Derek Hollingsworth
@derekholly7.bsky.social
| Psychology | Postcolonialism | Reclaiming my language | Co-founder 7 Cathaoirleach Pobal Gaeilge 15 | #GaeilgeGachLá #100DaysofGaeilge
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Lá 4/5 sa Bhruseil 🇮🇪 🇧🇪
Bhuail mé le cúigear cainteoir Gaeilge idir inné agus inniu - go deas! Tá Conradh na Gaeilge, Comhaltas agus CLG suite anseo. Níos Gaelaí ná na Gaeil iad féin?!
Met 5 Irish speakers here in Brussels in the last two days!
❤️ #Gaeilge
Bhuail mé le cúigear cainteoir Gaeilge idir inné agus inniu - go deas! Tá Conradh na Gaeilge, Comhaltas agus CLG suite anseo. Níos Gaelaí ná na Gaeil iad féin?!
Met 5 Irish speakers here in Brussels in the last two days!
❤️ #Gaeilge
November 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Lá 4/5 sa Bhruseil 🇮🇪 🇧🇪
Bhuail mé le cúigear cainteoir Gaeilge idir inné agus inniu - go deas! Tá Conradh na Gaeilge, Comhaltas agus CLG suite anseo. Níos Gaelaí ná na Gaeil iad féin?!
Met 5 Irish speakers here in Brussels in the last two days!
❤️ #Gaeilge
Bhuail mé le cúigear cainteoir Gaeilge idir inné agus inniu - go deas! Tá Conradh na Gaeilge, Comhaltas agus CLG suite anseo. Níos Gaelaí ná na Gaeil iad féin?!
Met 5 Irish speakers here in Brussels in the last two days!
❤️ #Gaeilge
Fáilte go dtí an Bhruiséil. Dara uair sa Bheilg i gceann coicíse. 🇮🇪 🇧🇪
November 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Fáilte go dtí an Bhruiséil. Dara uair sa Bheilg i gceann coicíse. 🇮🇪 🇧🇪
Oíche deireanach do Michael D. Higgins mar Uachtarán na hÉireann anocht. Bhí mé ag labhairt lena iar-bhearbóir ansin. Dúirt sé go nglacfadh sé a áit sa scuaine i gcónaí, agus go raibh sé béasach agus cairdiúil.
Go raibh maith agaibh Michael, Sabina agus na madraí
Go raibh maith agaibh Michael, Sabina agus na madraí
November 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Oíche deireanach do Michael D. Higgins mar Uachtarán na hÉireann anocht. Bhí mé ag labhairt lena iar-bhearbóir ansin. Dúirt sé go nglacfadh sé a áit sa scuaine i gcónaí, agus go raibh sé béasach agus cairdiúil.
Go raibh maith agaibh Michael, Sabina agus na madraí
Go raibh maith agaibh Michael, Sabina agus na madraí
Sanasaíocht na Gaeilge.
Etymology of Irish words.
Gráinneog - Hedgehog
Gráin - hatred/hated
Gránna - ugly
Óg - little
Gráinneog - cosúil le rud beag gránna
Hedgehog in Irish literally means "ugly/hated little thing"!
Etymology of Irish words.
Gráinneog - Hedgehog
Gráin - hatred/hated
Gránna - ugly
Óg - little
Gráinneog - cosúil le rud beag gránna
Hedgehog in Irish literally means "ugly/hated little thing"!
November 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Sanasaíocht na Gaeilge.
Etymology of Irish words.
Gráinneog - Hedgehog
Gráin - hatred/hated
Gránna - ugly
Óg - little
Gráinneog - cosúil le rud beag gránna
Hedgehog in Irish literally means "ugly/hated little thing"!
Etymology of Irish words.
Gráinneog - Hedgehog
Gráin - hatred/hated
Gránna - ugly
Óg - little
Gráinneog - cosúil le rud beag gránna
Hedgehog in Irish literally means "ugly/hated little thing"!
