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Taisce Focal: Scéaltaí Beaga do Dhaoine Móra

Le Róise Ní Bhaoill agus Gordon McCoy

Seo rogha scéaltaí a scríobhadh don iris idirlín BEO! le cúpla bliain anuas. Tá said bunaithe ar shaol an lae inniu agus tugann siad léargas maith don fhoghlaimeoir ar leaganacha cainte agus struchtúir dhúchásacha. Tá an stíl breá nádúrtha agus furasta teacht i dtír uirthi agus tá ceathrar as Rann na Feirste á léamh ar dhá dhlúthdiosca. Beidh ráchairt mhór ar an leabhar agus na dlúthdioscaí ag daoine atá ag iarraidh Gaeilge Thír Chonaill a shealbhú.

Taisce Focal is aimed at adults who already speak the language but who wish to improve their grasp of Irish idiom. The stories in this book provide a range of modern scenarios, from the first day at a new job  to the college party. They focus on dialogue, using the natural everyday idiom and speech patterns of the native speaker. They are written in a natural, accessible style and each story has a comprehensive glossary to explain unfamiliar terms and words. The book also includes two free CDs on which four native speakers from Ranafast in the Donegal Gaeltacht read the stories. This package successfully bridges the gap between the written and the spoken word.

Supplementary notes on the Irish of Taisce Focal are to be found on the Resources section of this website.

ISBN 978-0-9555081-0-3

Praghas/Price:  within UK GBP 10.00 (add 70p for p&p) RoI and Europe        Euro 15.00  (add Euro 2.60 for p&p)

The ULTACH Trust does not have on-line credit/debit card facilities; those of you who wish to purchase Taisce Focal using such a method can do at the Oideas Gael shop (www.oideas-gael.com/siopa/).

 

Aithne na nGael/ Gaelic Identities

(eds) Gordon McCoy with Maolcholaim Scott (2000)

 Belfast: Institute of Irish Studies and ULTACH, 161pp,                     ISBN 0 85389 766 2  GBP 9.50/ Euro 15.00

Scottish and Irish Gaelic share the same roots yet have been separated for a long time. The aim of this inspiring book is to contribute towards renewing this link. The work provides insights into the Gaelic worlds of Ireland, Scotland, and Man. Both experts and the general public will find the study interesting. Gaelic Identities is a timely and accessible study which provides an insight into the different linguistic communities from antiquity to the contemporary period. Language activists, journalists, historians, and experts on religion, law, and the arts explore the history of the languages and efforts to revive them in the last century. There is a particular focus on Scotland in the new era of devolution, which will become a point of comparison for Gaelic speakers in Ireland and Scotland.

Articles by: Máire Herbert, Donald Meek, Alwyn Thomson, Tormod Caimbeul, Robert Dunbar, Aodán MacPóilin, Anne Lorne Gillies, Calum MacGillean, Peadar Morgan, Philip Gawne, Lars Kabel and Kenneth MacKinnon

 

The Irish Language in Northern Ireland

ed. Aodán Mac Póilin (1997)

Belfast: Iontaobhas ULTACH, 211 pp, ISBN 0-9516466-3-X, GBP 6.00 (out of print; see articles by Camille O’Reilly and Gordon McCoy on CAIN resource website: http://cain.ulst.ac.uk/issues/language/)  

The essays in this publication, which range from the personal to the scholarly, revisits old questions with new perspectives.

Essays include: 'Living with Irish', Ian Malcolm; 'Plus ça change: the Irish language and politics', Aodán Mac Póilin; 'The very dogs in Belfast will bark in Irish, The Unionist Government and the Irish language 1921-43', Liam Andrews; 'Nationalists and the Irish language in Northern Ireland: Competing perspectives', Camille O'Reilly; 'Protestant learners of Irish in Northern Ireland', Gordon McCoy; 'Aspects of the Irish language movement', Aodán Mac Póilin; 'Can linguistic minorities cope with a favourable majority?', Antaine Ó Donnaile.

     

Presbyterians and the Irish Language

Roger Blaney (1996)

Belfast: Ulster Historical Foundation in association with ULTACH Trust, 246pp, GBP 6.50/ Euro 10.00

This book traces the Presbyterian Irish-speaking tradition from its early roots in Gaelic Scotland through the Plantation and Williamite War periods to its successive revivals in the late decades of each of the 18th, 19th, and most recently, 20th centuries. It includes detailed biographies of influential Irish-speaking Presbyterians, clerical and lay, whose love of the language helped ensure its survival.

 

Tonn Rúraí: Legends of Dundrum Bay

 Aodán Mac Póilin (2001) 

 Belfast: Ultach Trust, 24pp  GBP 3.00/ Euro 4.00

This book consists of English language translations of some of the ancient tales of Dundrum Bay. The examples are all from the heroic saga literature, and were written down between the 7th and 15th centuries, although their origins go back to pre-Christian times. 

