If you’re a fluent Irish speaker or just looking to practice and hear a few words, here’s a list of podcasts in Irish

Comedy podcasts #
By Caoimhe Ní Chathail. Isn’t it said that 3 is a magic number? My third hundred might be my best hundred yet. But before I embark on this journey I’m going to seek advice from a few sages who have walked the path before me.
Bantracht is an entertaining new series which captures the highs and lows of motherhood and family life through the eyes of two friends with young children, Méabh Nic Alastair & Milène Fegan.
🏆 Nominated as one of the five best Irish language podcasts in the 2023 Irish Podcast Awards.
Are you addicted to tea? Do you know how to make a ‘Thirst Trap’? Do you know the difference between Gen-Z and Millennials? Learn about that and more on Gafa with Sinéad and Rút!
HOW TO GAEL is a bilingual podcast. A new generation of Irish speakers, Doireann, Louise and Síomha are living, working, socialising and reviving the Irish language in a way that is interesting, fun and just good craic. You will not learn the conditional method on this pod – forget grammar and homework. This is giving bilingual bottomless brunch, car chats with your friends, the stuff in your whatsapp group.

Jó Johnny Joe is a new radio drama series, a dark comedy written by acclaimed playwright Darach Mac Con Iomaire.
With a crack team of the internet’s soundest Irish speakers, Darach will explore topics like differences between the Irish and English versions of the Constitution, silent letters, Gaeilge and technology, how new words get added to the dictionary and which old words have fallen out.
It’s an all slammer, no grammar half hour.
Hey gals Welcome to the best podcast for the gaels, gals and inner girlbosses that we all are This is a space to encourage the Irish language in a creative way (i.e. through icks lists, spicy Gael-cultúr and “hot or not” the Gaelic edition) Lotsa love, Clí and Emma xx
We are Hugh Mac Giolla Chearra, Áine Mhaoir & James Ó Flatharta discussing everything under the sun!
A new edition every Friday here and on
Raidió Rí-Rá.
News podcasts #
Fada is Fairsing is a programme that began on Raidió na Life in September 2013. The programme focuses on various stories from countries around the world from major news stories, to Irish language community stories, with a few pieces of world music here and there too.
🏆 Nominated as one of the five best Irish language podcasts in the 2022 Irish Podcast Awards.
Podcasts on culture #
Beo ar Éigean is presented by RTÉ’s Irish Language Digital Coordinator, Siún Ní Dhuinn, and Sinéad Ní Uallacháin and Áine Ní Bhreisleáin from RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta.
🏆 The women of Beo Ar Éigean took home the gold medal in the Irish language category at the 2022 Irish Podcast Awards.
Current events discussed by a wide range of presenters. Particular emphasis on matters in the north.

A collection of short stories from Ulster available as a book and podcast
🏆 Nominated as one of the top five Irish language podcasts in the 2023 Irish Podcast Awards.
Bluiríní Béaloidis is the podcast from the National Folklore Collection, University College Dublin, and is a platform for exploring the Irish and European folklore traditions across a wide range of subjects and topics.
In the first ever podcast from
TG4, Micheál Ó Ciaraidh will spend time with well-known Irish speakers, Maitiú Ó Coimín, Clisare, Petrol Rose, Daniel Twomey, Jeaic O’Conghaile, Doireann Ní Ghlacáin and Síomha Ní Ruairc.

