Tag Archives: Living in Ireland
Brian Cowen’s Front Row Decided – but can we expect any real changes?
Ireland’s 12th Taoiseach has revealed his first Cabinet, with several changes being made, but when it’s all said and done can we expect any real changes from the man critics have promised to be in for “a tough time in … Continue reading
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The Gaelic Inquisition. Killing Me Softly – Not!
When it comes to the Irish language there really are some insecure B.S. artists out there! I recently had the misfortune of having a conversation with an old-school Irish speaker – Correct grammar was all important and the occasional English … Continue reading
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In the Name of the Fada – Ashamed!
It took me a little while to take to RTE’s “In the Name of the Fada” which sees American comedian Des Bishop in a bid to become a fluent Irish speaker. Last nights show, featured him returning to America to … Continue reading
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Lukworth Links! April 9th, 2008
More Than Scratch The Suface is a really informative site by Stephin Cronin for bloggers of all levels… some nice pluggins available too! Maria Horan offers an interesting perspective on the state of the Irish language. And MacKozer’s Irish diary … Continue reading
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Irish Language: Sign The Petition, Stop The Threat!
Lá Nua, the Irish language newspaper is under threat of closure after having been published for more than twenty years. This would come as yet another loss to Irish heritage… It seems that in a time when the Irish … Continue reading