Irish people are embracing the language, the music, the heritage etc. from a place of deficit forced on them by colonialism. They are reclaiming what's theirs, which is healthy & shows a maturing society, distancing itself from colonial attitudes towards native culture.
November 6, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Irish people are embracing the language, the music, the heritage etc. from a place of deficit forced on them by colonialism. They are reclaiming what's theirs, which is healthy & shows a maturing society, distancing itself from colonial attitudes towards native culture.
Manchán Magan's ashes were being scattered at Uisneach today on Samhain. How totally apt.
For someone who often spoke of liminal places & thresholds, he was so inspiring for so many people who engaged with Gaeilge, the landscape, Irish culture & heritage because of him.
Pic TG4 #Manchán
For someone who often spoke of liminal places & thresholds, he was so inspiring for so many people who engaged with Gaeilge, the landscape, Irish culture & heritage because of him.
Pic TG4 #Manchán
November 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Manchán Magan's ashes were being scattered at Uisneach today on Samhain. How totally apt.
For someone who often spoke of liminal places & thresholds, he was so inspiring for so many people who engaged with Gaeilge, the landscape, Irish culture & heritage because of him.
Pic TG4 #Manchán
For someone who often spoke of liminal places & thresholds, he was so inspiring for so many people who engaged with Gaeilge, the landscape, Irish culture & heritage because of him.
Pic TG4 #Manchán
When I translated Bean Sí (woman of the fairy mound/fairy woman) for an English friend, they asked why such a terrifying image is associated with her.
I had to explain that Irish fairies don't have pointy ears and wings. They'll f**k you up if you mess with them!
#Halloween
I had to explain that Irish fairies don't have pointy ears and wings. They'll f**k you up if you mess with them!
#Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 6:39 PM
When I translated Bean Sí (woman of the fairy mound/fairy woman) for an English friend, they asked why such a terrifying image is associated with her.
I had to explain that Irish fairies don't have pointy ears and wings. They'll f**k you up if you mess with them!
#Halloween
I had to explain that Irish fairies don't have pointy ears and wings. They'll f**k you up if you mess with them!
#Halloween
Focail i mBéarla atá Gaelach ó dhúcas:
Banshee, a forboding female spirit, borrowed into English in 1600s. Originally 'Bean Sí', 'woman of the fairies'.
Oíche Shamhna (Halloween) is a festival originating in Gaelic Ireland & Scotland.
🎃 came later!
Oíche Shamhna shona duit!
Happy Halloween to you!
Banshee, a forboding female spirit, borrowed into English in 1600s. Originally 'Bean Sí', 'woman of the fairies'.
Oíche Shamhna (Halloween) is a festival originating in Gaelic Ireland & Scotland.
🎃 came later!
Oíche Shamhna shona duit!
Happy Halloween to you!
October 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Focail i mBéarla atá Gaelach ó dhúcas:
Banshee, a forboding female spirit, borrowed into English in 1600s. Originally 'Bean Sí', 'woman of the fairies'.
Oíche Shamhna (Halloween) is a festival originating in Gaelic Ireland & Scotland.
🎃 came later!
Oíche Shamhna shona duit!
Happy Halloween to you!
Banshee, a forboding female spirit, borrowed into English in 1600s. Originally 'Bean Sí', 'woman of the fairies'.
Oíche Shamhna (Halloween) is a festival originating in Gaelic Ireland & Scotland.
🎃 came later!
Oíche Shamhna shona duit!
Happy Halloween to you!
Lig dom Tadhg an tornapa a chuir in aithne daoibh.
Have you all got your turnips for carving for Halloween, as per the original Irish tradition for Oíche Shamhna?
Just beware that they don't trick you - they're very difficult to carve! Take care! And any tips welcome!! 🐈⬛️ 🧙♀️
Have you all got your turnips for carving for Halloween, as per the original Irish tradition for Oíche Shamhna?
