"Everyone's favourite Gaeilgeoir doesn't care if we're fluent or not - he just wants to see us use a bit of our native tongue as often as we can"
"An Irish Word a Day is an unassuming joy. With each day of the year being assigned a word in Irish - and often a story to go along with it - it will be hard to ration over 12 months. Ó hEochagáin has given the reader the gift of a year's worth of witty anecdotes, heartfelt ponderings on life, and reminiscings that will have you cracking up and feeling warm and fuzzy in equal measure."
"Ireland said goodbye to Michael D Higgins as president this week, and as a man who has undoubtedly done a lot for the Irish language over his career, many would say we were lucky to have him."
One Irish word is presented for each day of the year, often paired with a short story that illuminates usage and context. Witty anecdotes and heartfelt ponderings provide humor and warmth while making the language accessible to speakers of varying fluency. Reminiscences evoke nostalgia and invite laughter, encouraging readers to incorporate Irish into daily life. The format fosters gradual, enjoyable learning and sustained engagement by offering brief, memorable entries rather than intensive study. The tone balances playful storytelling with genuine affection for the language, aiming to normalize casual use of Irish among native speakers and learners alike.
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