Best Gaelic Language Podcasts (2025)

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Scottish Gaelic and David Adger 1:01:16

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Episode 39 is a return to Scotland! After Scots, way back at the start of the whole podcast, this next journey into Scottish speech explores Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig), the Insular Celtic language that's for centuries played a big part in the country's history, ever since it first arrived from Ireland. It was the choice of my guest, the linguist Da…

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Episode 1: Scottish Gaelic with Paul Meighan-Chiblow 42:04

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Join us for a new season with Paul Meighan-Chiblow, Indigenous heritage speaker of Scottish Gael. Paul tells us about his journey learning his heritage language, and the emotional ups and downs of maintaining an Indigenous language, including working through historical traumas, celebrating family support, and connecting to the land.…

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A Bit About Bats - Niamh Roche, Bat Conservation Ireland 44:17

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Niamh Roche works for Bat Conservation Ireland so naturally, we delved into the 9 species of bats that call Ireland home. These winged neighbours of ours are so important for our ecosystem, but also for our sanity as they consume thousands of midges and mosquitos per night! Check out the conservation's website for loads of resources on helping bats…

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Strange Affairs & Irish Traditions #728 1:11:28

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From barndances with Téada to soulful ballads by Niamh Dunne, and a Donegal homecoming with The Byrne Brothers—this week brings songs and tunes to move your feet and your heart, on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #728 - - Subscribe now! Téada, Eimear Arkins & Eileen Gannon, Niamh Dunne, Faoileán, Ashley Davis, Adrianna Ciccone & Ellen Gibling, The…

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From Dublin To Glencoe #727 1:04:34

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Fiddles fly, voices soar, and traditions come alive on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #727 - - Subscribe now! Jigjam, Téada, Jeff Blaney, Norse Gael, Bealtaine, Goitse, Dan Possumato, Crikwater, Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira, Golden Bough, Brobdingnagian Bards, Enda Reilly, Tartanic, Caliceltic, Liz Carroll GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The C…

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Bringing People Together - Tom Popple, Climate Cocktail Club 55:11

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Tom Popple is the founder of the independent advisory comapny for nature and climate - Be Impactful. He also volunteers his time organising frequent Climate Cocktail Clubs and the upcoming Climate Cocktail Carnival! Stay up to date with them on instagram at @climatecocktailclub. [02:30] Tom introduces himself and his love of geography! [06:30] How …

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177. Speaking Igbo With Tochi Precious of Igbo Wikimedians User Group 1:08:23

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, we have the pleasure of speaking with Tochi Precious, a dedicated program manager and language advocate with a wealth of experience in the Wikimedia movement. She is the co-founder of the Igbo Wikimedians User Group and currently serves as a Wikimedian in Residence at Wikitongues, where sh…

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Téada Interview #726 1:00:26

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Interview with Teada today on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #726 - Subscribe now! Teada, Ryan Mccombe, Eimear Arkins, We Banjo 3, Caliceltic, Wylde Nept, No Murder No Moustache GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with …

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176. Speaking Ukrainian with Katerina Manoff, founder of ENGin 1:00:34

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, we are excited to welcome Katerina Manoff, founder and CEO of ENGin, a global nonprofit dedicated to connecting Ukrainian English learners with volunteers for meaningful conversation and cultural exchange. Katerina shares her inspiring journey from her early life in Kyiv, where she grew up…

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Celtic Women at the Heart of the Tradition #725 1:06:29

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Celtic music isn’t just a heritage—it’s alive through the women who sing, play, and share it. From harps and fiddles to pipes and song, hear their strength and beauty on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #725 - - Subscribe now! Olivia Barrett, Carroll Sisters Trio, Eimear Arkins & Eileen Gannon, Scottish Fish, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Niamh Dunne, Ol…

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Building Practices That Heal - Rachel Loughrey 55:50

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Rachel Loughrey is a fellow climate activist (and friend!) and founder of Architects Climate Action Network / ACAN. She also shares some of her journey as an ecological architect on the Instagram account @eco_hun_. You can reach out to her on [email protected] with all your cuilding queries too! As always, don't forget to follow Book of Lea…

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Whiskey, Slides & Standing Stones #724 1:04:50

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From the standing stones of Carnac to the wild roar of the March of Cambreadth, Celtic music carries us across oceans, centuries, and imaginations. Discover fiddles, flutes, and fiery voices from around the globe… on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #724 - - Subscribe now! Andrew Finn Magill, On the Lash, The Sternwheelers, DRD, Jocelyn Pettit & El…

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175. Speaking Swedish with Katrin of Slow Swedish 1:03:51

