Hello all, My name is Thomas. I have been interested in learning the Irish language for some time. In part, this is because half of my ancestors came fom Ireland at some point. I also find it an intriguing language and quite different from my native English.
I didn't really know where to start on the learning process, but I figured that by joining an Irish language forum or two, I could eventually find my way.
That being said, I have NO knowledge of the language except a few greetings I have leaned in my research. I hope that wil all change at some point.
I am grateful that this forum is here and I hope to compare notes (and conversation) with you all at some point in the future!

Hi Thomas. Tá fáilte romhat! You are welcome! Any relation to Malcolm?

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A Shaoirse ! Ná bí dána, anois !

You are very welcome to ILF, Thomas. Don't be afraid to ask questions. There will be no shortage of answers. (Especially with Saoirse around. *rolleyes*)

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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).

Thanks for the warm(?) welcome.
I will end up asking a lot of questions at some point, so be forewarned!
Malcolm? Nope. My real last name is Cross so an X is what I tack on.

Tá sé go deas bualadh leat, a Thomáis!

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Dia dhuit dach gach duine.

J is anam dom agus tá mé ag foghlaim Gaeilge. Is as Baile Atha Cliath mé.


Howdy everyone, J here relearning Irish and loving it

Ta me ag dul go dti an raganna gaeilge so leabhrleann. Ta siad saor agus ta siad go hiontach. Ta an muinteoir go ana maith. Ta me sasta agus feabhas a chur ar mo chuid gaelige.

I hope this makes sense. I am really enjoying re-learning our beautiful language

Dia dhuit!

Hello everyone, my name is Michelle. I just recently started learning Irish. I am half Irish and it always upset me that I am completely immersed in my Italian half and speak Italian fluently, but not my Irish half.

So I started my quest to be more immersed in my Irish side by visited Ireland. I fell in love and became fascinated with the language (sad it is spoken so little). I have been to Italy many times, but when I was in Ireland I felt at peace. It might sound crazy, but non the less, it is true. For this reason I have decided to dedicate most of my free time to learning the language.

So far I have learned the basics through Rosetta Stone. I know some people hate it, but it has been helping me a bit. I do however realize that this alone will not bring me to my desired goal of being close to fluent in Irish. Therefore this forum seemed to be a great place for me to join. I hope to learn a lot from you all =]

Welcome, Michelle. I have just started learning, also. You have come to the right place. There is a wealth of information here and plenty of good folks to answer any questions you may or to offer advice.