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Discussion show in English for Irish language learners around the world.

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...

In this episode, Niall talks to Orlaith Nic Ghearailt , manager of Seachtain na Gaeilge , the biggest Irish-language festival in the world,...

In this Agallamh Baill, Emma talks to Grow member Sandra about her experiences with Irish language and identity as she grew up in England an...

In time for Lá Fhéile Vailintín , Niall and Emma discuss Irish language terms of endearment along with proverbs, poems, songs and stories re...

Beannachtaí na Féile Bríde oraibh! The Bitesize Irish podcast is back with a special discussion about St Brigid and her influence on Irish l...

In this special Christmas edition of the Bitesize Irish Podcast , Eoin and Niall discuss their favourite Christmas memory , song , movie , d...

In the first episode of a new series, Niall and Ben discuss the trickier questions relating to the Irish language. In Ceisteanna Casta #1 ,...

In this episode, Niall and Emma discuss their desert island discs – five songs they would take if abandoned on a desert island. Listen to th...

Especially for púcaí season, listen to seven stories from míolseanchas na hÉireann – the lore of Irish creatures. You’ll hear about na sióga...

Bitesize Irish member Colleen Snyder talks to Niall about tracing her roots in Ireland and the very real medical impact of that genetic trai...

In this Q&A from the archive, Bitesize Irish members put their questions to Dr Garry Bannister, author of Teasáras Gaeilge-Béarla (Irish-Eng...

In this live Q&A from the archive, Eoin and Ben discuss the dialect of Corca Dhuibhne (the Dingle Peninsula). Shownotes available at: https:...

In this episode we feature two recent conversations with Bitesize Irish members, one on the European mainland and one from a chance meeting...

In this episode Niall interviews folklorist Conchúr Mag Eacháin about traditions surrounding Lúnasa, the ancient Irish festival which gave i...

In this episode Ben and Niall discuss Ireland's ancient answer to the Olympic Games - Aonach Tailteann. Watch the original video at: ht...

In this archive Q&A session, Ben and Siobhán discuss some of the big questions surrounding the genitive case. Resources mentioned: focloir.i...

In this episode, Niall reports from Oileán Thoraí (Tory Island), a Gaeltacht community off the north coast of County Donegal. See our blog f...

Emma chats to one of our long-terms members, Peadar, about his progress and how Bitesize Irish has grown and developed in his time. Find the...

In this interview from the archives, Eoin talks to Mike Collins, founder of aletterfromireland.com, about helping people rediscover and reco...

Grow member Walter discusses with Emma his journey of learning Irish in Missouri. His fascination with Irish stemmed from his exploration of...

In this bumper edition, Eoin introduces one of the most important ancient Irish festivals and Niall talks to photographer Alan Tobin about b...

In this Agallamh Baill (member interview) Cathy tells Niall about her Irish heritage, how learning a language is similar to learning a music...

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 the...

Bitesize Irish founder Eoin and learning content developer Niall talk about some recent updates to the beginner's course Tús Maith and...

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...

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...

In a live Q&A in December Ben and Niall discussed your greatest learning challenges. Amongst the topics discussed were: Confidence as a earn...

In the first Agallamh Baill of 2024, Emma talks to Marian from Shropshire and finds out how her daughter's connection to Ireland drew M...

Athbhliain faoi mhaise duit! Happy new year! In this episode, Eoin investigates the origins of the Irish language - just how far back does i...

In the 150th episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Niall and Emma are visited by three ghosts - Taibhse na Nollag atá thart, Taibhse na Nol...

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/blo...

Kevin tells us about his relationship with Irish across three different countries in Europe, and how Bitesize Irish resources such as the on...

In this seasonal special, Niall talks to his old friend Dr Kelly Fitzgerald, Head of the School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore at Uni...

Eoin and Niall get together for a mammoth discussion of their favourite Irish proverbs. Which ones do you like? Check out the blogpost with...

In this Q&A session from the archives Ben and Niall answer your questions on the ins and outs of Irish pronunciation - síorthopaic na bhfogh...

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 he...

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 Y...

Niall meets scholar and author Garry Bannister to discuss his life and works, including his latest publication, Teasáras Gaeilge-Béarla. htt...

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 (Bi...

The Bitesize Irish Podcast returns for a third series to highlight some of the fascinating interviews and conversations we've been havi...

Listen to the final episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast! Bitesize Irish is going from strength to strength, but the time for the podcast h...

Bitesize Irish is starting a new Journey. Aistear. What is Aistear, and our new foundational course Tús Maith featured on it? It launched Mo...

Our Bitesize Irish community manager, Emma, joins Eoin for a Bitesize Irish Podcast chat! Emma talks about growing up near Gaeltacht na Rinn...

In this episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Eoin looks back at 2021 at Bitesize Irish, and forward at 2022. Ag féachaint siar = Looking b...

Thank you for being part of the Bitesize Irish Podcast! In this episode, Eoin says thanks to our fluent foireann (staff) at Bitesize Irish:...

Biddy Early was an absolute legend in her own right. She shows us what resilience is, in the face of an oppressor. Her ability to heal peopl...

Eoin talks about learning the Irish button accordion in this episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast. It was intrinsically fun at the beginnin...

Deirdre is from Contae Chiarraí (Kerry), and lives for a number of years in Ontario, Canada. She focusses her time on learning Irish traditi...

Eoin of Bitesize Irish speaks with poet Ciara Ní É on the Irish langauge, creativity and self-expression. You can also watch this interview,...

In this episode of the Bitesize Irish Podcast, Eoin asks you what might be holding you back from learning the Irish language. What might be...