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, I’m thrilled to welcome Katrin, the creator behind Slow Swedish, the #1 Swedish language account on Instagram. As the host of the Learn Swedish and Slow Swedish with Katrin podcasts, she bridges the gap between traditional language learning apps and authentic spoken Swedish. Katrin shares …

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Tulua Interview in County Wexford #723 1:35:33

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You’ll enjoy an interview with Tulua this week on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #723 -- Subscribe now! Tulua, Sarah Copus, Carroll Sisters Trio, Sybil and Sorley, Scottish Fish, Chloe Matharu, Eimear Arkins & Eileen Gannon, Ockham's Razor, Nathan Gourley, Joey Abarta, and Owen Marshall GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazin…

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174. Speaking Khmer with Ryan Samn of All Things Cambodian🇰🇭 1:17:06

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues we're having a joyous and heartfelt conversation with Ryan Samn, the writer, creator, and educator behind the Instagram account All Things Cambodian. Ryan talks with us about his multicultural background,he reflects on the complexities of language and culture,and we discuss his experiences …

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Bus Connects, Metrolink, & Dereliction with Green Party Cllr Feljin Jose 1:00:35

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Feljin Jose is a Councillor for Phibsborough, Glasnevin, Drumcondra, Cabra & Ashtown in Dublin and a member of the Green Party. He has a special interest in all things public transport but is also passionate about tackling the housing crisis. Stay up to date with him on Instagram @feljin_jose or LinkedIn. As always, don't forget to follow Book of L…

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Old South Arabian and Imar Koutchoukali 57:11

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At last, dear language lovers, Episode 38 is here. To make up for my podcasting tardiness, this episode stars not just one language, but rather a whole group of them! Following Akkadian in Series 1 and Biblical Hebrew in Series 2, I'm glad to offer you another audio trip into ancient Semitic languages. Old (or Ancient or Epigraphic) South Arabian l…

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Sparks in the Cabin #722 1:03:39

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On fire with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #722 - Subscribe now! Tulsa, Carroll Sisters Trio, Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Giro, Scottish Fish, McFloosey, Melanie Gruben, Eimear Arkins & Eileen Gannon, Crikwater, DRD, Bealtaine, Jaywalkers, Andrew D. Huber + the Gecko Club, Jiggy, Willowgreen GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazi…

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173. Speaking Dominican Spanish & "The Grand Paloma Resort" with author Cleyvis Natera 1:13:57

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, we are so thrilled to welcome Cleyvis Natera, the acclaimed author of "Neruda on the Park" to talk about Dominican Spanish language and her latest novel "The Grand Paloma Resort" which is out August 12! Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in New York City, Cleyvis shares her journey …

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Farewell To Belfast #721 1:01:34

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You say farewell to Belfast. I say hello on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #721 - - Subscribe now! Andrew Finn Magill, Adam Agee & Jon Sousa, Willowgreen, Ghost Of A Banshee, The Gothard Sisters, The AML Trio, The Lilies of the Midwest, McFloosey, Celia Farran, The Langer's Ball, Chloe Matharu, Austral, Jaywalkers, Journey North, The Friel Sister…

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172. Speaking Manx Gaelic with Dr. Erin McNulty 1:11:09

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, I’m so excited to welcome Dr. Erin McNulty, a researcher specializing in the sociolinguistics of minoritized languages at the University of Glasgow. I’m so excited that we’re finally getting a chance to talk about Manx and I hope you are too because this is a very linguistics & language re…

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Sailing Across the Ocean #720 1:05:17

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We’re sailing across the ocean on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #720 . Subscribe now! Lussa, Tulua, Chloe Matharu, Andrew Finn Magill, Doolin', Marc Gunn Fir Arda, The Irish Lassies, Natalie Padilla, Jaywalkers, Brynmor, Wooden Legs, Celtica Pipes Rock, Moher - BZH GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy…

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171. Speaking Taino with Ra Jikotea Niaku'no of Wuru Taino Tekiro’uo 1:06:40

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, I am so very honored to talk with Ra Jikotea Niaku'no, a Taino Boricua artist and educator, about Taino language, culture, and heritage. Ra shares her journey, rooted in the islands of Borikén (which you also may know as Puerto Rico), as she navigates the complexities of identity and langu…

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Reconnecting to our Indigenous Land & Language - Eoghan, Gaelic Woodland Project 1:00:59

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Eoghan Connaughton is the founder of The Gaelic Woodland Project, a people-powered wildlife restoration project. They're not only focused on fundraising to buy land to return to wilderness in perpetuity, they truly value community and skill sharing and getting in touch with our land again. It really is a brilliant initiative and you can find ways t…

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20 Years of Irish & Celtic Music! #719 1:41:39

