Show Notes
My guest this week, Caoimhín, is a talented musician, an Irish Language advocate, a creative storyteller and a gentle soul, as his name "Caoimhín" suggests. In this soothing episode, Caoimhín takes us from his childhood all the way into his adult life where the common denominator was, and still is, music. He is a gifted traditional musician and plays various instruments including the banjo, flute and fiddle. Caoimhín adores traditional Irish music and he claims he enjoyed it even when it wasn't as cool as it is today! Despite his love and respect for the music in its traditional form, he has been known to add a kick drum or a sub base to ancient Irish songs as seen in his latest single, Bímse féin ag iascaireacht. The complex layer of trance and dance which he adds to the music has allowed him to preserve Irish music while adding to it, which he believes is a beautiful way to modernise and have fun with traditional components of our music. Caoimhín is a Gaeilgeoir but highlights the importance of lifelong learning and even shares some innovative tips and tricks on how to practise and incorporate the language into everyday life. This episode is not to be missed - I thoroughly enjoyed my chat with Caoimhín. Be sure to follow Caoimhín on Instagram at @caoimhinceol to keep up to date with his latest projects. Go raibh míle maith agat, a chara - Thank you, friend. Ba mhór an pléisiúr é - It was a great pleasure!
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Bhuel, cad is féidir linn a rá? A lán, ar ndóigh! Well, what can we say? A lot, obviously! Is láithreoir, léiritheoir, bean ghrinn, ambasadóir Oxfam agus rógaire í Bláithín, agus spéirbhean amach is amach. Bláithín is a presenter, producer, comedian, Oxfam ambassador and rogue, and an out and out goddess! Bhí an-chraic againn ag caint faoina turas, a cruthaitheacht, agus a grá don Ghaeilge. We had great craic talking about her journey, creativity, and love for Irish. Phléamar ceisteanna cosúil le - We discussed questions like: An teanga choimeádach nó liobrálach í an Ghaeilge? Is Irish a conservative or liberal language? Nó an bhfuil an pobal ag athrú? Or is the community changing? An bhfuil an Ghaeilge níos greannmhaire inti féin ná an Béarla? Is Irish intrinsically funnier than English? Inspioráideach, fuinniúil, eolach, greannmhar, muiníneach - Inspiring, energetic, knowledgeable, funny, confident - Tá grá agam ar Bhlá! I love Blá! Míle buíochas, gach duine! A thousand gratitude, everyone! An eipeasóid 50ú!!!! The 50th episode! An gcreidfeá é? Would you believe it? Is píosa spraoi é! It's a bit of fun. Agus tá sé tábhachtach na comhráite seo a bheith againn - And it's important to have these conversations. Is mór agam do thacaíocht - I appreciate your support!
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Our conversation spans the world of languages and the world in each language. Sophia Smith Galer is an award-winning journalist and author best known for pioneering vertical-video reporting on platforms like TikTok. Recognised as one of British Vogue's 25 most influential women in the UK, she has amassed over 200 million views for her reporting on technology, language, and culture. Sophia is also one of just four people ever to have won University Challenge twice!We explore her recent book, How to Kill a Language, which is a hopeful, healing, humorous, insightful book which I highly recommend. Her research resonates so deeply with our own native tongue. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Grma as éisteacht! Thank you for listening! Beidh tú sásta gur éist tú :) You will be glad you did. Míle buíochas, a chara Sophia - Many thanks, Sophia :) Ba phleisiúr é - It was a pleasure :)
Múinteoir bródúil anseo! Proud teacher here! Ba phleisiúr é bheith ag caint le Caoimhín, mo chara agus mo dhalta - It was a pleasure to speak with Kevin, my friend and my student. Nach bhfuil tú tógtha leis? Aren't you impressed with him? Taispeánann sé cad atá indéanta le cleachtadh, paisean, bród, obair chrua agus grá don dúshlán! He shows what is possible with practice, passion, pride, hard work and love for the challenge! Labhraíomar faoi ghnó, a bhácús, bainisteoireacht, cruthaitheacht, a thuras leis an nGaeilge, agus ceird fháilteachais. We spoke about business, his bakery, management, creativity, his journey with Irish and the art of hospitality. Thaitin sé go mór mór liom, a chara :) Go raibh míle maith agat! Feicfidh tú a bhácús in Athens, Georgia, SAM (USA) https://www.independentbaking.com/ Agus ar instagram: independentbakingco