol | You need not priase the Irish language, simply speak it. |
Agallaimh agus caint as Gaeilge. Interviews and talk in Irish. |
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