Say Happy Christmas in Irish


Jody Halsted is the charismatic host behind the popular Traveling in Ireland Podcast and the Ireland Family Vacations website. With a deep passion for Ireland and an infectious enthusiasm for sharing its wonders, Jody has become a trusted voice in the realm of Irish travel.
My friend, Eoin, from Bitesize Irish Gaelic recently sent out these simple Irish phrases- with pronunciation- in his recent newsletter. With his permission I have reprinted them here. Simple phrases for Ireland (I’ve included approximate pronunciation for the phrases.) Dia dhuit (Hello) jee-ah gwit An bhfuil Gaeilge agat? (Do you speak Irish?) on wil gwayl-ih-ga…
My friends at Bitesize Irish Gaelic have been so helpful in my pursuit of learning to speak Irish. Their online classes are easy to use – my daughters do them with me – and understand. The lessons are so well done that my local Irish language class uses them. If you’re interested in learning Irish Gaelic and…
Yes! Family travel in Ireland is possible! No land is more filled with magic than Ireland. Even if you’re past the age of believing in fairies (though I don’t think you should ever stop believing in fairies) the moment your flight touches down on Irish soil a feeling of possibility washes over you. You just don’t…
While the main language you will hear in Ireland is English, you’ll hear bits of Irish sprinkled into everyday chatter across the country. If you visit a Gaeltacht, an area where Irish is the primary spoken language, it gives you a chance to hear Irish naturally spoken. Coincidentally (or not) these areas often have a…
I’m a bit embarrassed that my study of the Irish language has become stagnant in the past couple years, though I am proficient enough to read Irish signs. The language system I use is Bitesize Irish Gaelic – Irish language lessons in easy, ‘bitesize’ bits. The following article was gracious written by Eoin Ó’Conchúir. Eoin is a native Irish…
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I bet your kids are getting excited in time for Christmas. Hope the preparation is going well. Bainigí taithneamh as (enjoy it)!
@Eoin Thanks Eoin! Life is crazy this time of year but looking forward to spending time with the girls, baking treats and watching movies. Our best wishes to you!