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

 
OĂ­che 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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Addressing someone in Irish - the Vocative Case

Listen to this cartoon in Irish, and read on for a little more info about the 'vocative case' in Iri...

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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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TorthaĂ­ an FhĂłmhair

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

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Why don't I know simple words in Irish?

I was on the Newstalk Breakfast radio show this week talking about learning Irish. Presenter Ciara K...

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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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Just add 's' or 'es' to make the plural? Not in Irish, faraor!

Plurals in English are pretty easy, right?!

For the most part all you do is add 's' or 'es' to make...

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