Learning Gaelic - Irish Language Thread

**Fri Jun 23, 2006 3:03 pm**

Can I ask a favour ? You dont know what "In Garran Na Bhile" is in English do you ? Its a Wolfe Tones track I really like, and would like to understand it more.

In Garran Na Bhile with translation

**Fri Jun 23, 2006 3:09 pm**

Diolch am y croeso Fintan (Thanks for the welcome Fintan)
I'm rather partial to the same song Shanton.
Cheers
Welshie

**Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:43 pm**

MacRua wrote:
Can I ask a favour ? You dont know what "In Garran Na Bhile" is in English do you ? Its a Wolfe Tones track I really like, and would like to understand it more.

In Garran Na Bhile with translation

Go raibh maith agat, a hEoghain.

Near as I can make it, the literal interpretation would be 'In The Grove Of The Trees', but it seems to be a place name. I'll go look it up...fan go fóill/hang on...

**Sat Jun 24, 2006 9:19 am**

Fintan (or anyone), are there any really good sites on the internet for learning Gaelic?

I could go to my local Irish Centre, but I'm frightened that I may be the oldest one there.

**Sat Jun 24, 2006 10:14 pm**

A Heather a chara,
Seo dhuit (Here you go):

- Gaeltalk: An online course for adult learners : I've been looking at this one for a few weeks, and have in fact just registered myself this very morning. 4 weeks of learning and fun, all with direct access to 'Gaeilgeóir dhúcais' (a native Irish speaker). Huzzah!

OR

- Turas Teanga : A book and CD set, that is supplemented by a series of television programmes. More for students with a little experience in Irish, and people who have learned but forgotten their Irish.

OR

- A handy page at Foras na Gaeilge: Information on self-taught courses and materiel.

Hope this helps a bit. Ádh mór! (Good luck!)

**Sat Jun 24, 2006 11:06 pm**

Are there any free sites?

I have a copy of "[someone]'s Irish 1" which is basically an audio-tape which supposedly teaches Gaelic. It's a slight bit annoying though, and the generic Yank who teaches it does my head in

**Sat Jun 24, 2006 11:56 pm**

TOSCS wrote:Are there any free sites?...

Not really; at least, not that are comprehensive courses. You get what you pay for. The online course I mentioned above is only 5 Euros a week (20 over 4 weeks) for what looks like a good introduction (albeit, for slightly more advanced beginners - táim a foghlaim í le deich bliain anuas, agus níl ach tósatheoirí mé fós, faraor - ), and with access to a native speaker on a weekly basis.
There are some great resources available online, once you've started learning. But as with so many things in life, TANSTAAFL (which is neither Irish, nor - surprisingly - Afrikaans). There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch. :wink:

**Sun Jun 25, 2006 11:16 am**

I quite enjoy learning from this textbook. Self-taught course, goes together with a CD. Several first units are online here.

**Sun Jun 25, 2006 11:45 am**

MacRua wrote:
Can I ask a favour ? You dont know what "In Garran Na Bhile" is in English do you ? Its a Wolfe Tones track I really like, and would like to understand it more.

In Garran Na Bhile with translation

Thanks to everyone who has helped me out on this one, very much appreciated.

**Sun Jun 25, 2006 5:37 pm**

Fintan wrote:A Heather a chara,
Seo dhuit (Here you go):

- Gaeltalk: An online course for adult learners : I've been looking at this one for a few weeks, and have in fact just registered myself this very morning. 4 weeks of learning and fun, all with direct access to 'Gaeilgeóir dhúcais' (a native Irish speaker). Huzzah!

OR

- Turas Teanga : A book and CD set, that is supplemented by a series of television programmes. More for students with a little experience in Irish, and people who have learned but forgotten their Irish.

OR

- A handy page at Foras na Gaeilge: Information on self-taught courses and materiel.

Hope this helps a bit. Ádh mór! (Good luck!)

Thanks a lot I'll check them out when I've some free time.

**Fri Jun 30, 2006 8:07 am**

TOSCS wrote:Are there any free sites?

I have a copy of "[someone]'s Irish 1" which is basically an audio-tape which supposedly teaches Gaelic. It's a slight bit annoying though, and the generic Yank who teaches it does my head in

Details of Irish Classes in the London area , from the Irish Post:

Irish classes are held in The Irish Club, Hartfield Road, Wimbledon on Thursdays from 9pm Contact Seamus on 020 8672 0983

Beidh Cuidechta ag teacht le cheile aris ar 9 Meitheamh ag tosu ar 8.00 i.n. ag an Irish Centre , Hammersmith. Beidh caint , craic agus ceol ann. Ma ta cupla focal no nios mo agat, beidh Failte Ui Cheallaigh romhat ann. (Maybe Fintan or one of the other Irish speakers can help out on translation ?)

An informal Irish language group meets on Fridays at the London Irish Centre in Camden Town at 8.30pm

Irish language courses for beginners on Tuesday evenings at the London Irish Centre

Contact Donal on 020 8348 5016

An Irish language group (mixed beginners and improvers) meets every Wednesday , from 7pm to 9pm in the Pensioner's Forum, Providence Court, to the right of Screen on the Green in Islington. Just drop in

Irish language and music classes are being held every Thursday from 6pm to 9pm at St. Thomas Moore Hall, 116a Lordship Lane, East Dulwich SE22. Details from Marie on 020 7737 5244 or Anne on 020 7564 6089. The classes are under the aegis of the Southwark Irish Cultural and Arts Development Centre. Email sicad@btinternet.comor vist the website

**Fri Jun 30, 2006 9:19 am**

Just a quick stab...

Shant on wrote:Beidh Cuidechta ag teacht le cheile aris ar 9 Meitheamh ag tosu ar 8.00 i.n. ag an Irish Centre , Hammersmith.

"The Society will be getting together again on June 9, beginning at 8pm at yadayadayada."

Shant on wrote:Beidh caint , craic agus ceol ann.

"There'll be chat, fun and music."

Shant on wrote:Ma ta cupla focal no nios mo agat, beidh Failte Ui Cheallaigh romhat ann.

"If you have a couple of words or more, you'll be extremely welcome."

Bhur seirbhíseach :wink:

,
Fintan.

**Fri Jun 30, 2006 9:56 am**

Tread carefully in any place that promises you "the craic".

**Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:17 am**

philipchevron wrote:Tread carefully in any place that promises you "the craic".

**Fri Jun 30, 2006 11:35 am**

Fintan wrote:
philipchevron wrote:Tread carefully in any place that promises you "the craic".

Ha ha, classic !

Didnt notice Cead Mile Failte anywhere though ? Must have been a typing error on my part. Hundred thousand apologies. :lol:

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