This is a series focused on women of achievement in various fields, with each edition having a specific theme. Each episode tells a moving story about an Irish woman in history who achieved something, and features personal interviews with women who are involved in the same fields today.
🏆 Winner of the Best Irish Language Podcast award at the 2023 Irish Podcast Awards.
ClubLeabhar.com aims to encourage people in Ireland and other countries around the world to read Irish language books.
A podcast from
Raidió Rí-Rá where we review albums, films, books and more that are very popular with the Irish-speaking community.
Grab a cup of tea or a glass of wine, relax and share your thoughts with us on the topic at hand.
A Podcast series in which a guest will talk to Ógie Ó Céilleachair each week. The first series will run for six weeks with a new guest each week.
A few questions for people from Donegal
A national podcast series from the Irish Language Planning Officers (LPOs). Language Planning Officers from across the country are launching a new podcast series called Craic Pod featuring Ireland’s biggest stars, from sports, music, writing, dance, poetry etc.
A podcast about our folklore, mythology, our traditions and our homeland. Come to the native’s house for an evening of storytelling by the fireside with Cían Mhic Coistela & Cúáin de Búrca. In this light and fun series, we will learn about the beliefs and stories that are at the heart of our identity as Gaels. Return to your homeland!
The Irish language podcast for the modern world. In this podcast I will be talking to the people who are trying to bring our language into the twenty-first century!
A vibrant mix of Irish language, music and literature presented by Shirley Ní Ríagáin
Every Wednesday at 4pm. One episode in fluent Irish, and another in simpler Irish. In partnership with Learn Irish Online. To sign up for a Learn Irish Online membership, and access resources to help you with your Irish, go to Patreon.com/learnirishonline
Being a Gaelgal is a mindset! Gaelgals discussing everything under the sun through the medium of Irish; music, fashion, sports, make-up, the Irish language, art, current affairs & travel. Podcast by
Raidió Rí-Rá.
Welcome to Giob Geab, a
Gaelbhratach podcast! This is the voice of the
Gaelbhratach community: challenges, opportunities and personal stories of the scheme. We will ask the same 5 questions of teachers, students, staff and the community of the scheme, as well as the voice of the Irish language community on a theme that is central to each edition.
Guthanna Gaelphobal sheds light on the work being done by language planning groups across the country outside the Gaeltacht. Ursula Ní Shabhaois speaks to a wide range of people working in Gaelphobal across the country about their experiences, the challenges they have faced so far and the advice they would have for people undertaking this work in the future.
A podcast that gives my perspective on life and things that catch my eye and attention.
A bilingual podcast with highlights from the studio & more!
A podcast focused on Irish literature. All printed Irish books can be found at
www.litriocht.com
In this series, the
Raidió Rí-Rá team talks to interesting people from the Irish language world about everyday life, from language to health and more.
A new edition every Friday and at noon on
Raidió Rí-Rá.
Did you miss an excellent interview or program? Every effort is made to make interviews and programs available to listeners online! You can listen to ‘Meon na mBan’ and many more
anseo.
Nuall na nÓg is a brand new Irish language podcast. The gang will tackle major social and political issues that are of great concern to young people in Ireland and around the world. We will also have fun discussing the ups and downs, all under the breath of the left wing and the Irish language.
This podcast is bilingual.
A discussion show in English for Irish language learners around the world.
A podcast series that examines and discusses the
An Dream Dearg #AchtAnois campaign and other community-led movements as we pursue language and human rights. Join the discussion. #Dearg
A podcast from Met Éireann – the National Meteorological Service of Ireland. In this monthly podcast we will discuss all things weather and climate.
Podcasts about popular topics and much more
A monthly podcast series aimed at the Irish-speaking community in County Kildare.
Did you miss an excellent interview or program? Every effort is made to make interviews and programs available to listeners online!
Mayo’s Irish language podcast. Listen to the hosts’ ramblings as they discuss the Irish language and Gaeltacht issues in a broad way.
A wide range of podcasts from the leading Gaeltacht station.
Food is at the heart of life and is connected to the story and life of the individual and the community. In this series, Doireann Breathnach talks to special guests about the meals that have left the biggest mark on them, and the stories that go with them.
🏆 Nominated as one of the top five Irish language podcasts in the 2022 Irish Podcast Awards.
On ‘Seal le Seán’, Seán Ó Dubhchon travels around the country meeting special guests in the Irish language world. Seal le Seán can be heard every Friday at 8am on Raidió Rí-Rá.
🏆 Nominated as one of the top five Irish language podcasts in the 2023 Irish Podcast Awards.
This podcast series will feature works that have been awarded literary prizes by the Oireachtas over the years, including prose, poetry, short stories, drama and more.
An Irish-language podcast discussing health, good habits, lifestyle tips and plenty of fun along the way. Individual programs with your host, Kathryn Ní Mhaoláin, and dynamic interviews with our special guests!
Splanc is presented by Cuán Ó Flatharta. Splanc is an Irish language informative magazine programme that airs on Newstalk every Friday between 10-12pm. It provides an insight into many aspects of Irish life and caters to those interested in interesting stories and entertaining radio. The programme makes every effort to cater for both the native speaker and the learner, you will both enjoy and enjoy Splanc.
A thought for anyone who wants to improve their life. You alone have the power to set and achieve your life goals.
Join us as we discuss the biggest stories on the news! Music, fun, conversation and of course, tea with Emma, Niall and Aodhán.
Mesélaí is a new series that gives a platform to the creativity of the Irish language community, with self-recorded writing, music and poetry. With a diverse range of voices to be heard in the programmes; from experienced creators to those creating content here for the first time, this is a series that showcases the talent and imagination that exists in the community.
🏆 This podcast received second place in the Irish language category at the 2022 Irish Podcast Awards.
Sinéad Ní Uallacháin interviews special guests in this series.
In the forgotten world of the London Underground, a homeless Irishman manages to kill a number of people, with no regard for himself or his crimes. This is a true crime story, a six-part series, from RTÉ in Ireland and Third Ear in Denmark. Irish and English versions available.
Do you want to brush up on your Irish but don’t have the time to read grammar books? Welcome to What the Focal!? – a podcast with Ciara Ní É that gives a platform to the most prominent Irish language experts out there! Each week Ciara will interview a knowledgeable guest, to help you improve your Irish. If you want to listen to relaxed conversations that will enhance your language skills, join us!
Sports podcasts #
Barbara and Dónal live in Galway and they like to talk about cycling.
Listen to An Spota Dubh, a sports programme with Cárthach Bán Breathnach and Cian Ó Griallais every Friday morning. They feature interviews with guests from the world of sports, chat and much more discussing the week’s sports stories. The programme is also available on iTunes and Soundcloud.
🏆 This podcast won third place in the Irish language category at the 2022 Irish Podcast Awards.
Welcome to Comhscór,
Raidió Rí-Rá’s sports podcast. Presented by Clíodhna Ní Dhufaigh and Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin, Comhscór aims to discuss men’s and women’s sports on an equal footing and to promote gender equality in sports. The programme will be heard live on
Raidió Rí-Rá every Monday at 20:00, and available wherever you listen to podcasts afterwards.
Additional information #