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“Love the interplay of the hosts and their senses of humor. Will miss it greatly when it wraps up - any chance you’ll reconsider? Or revive it at some point? Hoping so! (Edited Oct 2023: What a delight to see a new episode come back from the dead and pop up in my feed this morning! I hope you will...”Read full review »
bklne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/23
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“Stumbled across this pod recently. First episode was the Blindboy one which was great. Shows like this are great for curing work-related boredom.”
GFrankieton via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/13/23
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“I love this podcast that I have just discovered. It opens up so many inroads to learning about and loving modern Irish language in its cultural context. Funny, entertaining in every episode. I still recommend it to enjoy the great fun while it lasted.”
annoying and useless via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/23
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“A charming podcast about Irish, Ireland and Irish peoples. If you’re new to the Irish language, the presenters talk about Irish in such a way that breaks down myths about the difficulties of learning it. It’s hilarious and I couldn’t recommend it enough.”
thatjamesboy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/29/21
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“Funny, interesting, entertaining: this podcast is my absolute favourite.
If you are at ALL interested in Ireland, listen to this podcast, as it examines a huge variety of topics through the lens of the Irish language. With a range of guests from all over Ireland, the team of hosts always draws...”Read full review »
AlderneyMan via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/19/21
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“Good but Gearóidín’s swearing grates a bit. Adds nothing. And I’m from Laois.”
Officer Benny via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/21
“I don’t have a drop of Irish ancestry, but I enjoy learning languages, and Irish looked interesting (and, let’s face it, downright bizarre at times). I looked for podcasts as Gaeilge, and this was one of the top suggestions, so I gave it a try. I normally listen only to history podcasts with a...”Read full review »
Jason R Tibbetts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/20
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“I’m not much of an Irish speaker but I enjoy listening to this crew talking about it!”
Nick______Name via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
10/05/20
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“Go hiontach ar fad!!!”
smogairleron via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
06/23/20
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“I only have the ‘cúpla focail’ but am really enjoying this really entertaining English language podcast about the Irish language. Irish in school was never this much fun.”
wexant via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/19/20
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“Great show, really enjoy listening to it. Educational and entertaining!”
BakerSixPack via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/20
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“I just think the bad language is a bit forced as if it makes them cool.”
Coill Dubh via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
01/27/20
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“I have only listened to 2 episodes but they have both been delivered with great warmth, humour and personality from all the participants. I am listening from Manchester in the U.K. and shall continue to listen in chronological order on my long daily commutes. I am fully Irish in terms of blood...”Read full review »
The City Kid Manchester via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/08/19
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“I only know a handful of Irish words, but I so enjoy listening to this podcast. I learn something new with every episode and the love Darach and the crew have for the Irish language is palpable. And they have such a great time! Listening to this podcast is the perfect way to start the day.”
dorkymay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/19
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sara_in_utrecht via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/28/19
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“I love the Motherfocloir podcast, makes me feel connected to home & what’s happening in Ireland now, through Irish & Irish words. I love that it’s current & not singularly reflecting on the island of the past. Loving your work Podcast Dad”
CMhaolcriobhe via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/27/19
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“This has been a great way to help me re engage with gaeilge. Thank you !”
pamelakearney via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/19
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“I love this podcast ! Tá sé ar fheabhas 👌🏼 Go raibh míle maith agaibh.”
LukeCass via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/20/19
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“This podcasts give me so much life!
Agus sin é an tae.”
K. Donnellan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/19
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“I’ve been listening to Motherfocloir after randomly searching podcasts on the Irish language since I’m trying to learn. It has been extremely entertaining to say the least. Very informative, hilarious, with a mix of personalities and perspectives; it sounds more like friends having an intelligent...”Read full review »
gqsmoothe02 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/19
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“Remarkable podcast about the Irish language, and overall all things that make Ireland amazing.”
tarsilakruse via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/16/19
“Fantastic cast of presenters who do a great job of bringing the Irish language to life whilst giving it a modern day context.”
