A Swiss Cheese:

Fearadh na failte romhat go dtí an suiomh seo. Mise Féabar Mac agus tá mé ag staidear ar an nGaeilge chor ar bheith 3 bliana. Tá a lán craic maith agus spraoi anseo. Tá failte romhat aris!

Hello all! My name is John Smith. I live in Indiana, but I'm from Seattle. My parents were both from Ireland, my father from the Galway area, he was there until he was 16, and my mother from Kilkenny, she came to the US when she was 3. I've been studying Irish lightly for a few years now, it goes in spurts. I have a 3 year old daughter that I'm teaching Irish to. I'm here to learn more and to get a few things translated. I'm glad I found this site, and look forward to spending some time here!

Welcome to the forum John. And the best of luck with the Irish.

Whereabouts in Galway do you know?

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It is recommended that you always wait for three to agree on a translation.
I speak Connemara Irish, and my input will often reflect that.
I will do an mp3 file on request for short translations.
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Welcome, John.

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[hr]Múinteoir Gaeilge - Irish Teacher[/hr]
My "specialty" is Connemara Irish, particularly Cois Fhairrge dialect, but I can also speak Ulster and Munster Irish with native-level pronunciation.
Is fearr Gaeilge ḃriste ná Béarla cliste, cinnte, aċ i ḃfad níos fearr aríst í Gaeilge ḃinn ḃeo na nGaeltaċtaí.
Gaeilge Chonnacht (GC), go háraid Gaeilge Chois Fhairrge (GCF), Gaeilic Uladh (GU), Gaelainn na Mumhan (GM), agus Gaeilge an Chaighdeáin Oifigiúil (CO).

Nice to meet you, John. Welcome to the forum.

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I am only a beginner. Please get confirmation before using any of my suggestions.

Welcome to you John from another Yank (or may I be more specific in saying a Texan). How thrilling that you are respecting your parents and grandparents and treasuring your heritage enough to teach your progeny "cúpla focal". That is very exciting. This group is supportive and will help you in that journey. They've supported me since I began some 2.1/2 years ago. Bhí sé hiontach! (Been wonderful!)

Ádh mór ort, (Good luck to you)
Féabar Mac

Hello everyone! My name is Sierra Bailey and I am interested in learning Gaelic because My family's heritage started in Ireland and I plan on visiting next summer. I find the language to be super fascinating and I am in love with my Irish heritage.

@ sierraBaily Tá failte romhat isteach an suiomh seo! (You're very welcome inside this site). Since your people are from Ireland I would recommend that you learn Irish Gaelic, commonly referred to as "Irish" or "Gaeilge". When you see "How to learn Gaelic" books, be careful because it may be referring to Scottish Gaelic and you'll end up wasting money on something you don't want. Hope you have as wonderful a journey as the rest of us. Bí ag caint i nGaeilge! (Be talking in Irish!)

Slán anois (bye now)
Féabar Mac

High Sierra, oops, I mean Hi, Sierra. Fáilte romhat isteach sa bhfóram. Does your family come from a particular place in Ireland that you know of? We can help you learn general Irish or the specific dialect of that region, whichever you like.

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[hr]Múinteoir Gaeilge - Irish Teacher[/hr]
My "specialty" is Connemara Irish, particularly Cois Fhairrge dialect, but I can also speak Ulster and Munster Irish with native-level pronunciation.
Is fearr Gaeilge ḃriste ná Béarla cliste, cinnte, aċ i ḃfad níos fearr aríst í Gaeilge ḃinn ḃeo na nGaeltaċtaí.
Gaeilge Chonnacht (GC), go háraid Gaeilge Chois Fhairrge (GCF), Gaeilic Uladh (GU), Gaelainn na Mumhan (GM), agus Gaeilge an Chaighdeáin Oifigiúil (CO).

Yes, my family (I do believe) comes from around the Wicklow area. I've been exactly sure where, but I'm learning more about my family every year.