Just beware that they don't trick you - they're very difficult to carve! Take care! And any tips welcome!! 🐈⬛️ 🧙♀️
October 26, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Lig dom Tadhg an tornapa a chuir in aithne daoibh.
Have you all got your turnips for carving for Halloween, as per the original Irish tradition for Oíche Shamhna?
Just beware that they don't trick you - they're very difficult to carve! Take care! And any tips welcome!! 🐈⬛️ 🧙♀️
Have you all got your turnips for carving for Halloween, as per the original Irish tradition for Oíche Shamhna?
Just beware that they don't trick you - they're very difficult to carve! Take care! And any tips welcome!! 🐈⬛️ 🧙♀️
Thinking of the victims murdered in cold blood on Bloody Sunday, and their families. The Bloody Sunday families continue to endure with dignity in the face of colonial impunity.
#BloodySunday
#BloodySunday
October 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Thinking of the victims murdered in cold blood on Bloody Sunday, and their families. The Bloody Sunday families continue to endure with dignity in the face of colonial impunity.
#BloodySunday
#BloodySunday
Irish terms at Halloween for the family:
Oíche Shamhna-Halloween
bean sí-banshee
taibhse-ghost
púca-a form-changing spirit
gléas suas-dress up
fáinne-ring
cailleach-witch/hag
cat dubh-black cat
bairín breac-barm brack
Bairín breac literally means speckled loaf
❤️ #Gaeilge #OícheShamhna #Halloween
Oíche Shamhna-Halloween
bean sí-banshee
taibhse-ghost
púca-a form-changing spirit
gléas suas-dress up
fáinne-ring
cailleach-witch/hag
cat dubh-black cat
bairín breac-barm brack
Bairín breac literally means speckled loaf
❤️ #Gaeilge #OícheShamhna #Halloween
October 18, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Irish terms at Halloween for the family:
Oíche Shamhna-Halloween
bean sí-banshee
taibhse-ghost
púca-a form-changing spirit
gléas suas-dress up
fáinne-ring
cailleach-witch/hag
cat dubh-black cat
bairín breac-barm brack
Bairín breac literally means speckled loaf
❤️ #Gaeilge #OícheShamhna #Halloween
Oíche Shamhna-Halloween
bean sí-banshee
taibhse-ghost
púca-a form-changing spirit
gléas suas-dress up
fáinne-ring
cailleach-witch/hag
cat dubh-black cat
bairín breac-barm brack
Bairín breac literally means speckled loaf
❤️ #Gaeilge #OícheShamhna #Halloween
Is ionann é Oíche Shamhna agus tornapa! Turnip is synonymous with Halloween in Ireland!
The carving of vegetables to ward off evil spirits was done in Gaelic Scotland and Ireland, & in Wales.
The tradition of carving pumpkins came later from the United States of America.
#OícheShahmna #Halloween
The carving of vegetables to ward off evil spirits was done in Gaelic Scotland and Ireland, & in Wales.
The tradition of carving pumpkins came later from the United States of America.
#OícheShahmna #Halloween
October 15, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Is ionann é Oíche Shamhna agus tornapa! Turnip is synonymous with Halloween in Ireland!
The carving of vegetables to ward off evil spirits was done in Gaelic Scotland and Ireland, & in Wales.
The tradition of carving pumpkins came later from the United States of America.
#OícheShahmna #Halloween
The carving of vegetables to ward off evil spirits was done in Gaelic Scotland and Ireland, & in Wales.
The tradition of carving pumpkins came later from the United States of America.
#OícheShahmna #Halloween
Dubliners,
Are you looking for Irish classes where time & cost aren't an issue?
Try ours!
These start NEXT MONDAY - not Tuesday as per pic. Had to change the night.
Email [email protected]
Bígí linn! #Gaeilge #IrishLanguage
Please share!!!
Are you looking for Irish classes where time & cost aren't an issue?
Try ours!
These start NEXT MONDAY - not Tuesday as per pic. Had to change the night.
Email [email protected]
Bígí linn! #Gaeilge #IrishLanguage
Please share!!!
