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There Is No Prosperity Without Discipline.

There Is No Prosperity Without Discipline.

Ní Bhíonn An Rath Acht Mar A mBionn An Smacht, translates as “There Is No Prosperity Without Discipline.” I find this phrase as both a motivation and a bit of...

There Is No Prosperity Without Discipline.

Ní Bhíonn An Rath Acht Mar A mBionn An Smacht, translates as “There Is No Prosperity Without Discipline.” I find this phrase as both a motivation and a bit of...

Níl Saoi Gan Locht - This is not a Wise Man without Flaw

Níl Saoi Gan Locht - This is not a Wise Man wit...

The Irish language is often remarked upon for it's poetic turn of phrase. To really appreciate how true these comments are one needs to turn to a book. Not a...

Níl Saoi Gan Locht - This is not a Wise Man wit...

The Irish language is often remarked upon for it's poetic turn of phrase. To really appreciate how true these comments are one needs to turn to a book. Not a...

Is fearr Gaeilge briste, ná Béarla cliste - Broken Irish is better than clever English.

Is fearr Gaeilge briste, ná Béarla cliste - Bro...

Today Irish still lives as Ireland still has a number of local areas known as  'Gaeltacht' where the Irish language is the main language used but it is still in...

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Is fearr Gaeilge briste, ná Béarla cliste - Bro...

Today Irish still lives as Ireland still has a number of local areas known as  'Gaeltacht' where the Irish language is the main language used but it is still in...

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Tuath - Exploring the deeper meaning of a simple word.

Tuath - Exploring the deeper meaning of a simpl...

The Word Túath is an ancient Irish term that most consider to mean tribe or people. As with almost everything in the Irish language though, there are deeper layers to...

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Tuath - Exploring the deeper meaning of a simpl...

The Word Túath is an ancient Irish term that most consider to mean tribe or people. As with almost everything in the Irish language though, there are deeper layers to...

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The Fire Festivals of Ireland

The Fire Festivals of Ireland

The fire festivals of Ireland form one of the main cycles by which pagans mark the year. These festivals are still honoured today and used in conjunction with the cycle...

The Fire Festivals of Ireland

The fire festivals of Ireland form one of the main cycles by which pagans mark the year. These festivals are still honoured today and used in conjunction with the cycle...

Labhair Gaeilge Liom (Speak Irish with Me) - An Invitation to Conversation

Labhair Gaeilge Liom (Speak Irish with Me) - An...

Labhair Gaeilge Liom... Is é Gaeilge teanga na h'Éireann. Labhraíonn a lán daoine Gaeilge, usáideann rionnt daoine é gach lá. Speak Irish with Me... Irish is the language of Ireland. Lots of...

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Labhair Gaeilge Liom (Speak Irish with Me) - An...

Labhair Gaeilge Liom... Is é Gaeilge teanga na h'Éireann. Labhraíonn a lán daoine Gaeilge, usáideann rionnt daoine é gach lá. Speak Irish with Me... Irish is the language of Ireland. Lots of...

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