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20 years of podcasting and sharing music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #719 . Subscribe now! The Gothard Sisters, Albannach, Brobdingnagian Bards, The Drowsy Lads, Alexander James Adams, Poitín, Ed Miller, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Heather Dale, Sharon Shannon, Wolf Loescher & Mark Kenneth, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, The Merry Wives of Windsor, An…

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170. Speaking Syrian Arabic with Paul Nabil Matthis 59:14

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, we are thrilled to welcome Paul, a Syrian-American author and musician based in Philadelphia. In this episode, we’re talking about his fascinating journey navigating his cultural identity through language, music, and food. Paul shares his experiences growing up in Texas’s linguistic landsc…

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Irish Rebellion in Wexford #718 1:05:42

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Learn more about the Irish Rebellion in Wexford in 1798 on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #718 . Subscribe now! Maggie’s Wake, Marc Gunn, The Almost Irish Band, Avourneen, Téada, The Ciderhouse Rebellion, David Pedrick, Kennedy's Kitchen, Pipedance, Robert Zielinski, Sheridan Rúitín, River Drivers, Emerald Rose, The Bloody Irish Boys, Kilmaine Sa…

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169. Speaking Thai, Tigrinya, French & Portuguese with Languages Through Music 1:05:32

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, we are thrilled to welcome back the endlessly talented and effortlessly cool Desta Haile, founder and director of Languages Through Music. With a rich background in music and multicultural experiences, Desta shares how her journey through various languages has shaped her identity and teach…

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Skincare That's Kind For The Planet - Nicola, Nunaia 47:05

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Nicola Connolly is the founder of Nunaia, an eco skincare brand that's made from plants grown by families in Equador. She's thought about the impact of the brand at every stage,I truly loved this chat! Follow Nunaia on Instagram @nunaiabeauty or Facebook As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Blue Sky or Facebook, leave us a…

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Only the Highlights, Please! #717 1:20:39

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This is the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #717. Today, I’m sharing the very first Highlight Reel we released over on Patreon. Highlight Reels are music-only episodes. They feature some of the best tracks, as voted on by fans of the show, from the 5-7 previous episodes. So these were all from the beginning of 2022. Patrons of the Podcast get Highligh…

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Proto-Indo-European and Laura Spinney 42:46

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Episode 37's star language is another 'proto'-tongue, arguably the most famous of all reconstructed prehistoric languages: Proto-Indo-European. This ancient language, whose linguistic descendants can now be found across the world, has long been the goal of an intellectual quest. The task of identifying the facts of PIE began in the realms of philol…

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168. Speaking Tyap 1:12:10

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, we’re so excited to be talking with Kambai about the Tyap language. Kambai hails from the Middle Belt (central) of Nigeria. He is a minoritized language advocate and speaks the Tyap language. Between 2007 and 2020, he developed a writing system called the Akai script for the Nenzit languag…

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Celtic Pub Songs #716 41:49

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Folk Songs & Stories Flashback episode on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #716. Subscribe now! This is an off-week for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I was not planning to schedule any episodes here. But then I remembered that I have a whole bunch of Celtic music episodes that I play on our companion podcast Folk Songs & Stories. Those episodes…

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167. Speaking Korean, Latin, & Ancient Greek 1:02:30

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, we’re so excited to welcome language enthusiast, teacher, freelancer and card game extraordinaire Tiara to talk about her language journey through Latin, Ancient Greek & Korean. For this conversation, Tiara joined us all the way from Daegu in South Korea. Tiara discusses the challenges and…

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Restoring Oyster Habitat & Improving Water Quality in Ireland - David Lawlor 36:59

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David Lawlor is an entrepeuner who has found the perfect way to incorporate his busniess with his love of the sea. He and his wife Marguerite run Green Ocean Coffiee which helps to fund the Green Ocean Foundation, an initiative utilising the wonders of oysters to restore our Irish waters. Keep an eye on their website for upcoming updates, or follow…

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We're Only Mortal #715 1:04:05

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We’re only mortal but the music lives on with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #715. Subscribe now! The Rogues, Joseph Carmichael, Willowgreen, Robert Zielinski, The High Kings, Katie Jane Band, Open The Door For Three, The Secret Commonwealth, Ryan Dunne, The Lilies of the Midwest, Olivia Barrett, Ruth Keggin & Rachel Hair, Fidra, Ghost Of A Bansh…

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166. Speaking Parisian French, Martinican Creole & The Art of Songwriting with Mike Ibrahim 1:02:10

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, we are SO thrilled to welcome French singer-songwriter Mike Ibrahim, a multifaceted artist whose work intertwines the intimate and the political. With a poetic lens, Mike discusses his upcoming LP, La Ballade de Salvatore Lupo, which explores themes of memory, belonging, and the coexistenc…

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St. Patrick's Day Favorites #714 1:14:41