October 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Dubliners,
Are you looking for Irish classes where time & cost aren't an issue?
Try ours!
These start NEXT MONDAY - not Tuesday as per pic. Had to change the night.
Email [email protected]
Bígí linn! #Gaeilge #IrishLanguage
Please share!!!
Are you looking for Irish classes where time & cost aren't an issue?
Try ours!
These start NEXT MONDAY - not Tuesday as per pic. Had to change the night.
Email [email protected]
Bígí linn! #Gaeilge #IrishLanguage
Please share!!!
Tá níos mó ná 180 Dolmain in Éirinn. There are more than 180 Dolmens in Ireland.
Seo é Tuama Ursanach Chnoc an Bhrúnaigh, Ceatharlach.
This is Browneshill Portal Tomb, Carlow.
c. 5,000 bliain d'aois.
c. 5,000 years old.
Tá an cloch dhín 100+ tonna.
The capstone is 100+ tonnes.
Seo é Tuama Ursanach Chnoc an Bhrúnaigh, Ceatharlach.
This is Browneshill Portal Tomb, Carlow.
c. 5,000 bliain d'aois.
c. 5,000 years old.
Tá an cloch dhín 100+ tonna.
The capstone is 100+ tonnes.
October 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Tá níos mó ná 180 Dolmain in Éirinn. There are more than 180 Dolmens in Ireland.
Seo é Tuama Ursanach Chnoc an Bhrúnaigh, Ceatharlach.
This is Browneshill Portal Tomb, Carlow.
c. 5,000 bliain d'aois.
c. 5,000 years old.
Tá an cloch dhín 100+ tonna.
The capstone is 100+ tonnes.
Seo é Tuama Ursanach Chnoc an Bhrúnaigh, Ceatharlach.
This is Browneshill Portal Tomb, Carlow.
c. 5,000 bliain d'aois.
c. 5,000 years old.
Tá an cloch dhín 100+ tonna.
The capstone is 100+ tonnes.
I went to Manchán Magan's funeral today. It was really something- all the emotions from humour to sorrow. Lovely tributes paid. Some of the great trad musicians played. He was carried out of the church to thunderous cheers and applause.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
(Pic TG4)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
(Pic TG4)
October 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I went to Manchán Magan's funeral today. It was really something- all the emotions from humour to sorrow. Lovely tributes paid. Some of the great trad musicians played. He was carried out of the church to thunderous cheers and applause.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
(Pic TG4)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
(Pic TG4)
D'fhreastal mé ar sochraid Manchán Magan inniu. Ceiliúradh ab ea é le deora, gáire, grá, ómós agus ceol. D'fhág sé an séipéal le gártha molta agus bualadh bos, dearcáin agus úlla do chách ó a talamh féin.
Buíochas leat i gcónaí a Mhancháin.
(Pic TG4)
Buíochas leat i gcónaí a Mhancháin.
(Pic TG4)
October 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM
D'fhreastal mé ar sochraid Manchán Magan inniu. Ceiliúradh ab ea é le deora, gáire, grá, ómós agus ceol. D'fhág sé an séipéal le gártha molta agus bualadh bos, dearcáin agus úlla do chách ó a talamh féin.
Buíochas leat i gcónaí a Mhancháin.
(Pic TG4)
Buíochas leat i gcónaí a Mhancháin.
(Pic TG4)
"I still feel it's all to play for. We have not cut off or broken any connection yet. Now is the time gur féidir linn é seo go léir a thógaint ar ais chugainn. We can grab this again and just move forward with it."
- Manchán Magan, 1970-2025
- Manchán Magan, 1970-2025
October 3, 2025 at 12:36 PM
"I still feel it's all to play for. We have not cut off or broken any connection yet. Now is the time gur féidir linn é seo go léir a thógaint ar ais chugainn. We can grab this again and just move forward with it."
- Manchán Magan, 1970-2025
- Manchán Magan, 1970-2025
Morshiúl 's agóid ar son na Gaeilge. Slua dochreidte i mBaile Átha Cliath inné!