 

The Irish Language and the Unionist Tradition

ed. Pilib Mistéil (1994)

Belfast: Ulster People's College/ ULTACH Trust, 44pp GBP 1.50/ Euro 2.00

This pamphlet contains the text of the lectures presented at the third seminar on the Irish language organised by the Ulster People's College, Belfast, entitled The Irish Language and the Unionist Tradition. The transcriptions include a lecture by Dr. Christopher D. McGimpsey, then honorary secretary of the Ulster Unionist Party, a Belfast City Councillor and a Trustee of ULTACH Trust. There is also a contribution by William Smith, a voluntary worker with the Woodvale Resource Centre and an active trade union member. Canon Coslett Quinn who had been Professor of Biblical Greek at Trinity College Dublin, also gives his perspective on the language. He had translated the New Testament into Irish and also produced Irish language versions of the Church's prayer book and hymns. There is also a lecture by Breandán Ó Buachalla who was then Professor of Modern Irish Language and Literature at University College Dublin. Among his publications is I mBéal Feirste Cois Cuain (1969), a study of the cultural life of Belfast in the nineteenth century.

How to Broadcast the Irish Language in Northern Ireland: Irish language broadcasting and the Belfast Agreement

Don Anderson (1999)

Belfast: ULTACH Trust, 25 pp, ISBN 0-9516466-5-6 GBP 1.50/ Euro 2.00

This report examines the implications of the commitments given in the Belfast Agreement of 1998. It summarises present provision for Celtic language broadcasting in the UK, outlines the options, and suggests a framework which could deliver the promises of the Agreement effectively. The report makes a compelling case for the establishment of an Irish Language Broadcasting Fund for Northern Ireland.

 

                                                                                                                    Conas an Ghaeilge a chraoladh i dTuaisceart Éireann: Craolachán agus comhaontú Bhéal Feirste

Don Anderson (1999)

Béal Feirste: Iontaobhas ULTACH, 25 lch, ISBN 0-9516466-5-6,  GBP  1.50/ Euro 2.00

Irish language version of the above

 

Irish-medium television in Northern Ireland

Aodán Mac Póilin (1997)

Belfast: ULTACH Trust, 34 pp, ISBN 0-9516466-2-1, GBP  1.50/ Euro 2.00

This bilingual pamphlet makes the case for a modest investment in a training and production package for Teilifís na Gaeilge - the Irish-language channel set up in the Republic of Ireland in 1996 - which would give the Irish language community in Northern Ireland a more comprehensive service than that for Gaelic speakers in Scotland for a fraction of the cost of the Gaelic service. It argues that Teilfís na Gaeilge provides the UK government with a major opportunity to show its commitment to cultural diversity within Northern Ireland, enhance cross-border cooperation and provide new employment opportunities.

 

TG4 Ó Thuaidh: Extending TG4 in Northern Ireland–Clearing the Copyright Hurdles. Don Anderson (2003) Belfast: ULTACH Trust, 44pp, GBP  1.50/Euro 2.00

TG4, the Irish language television station, was not widely available in Northern Ireland, particularly in the Greater Belfast area, for many years. The process of extending the signal ran into one major snag, copyright. This report, written by an expert for non-expert readers, examines the complexities and outlines, in plain, non-technical language a number of ways in which the difficulties could be resolved. The work iis presented in a bilingual format.

  

Oidhreacht Oirghiall, a bibliography of Irish literature and philology relating to the south-east-North Lenister region: Printed sources

Peter Smith (1997) Belfast: Iontaobhas ULTACH, 132 pp, ISBN 0-9516466-1-3, GBP 6.00/ Euro 9.00

Peter Smith has drawn from a wide variety of sources to compile this bibliography, which focuses on the historic Oriel, but also draws on material from surrounding counties. The vast body of printed material identified in this book relates mainly to the early modern and modern period, from the sixteenth century to the present day. It is an essential resource for the study of Gaelic civilization in the south-east Ulster-North Lenister region. Section headings are arranged as follows: General; Sources; Sociolingustics; Dialects; Linguistic analysis; Lexicology; Names; Literature and learning; Narrative literature; Verse; Christianity; Cultural history; Unpublished theses; Miscellaneous; Unverifiable.