TL-7893 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/16/19
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“I very rarely do reviews but just had to with this 1 and let everyone know how great the show is! Currently binging all episodes and I can’t get enough! Witty little comments in the course of a conversation make u feel like you’re out just having a laugh with pals in a pub! Information is great...”Read full review »
Captain Thommo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/04/19
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“One of the best irish podcasts out there
Especially liked #82 very funny and a lot of gaeilge sprinkled fluidly throughout”
Twirly two via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
06/18/19
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“I love the wonderful people on this podcast, guests and regulars, and it gives me a lot to think about, both with the language and culture. The studio shows are great; very well put together. The live shows are kind of a mess. The latest was rough to get through- got really messy and random. When...”Read full review »
Klerfald via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/19
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“This is the best podcast in Ireland.”
ramonjamon via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
12/31/18
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“Having started my journey in Irish I was looking for something to keep me on track and chanced upon Motherfocloir by accident. Having listened to the current episode in August I then worked my way from the first episode, just enjoying the banter and getting to know the main characters. Now I feel...”Read full review »
gedos via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/28/18
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“I used to just listen to this podcast every week when a new episode came out, however it’s such a gem that I’ve now worked my way through the back catalogue.
Probably my favourite podcast discovery of 2018!”
ellispalmer94 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/27/18
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“Ive listened to the podcast since the episodes were in single figures and the team has steadily grown in confidence as the pod has grown in scope. If you have an interest in the Irish language at any level, this is an indispensable resource for its humour, wry analysis, and consistently topical...”Read full review »
CCaggers via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/27/18
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“Look forward to this every Friday. More Peadar and Gearóidín, but less Ola. She doesn’t add much and her voice is a tough listen. I’d rather listen to a bag of cats ride when she’s on.”
Pooka MacPhellimey via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/09/18
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“The podcast started out really strong. They had lots of interesting topics relating to the language, culture, and history. In the last month, it's turned into a free-for-all of just random guests rambling without a cohesive topic. It feels like it's just a who's who of Irish...”Read full review »
zeleny10 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/18
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“Absolutely love this podcast! All the presenters and guests are sharp, witty and really funny! I’m just starting to learn Irish and the love these guys have for the language make me want to keep progressing at it! Cúig réaltaí!”
oneillpaul via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/16/18
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“Just binged a bunch of MotherFoclóir, listening over in Australia, now inspired to read Nuala Ní Dhomhaill’s poetry, Flann O’Brien’s collected letters, Kinsella’s Táin; to use Cork slang with confidence and to write as Gaelige in Vikipédia and Twitter. Slán agus go raibh maith agat!”
Wanderlywagonbosco via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/15/18
“Have been waiting years for a show like this! It’s always light hearted and enjoyable which is the way our approach to Irish should be. Thanks for celebrating the language and Irish culture without taking it too seriously.”
Lúcás via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/28/18
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“I started re-learning Irish. This podcast has been a saving grace. If platforms like this were around when I was in school, I would have done a lot better in irish. The most amazing thing is how their passion for irish transfered to me.
Thank you to everybody involved!”
Dymond89ay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/18
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“For an Irish exile, this Celtic ray back home provides wonderful entertainment but is informative too. A big GRMA to Darach, Peadar, Siun, Emer and all the contributing cast and their guests.”
Athos Aramis Porthos via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/18
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“The only podcast I listen to”
Bernadette Brady via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
05/18/18
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“I lovelovelove this podcast and its team of quirky presenters! I'm from England but fell in love with Ireland on my first visit. Since then I've been trying to cure myself of my English ignorance since Irish/English-Irish history is not taught in schools, and Motherfoclóir has been...”Read full review »
Ladybird_L via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/11/18
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“Love the book, love the podcast! As someone who is learning Irish in America, I like to tune in every week to tap into the world surrounding the Irish language. It's fun, informative, and just a joy.
I don't come to Irish with any of "the baggage" that I hear so much about, but...”Read full review »
Crespomagno via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/18
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“Love this Podcast. Both informative and highly amusing. Great for everybody, from those with no Irish to fluent speakers.”
derekjpnolan via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
05/05/18
“Dia daoibh! So, an underlying theme of this podcast (and the excellent book that goes with it) is that the Irish language has been taught with a lack of inspiration and rejected altogether by some in Ireland. Even now you’ll see tweets by folk criticizing the investment of resources into teaching...”Read full review »
Ellastreet via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/06/18
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“Living abroad leaves me missing Irish humour terribly and Motherfoclóir really fills that void! Fun, informative, and entertaining - its my absolute favourite podcast!”
Éireannach abroad via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/06/18
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“Give her her own podcast 🖤”
Banna433 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/18
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“Motherfoclóir is a podcast by the author of @theirishfor Twitter account, and explores the Irish language with the same sense of playfulness as that account. This podcast will be perfect for anyone interested in the Irish language, Irish culture, or just language in general.”
MattLASchneider via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/05/18
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