Tips, tricks and resources to help you easily learn Irish

This Blog has easy grammar tips, proverbs and useful phrases to help you learn to speak Irish

 
An Mac Tíre

This is a short extract from the book 'An Mac Tíre Deireanach' by Patricia Forde. 

It's hard to ima...

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Oíche Shamhna / Halloween

As the nights grow longer and the air turns crisp, we arrive at one of the most magical times of the...

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Uachtarán na hÉireann: Essential Irish Words and Phrases

Here are some essential words and phrases to know when talking about elections in Irish, with a focu...

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The Straw That Broke the Camel's Back

“The straw that broke the camel’s back”  is such a vivid image.— that one tiny extra weight finally ...

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Torthaí an Fhómhair

The leaves on the trees start to change colour in autumn, but the berries add a lovely splash of col...

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Do you know the names of these 10 common trees in Irish?

Jot down your answers and then check them by watching the video above.

1. Oak

2. Birch

3. Ash

4....

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Do you know the names of these 10 common birds in Irish?

Jot down your answers and then check them by watching the video above.

1. Robin

2. Blackbird

3. W...

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How to talk about 'having notions' in Irish

Outside of Ireland 'having notions' means nothing more than having an 'idea', but watch out if someo...

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How to say 'I was hopping mad' in Irish

You probably already know how to say 'I was angry' in Irish: 'Bhí fearg orm'.

What about if you're ...

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