 

Protastúnaigh an Lae Inniu agus An Ghaeilge/Contemporary Protestant Learners of Irish. Gordon McCoy and Róise Ní Bhaoill. Belfast: Iontaobhas ULTACH,   48 pp, GBP 3.00,  Euro 6.00 (includes postage and packing)

 

This publication presents a range of the experiences of Protestant learners of Irish in Northern Ireland. Case studies of individuals and groups are used to explore various themes, including learning strategies and religious and political identities. It is demonstrated that class background and home district are powerful influences on how Protestants perceive and learn Irish. Section headings are arranged as follows: Introduction; Elaine's Story; Peter's Story; Jason's Story; The North Down Group; The Glencairn Story; Analysis; Conclusion; Glossary. The work is published in bilingual form, so will be of benefit to learners of Irish, especially at an intermediate or advanced stage.  

 ÁISEANNA TEANGA I nGAEILGE CHÚIGE ULADH

LANGUAGE RESOURCES IN ULSTER IRISH

 

Now You're Talking, A Multimedia Irish course for beginners

Éamonn Ó Dónaill, Deirbhile Ní Churraighín  (1995) Dublin: Gill & McMillan, 251 pp, GBP 10.00/Euro 15.00

(as cló/ out of print)

Clár/Contents: Ag bualadh le daoine/Meeting people; Cur in aithne/Introductions; Ag labhairt faoi do chúlra/Speaking about your background; Ag plé teangacha/Discussing lanaguages; Ag cur tuairimí in iúl / Expressing opinions; Ag ordú deochanna / Ordering drinks; Ag rá cá bhfuil tú ag dul / Saying where you're going; Ag plé postanna / Discussing jobs; Ag tabhairt orduithe agus treoracha / Giving orders and instructions; An teaglach 1 / The family 1; Ag fágáil comhluadair / Taking your leave; An teaghlach 2 / The family 2; Cúrsaí an lae / Daily routine/ Suíomh agus gluaiseachta 1 / Location and movement 1; Ag siopadóireacht / Shopping; Ag iarraidh rudaí / Asking for things; Ag dul ar saoire / Going on holiday; Ag labhairt le páistí agus cairde / Speaking to children and friends; Ag cur síos ar dhaoine / Describing people/ Ag tabhairt cuirí / Giving invitations/ Ag iarraidh ceada agus garanna / Asking for permission and favours; Ag malartú scéalta nuachta / Exchanging news; Suíomh agus gluaiseachta 2 / Location and movement 2; Tuilleadh faoi chúlra agus faoi dhátaí / More about the background and dates; Ag dul go dtí an bhialann / Going to the restaurant; Caitheamh aimsire agus buanna / Pastimes and talents; Ag cónaí agus ag obair thar lear / Living and working abroad; Ag labhairt faoinam atá le theacht / Speaking about the future; Useful information; How the Language Works; Answers; Topics Index; Grammar Index.

 

Abair Leat!, Leibhéal 1, Cuid 1

Siuán Ní Mhaonaigh, Éamonn Ó Dónaill (1999) Béal Feirste: Iontaobhas ULTACH, 166 lch, GBP 15.00/ Euro 24.00

 

Is cúrsa ranga é seo do mhúinteoirí ar mian leo Gaeilge a theagasc do dhaoine fásta. Tá se dírithe ar ar fhoghlaimeoirí a bhfuil an méid atá sa chéad leabhar (féach thuas deanta acu).

I measc na nithe atá sa chúrsa seo tá: ábhar do chúrsa deich seachtainí; pleananna do gach rang sa chúrsa; míniú símplí ar chuid de na pointí is lárnaí gramadaí; splanc-chardai agus ábhair is feidir a fhótacóipeáil; caiséad ar a bhfuil na frásaí is tábhachtaí sa chúrsa agus gníomhaíochtaí éisteachta don seomra ranga.

Clár: Ag bualadh le daoine; Do cheantar féin; An teaghlach; An saol laethúil; Caitheamh aimsire; Bia agus deoch; An duine; Cúrsaí oibre; An teach agus treoracha; Laetha saoire; Anailís ar riachtanais (samplach); Comhairle do na foghlaimeoirí ag tús cúrsa; Liosta leabhar don mhúinteoir; Freagraí na gníomhaíochtaí.

Abair Leat! is a course book for teachers of Irish, it provides the materials necessary to teach a ten-week course, including roelplay, class plans; flash cards; and an audio-tape.

Abair Leat!, Leibhéal 1, Cuid 2

Siuán Ní Mhaonaigh, Éamonn Ó Dónaill  (1999) Béal Feirste: Iontaobhas ULTACH, 166 lch,   GBP 15.00/ Euro 24.00

 

Is cúrsa ranga é seo do mhúinteoirí ar mian leo Gaeilge a theagasc do ghlantosaitheoiri. Tá sé fóirsteanach do mhúinteoirí atá ar bheagán taithí chomh maith leo siúd a bhfuil roinnt mhaith taithí acu. Tugtar tus áite do Chanúint Uladh ach is féidir leis an té a dteastaíonn uaidh canúint eile a mhúineadh úsáid a bhaint as na pleananna ceachta agus as na pictiúirí atá le fáil i ngach aonad.