Yesterday, in Dublin, thousands of people marched for the Irish language!
#Gaeilge #agóid #mórshiúl #dearglefearg #cearta
Yesterday, in Dublin, thousands of people marched for the Irish language!
#Gaeilge #agóid #mórshiúl #dearglefearg #cearta
September 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Morshiúl 's agóid ar son na Gaeilge. Slua dochreidte i mBaile Átha Cliath inné!
Yesterday, in Dublin, thousands of people marched for the Irish language!
#Gaeilge #agóid #mórshiúl #dearglefearg #cearta
Yesterday, in Dublin, thousands of people marched for the Irish language!
#Gaeilge #agóid #mórshiúl #dearglefearg #cearta
Mise, leanbh de mo chuid, agus Paula Melvin ag agóid náisiúnta na nGael i mBaile Átha Cliath i 2014.
An mbeidh tú ann Dé Sathairn i mBaile Átha Cliath? #Gaeilge
⭕️ CEARTA: Agóid Náisiúnta na nGael
⏰13:30, 20ú Meán Fómhair
📌BÁC
An mbeidh tú ann Dé Sathairn i mBaile Átha Cliath? #Gaeilge
⭕️ CEARTA: Agóid Náisiúnta na nGael
⏰13:30, 20ú Meán Fómhair
📌BÁC
September 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Mise, leanbh de mo chuid, agus Paula Melvin ag agóid náisiúnta na nGael i mBaile Átha Cliath i 2014.
An mbeidh tú ann Dé Sathairn i mBaile Átha Cliath? #Gaeilge
⭕️ CEARTA: Agóid Náisiúnta na nGael
⏰13:30, 20ú Meán Fómhair
📌BÁC
An mbeidh tú ann Dé Sathairn i mBaile Átha Cliath? #Gaeilge
⭕️ CEARTA: Agóid Náisiúnta na nGael
⏰13:30, 20ú Meán Fómhair
📌BÁC
August 26, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Fuair Mícheál Ó Coileáin bas ar an 22 Lúnasa 1922.
"How can we express our most subtle thoughts and finest feelings in a foreign tongue?"
"How can we express our most subtle thoughts and finest feelings in a foreign tongue?"
August 22, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Fuair Mícheál Ó Coileáin bas ar an 22 Lúnasa 1922.
"How can we express our most subtle thoughts and finest feelings in a foreign tongue?"
"How can we express our most subtle thoughts and finest feelings in a foreign tongue?"
Trade & economics have been key challenges in the Gaeltachtaí for a couple of centuries. I always try to buy some local stuff. In Inis Oírr I got hoodies for the kids and this poetry book & CD from Dara Ó Conaola, father of @macdaramusic.bsky.social
#SaveTheGaeltacht
#SaveTheGaeltacht
August 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Trade & economics have been key challenges in the Gaeltachtaí for a couple of centuries. I always try to buy some local stuff. In Inis Oírr I got hoodies for the kids and this poetry book & CD from Dara Ó Conaola, father of @macdaramusic.bsky.social
#SaveTheGaeltacht
#SaveTheGaeltacht
August 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Ag léamh An Páipéar sa Ghaeltacht. Tigh Ruairí. Inis Oírr. Na hOileáin Árainn.
Chaitheamar an lá ag rothaíocht agus ag snámh san fharraige. Go hálainn! 🌞
#Gaeilge
Chaitheamar an lá ag rothaíocht agus ag snámh san fharraige. Go hálainn! 🌞
#Gaeilge
August 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Ag léamh An Páipéar sa Ghaeltacht. Tigh Ruairí. Inis Oírr. Na hOileáin Árainn.
Chaitheamar an lá ag rothaíocht agus ag snámh san fharraige. Go hálainn! 🌞
#Gaeilge
Chaitheamar an lá ag rothaíocht agus ag snámh san fharraige. Go hálainn! 🌞
#Gaeilge