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We’re revisiting some of the most - popular songs from our St Patrick’s Day episode today on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #714. Subscribe now! Fialla, Goitse, Mànran, Larkin & Moran Brothers, River Driver, Mac and Cheese, David Mitchell, Bealtaine, Conamara Chaos, Brobdingnagian Bards, On The Lash, The Friel Sisters, Runa, Willowgreen, Charlie …

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Making Sure Your Pension is an Ethical One - Ciaran Hughes 53:41

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Ciarán Hughes is the CEO of Ethico, Ireland's only ethical finance advising company. Irish pensions are worth billions of euro, a chunk of which is used to invest in fossil fuels and other unethical businesses like weapons etc. We have the power as pension customers to move our pensions away from negative investments to positive ones, and as you'll…

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How Gaelic Languages Carry Celtic Traditions #713 1:00:36

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Shannon Heaton of Irish Music Stories presents “Ancient Tongues, Modern Times: How Gaelic languages carry tradition” on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #713. Subscribe now! This Irish Music Stories episode aired October 13, 2020. Find the transcript for that show here. GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and ea…

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Jèrriais and Geraint Jennings 45:09

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Bouônjour! Join me on a journey to Jersey, an island off the coast of France, where for centuries the local language of Jèrriais has kept up its role in the life of the Islanders, despite considerable pressure from linguistic heavyweights in the area (first French, later English). My guest for episode 36 of ALILI is Geraint Jennings, a language tea…

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Celts of Pride Month #712 1:19:22

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We’re celebrating the LGBTQ+ Celtic musicians this Pride Month today on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #712 . Subscribe now! Malin Lewis, The Homespun Ceilidh Band, Bua, Callanish, Dancing With Hobbits, Ermagerd the Bard, Alexander James Adams, Seumas Gagne, Melanie Gruben, Ockham's Razor GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magaz…

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Fighting to Save Lough Neagh - Hannah Gallagher 1:06:25

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Hannah Gallagher is one volunteer behind the Save Lough Neagh campaign. Lough Neagh is the largest body of water in Ireland and provides drinking water for 40% of the population in Northern Ireland, yet it is being decimated by pollution for a multitude of reasons. But awareness of this has been steadily growing thanks to efforts from collaborating…

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Monday Morning Fun #711 1:06:04

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What do you do to make Monday morning more fun? Listen to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #711. Subscribe now! Olivia Barrett, Banda Gaites Camín de Fierro, Old Blind Dogs, Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira, Crikwater, Hanneke Cassel, The AML Trio, Celia Farran, Willowgreen, Ghost Of A Banshee, Highlander Celtic Rock Band Australia, Journey North, Phoen…

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Episode 29: In-group challenges in heritage language studies 16:32

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Meagan and Gaby chat about the challenges that exist for in-group scholars in heritage language studies. Representation, positionality statements, allyship, and community-building, this episode dives into creating a field by and for the heritage community.

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What You Do Matters #710 1:05:43

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We can make a difference, whether it's make positive change on the changing climate or helping indie Celtic musicians get their music heard on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #710. Subscribe now! Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira, Adam Agee & Jon Sousa, The AML Trio, Fourth Moon, Brendan Hayes/Fergal Scahill/Padraig Rynne, Heather Alexander, Ghost Of A …

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Dza and Peace Benson 41:30

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Episode 35 of ALILI is a new part of the world and a new language family: West Africa, and Niger-Congo! Our way into this corner of the linguistic world is Dza (also known as Jenjo or just Jen), an endangered language spoken in Nigeria. My guest is Peace Benson, who is actively working to spread awareness of her native language through academic res…

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Switching to Refurbished Gadgets & Making Them Last - Colin Baker 50:53

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Colin Baker is a tech specialist who often frequents morning TV shows giving gadget advice, but I found him when I went into his shop Back From The Future in need of a refurbished laptop. The advice he had on keeping my laptop in good condition made me think he'd be a good guest on the podcast! You can pop into one of his shops in Dublin, check out…

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The World is Changing #709 1:04:20

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On the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #709 . Subscribe now! Battlefield Band, Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira, Tiffany Schaefer, Adam Agee & Jon Sousa, Scottish Fish, An Lár, Chris Gray, ÚLLA, Dom DufF, The Bog Hoppers, First Highland Watch, Battlelegs, The Flailing Shilaleighs, Sons of Malarkey GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazi…

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The (Re)Creating Stories Conference with Dr. Nina Cnockaert-Gillou 42:12

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In this episode, Manus Ó hEochaidh speaks to Dr. Nina Cnockaert-Guillou about the upcoming (Re)Creating Stories conference, which will be held in the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies on the 23rd and 24th of May. This conference will focus on rewritings and adaptations of Old and Middle Irish narratives in Early Modern and Modern Irish and Gael…