I measc na nithe atá sa chúrsa seo tá: ábhar do chúrsa deich seachtainí; pleananna do gach rang sa chúrsa; míniú símplí ar chid de na pointí is lárnaí gramadaí; splanc-chardai agus ábhair is feidir a fhótacóipeáil; caiséad ar a bhfuil na frásaí is tábhachtaí sa chúrsa agus gníomhaíochtaí éisteachta don seomra ranga.

Clár: Ag bualadh le daoine; An teaghlach; Caitheamh aimsire; Éadaí agus siopadóireacht; Cúrsaí fostaíochta; Taisteal agus laetha saoire; Treoracha, orduithe agus garanna; Ag labhairt faoin am atá romhainn; Tinneas agus sláinte; Cuirí/Ag déanamh socruithe; Comhairle agus eolas d'fhoghlaimeoirí; Ceistneoir ag deireadh cúrsa (sampla) Ceistneoir faoi Abair Leat!; Freagraí na gníomhaíochtaí.

Abair Leat! is a course book for teachers of Irish, it provides the materials necessary to teach a ten-week course, including roleplay, class plans; flash cards; and an audio-tape.

 

Tús Maith: Cúrsa Féinteagaisc Gaeilge D'Aosaigh/ A Self-Instructional Course in Irish for Adults

Risteard Mac Gabhann (2002) Ar fáil ó/Available from  Ogmios, 10 Bóthar Dhún an Chreagáin, Doire BT48 OAD.                     GBP 20/ Euro 30

This course includes a coursebook and CDs of recorded support material. The coursebook contains the text of twenty lessons with convenient and clearly presented explanatory notes, beginning with a useful introduction to the Irish sound and spelling system. Each lesson is presented in units of study and includes practice and test materials covering the most common structures in Irish based on a carefully selected vocabulary.

 

Tús Maith: Cúrsa Féinteagaisc Gaeilge D'Aosaigh Cuid a Dó / A Self-Instructional Course in Irish for Adults Part Two

Risteard Mac Gabhann (2004) Ar fáil ó/Available from  Ogmios, 10 Bóthar Dhún an Chreagáin, Doire BT48 OAD. 

GBP 20/ Euro 30

Second part of the course, including 20 more lessons.

 

NEW / ÚR!

Speaking Irish / An Ghaeilge Bheo
Take your language skills beyond basics

Siuán Ní Mhaonaigh & Antain Mac Lochlainn

 

 

Praghas

Euro 29.99 GBP 19.99

ISBN: 0071475621

ISBN13: 9780071475624

  

 

Le fáil ó www.litriocht.com agus ó Chló Iar-Chonnachta (www.cic.ie) agus agus ó dhíoltóirí leabhar eile

 

 

 

 

Eolas faoin phacáiste:

Pacáiste foghlama den scoth atá in Speaking Irish / An Ghaeilge Bheo, a thugann deis iontach d'fhoghlaimeoirí a dtuiscint ar an Ghaeilge labhartha a fheabhsú agus eolas ceart a chur ar an teanga bheo.  

Tá DVD ann ar a bhfuil agallaimh le breis agus 20 cainteoir Gaeilge, gach duine acu ag caint go nádúrtha gan script ar bith. Cloisfidh tú cainteoirí breátha as Ciarraí, Dún na nGall, Gaillimh agus Baile Átha Cliath. Tá os cionn 45 agallamh ar fad ann, a chlúdaíonn fiche téama ar leith. I measc na n-ábhar cainte tá an timpeallacht, an teaghlach, an pholaitíocht, siamsaíocht agus gnéithe de chultúr na hÉireann.

T leabhar snasta ann ina bhfuil téacs na n-agallamh go léir, chomh maith le nótaí foclóra, foghraíochta agus cultúrtha. Gheofar treoir ann faoi phointí gramadaí a mbíonn deacrachtaí ag foghlaimeoirí leo. Tá ceisteanna tuisceana ann chun cabhrú le foghlaimeoirí brí na n-agallamh a thuiscint agus snas a chur ar a gcuid cainte féin. I gcúl an leabhair atá na freagraí agus aistriúcháin Bhéarla ar na hagallaimh ar fad. Bainfidh múinteoirí an-leas as na bileoga saothair don seomra ranga is féidir a íoslódáil saor in aisce ó mhprofessional.com

Rud annamh is ea Speaking Irish / An Ghaeilge Bheo - pacáiste beo bríomhar a fhreastalann ar riachtanais na bhfoghlaimeoirí sin atá ag iarraidh snas agus blas a chur ar a gcuid Gaeilge. 

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