Irish articles
Browse sourced, editorially reviewed irish articles from blas.
How We Built a Language App for Irish and Welsh
And the open-source framework we extracted from it. The architecture behind blas., why Irish and Welsh need their own approach, and introducing Toberwine.
Read on Substack→Irish Word Order: Verb First, Explained with Examples
Irish word order puts the verb first. Learn VSO sentences, tá vs is, adjectives after nouns, and question and negative particles, with sourced examples.
October 20, 2026
15 Best Irish Language Podcasts and YouTube Channels in 2026
Looking for real Irish listening immersion? Here are the 15 best podcasts, YouTube channels, and shows for Irish learners, ranked by CEFR difficulty from A1 to C1.
October 17, 2026
Is Irish Hard to Learn? Real Timelines for English Speakers
Is Irish hard to learn for English speakers? What's actually difficult (mutations, VSO word order), what's surprisingly regular, and realistic study timelines.
October 17, 2026
Building a Writing Assistant for the Celtic Languages
How the blas. browser extension reads what you are typing, why Irish and Welsh need their own rules, what runs on your device, and where the checker is still wrong.
October 1, 2026
Goidelic vs Brythonic: How the Celtic Languages Split
The Celtic family broke into two branches. Goidelic kept the original kw sound, Brythonic shifted to p. Why the split happened, where each branch lives today, and how they differ.
May 7, 2026
blas. vs Pimsleur for Irish — Grammar App vs Audio Course
Pimsleur teaches you to speak Irish by ear. blas. teaches you why Irish works the way it does. Side-by-side comparison of method, coverage, pricing, and who each is for.
April 1, 2026
Irish Pronunciation: The System Behind the Spelling
Irish spelling isn't random. Broad vs slender consonants, the caol le caol rule, lenited sounds, and vowel pronunciation. Once you see the system, it clicks.
March 6, 2026
The 6 Celtic Languages: Goidelic & Brythonic Tree
Compare all 6 living Celtic languages side-by-side: Goidelic (Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Manx) vs Brythonic (Welsh, Breton, Cornish) family tree, map & audio.
March 6, 2026
Irish Verb Conjugation: All Tenses and Tables
Complete Irish conjugation tables for every tense: present, past, future, conditional, and habitual past. All 11 irregular verbs, with verbal nouns.
March 6, 2026
Learning Irish from Abroad — A Guide for the Diaspora
You don't need to live in Ireland to learn Irish. Tools, communities, and a practical plan for Irish Americans, Australians, Canadians, and diaspora learners.
March 6, 2026
blas. vs Duolingo for Irish: What's Actually Different
Side-by-side comparison of blas. and Duolingo for learning Irish. Grammar, mutations, reading, conversation, pricing, and who each app is best for.
February 26, 2026
blas. App Review 2026: What It Does and Doesn't Do
An honest review of blas., the Celtic language app for Irish, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, Breton, Cornish, and Manx. What it covers, what it doesn't, who it's built for, and whether it's worth your time.
February 26, 2026
How Long to Learn Irish? Real A1–B2 Timelines
The FSI says 1,100 hours, but how long to conversational fluency? Realistic A1 to B2 timelines for adult learners, study hours, and how to learn faster.
February 26, 2026
Irish vs Scottish Gaelic: How Different Are They Really?
Same roots, different languages. Side-by-side spelling, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary comparison. Plus: can speakers understand each other?
February 26, 2026
50 Basic Irish Phrases with Pronunciation: Greetings, Thanks, Daily Use
The Irish phrases real learners use most. Greetings, thanks, opinions, and daily social situations. Each phrase comes with a pronunciation guide.
February 26, 2026
How to Learn Irish as an Adult: A Step-by-Step Roadmap
Where to start, what to learn first, the best tools, and realistic timelines. A practical roadmap for adult learners, from zero to confident speaker.
February 26, 2026
Irish Grammar Rules: Cheat Sheet, Tables & Guide
Practical Irish grammar cheat sheet: VSO word order, séimhiú & urú mutation rules, tá vs is copula, and prepositional pronoun charts with practice drills.
February 20, 2026
Best Apps to Learn Irish in 2026
A source-linked comparison of major Irish learning apps: Duolingo, Pimsleur, Drops, Anki, blas., and more, with pros, cons, access, and grammar coverage.
February 19, 2026
Learning Irish on Duolingo? Here's What It Doesn't Teach You.
Duolingo won't teach you grammar rules, mutation patterns, or how to read Irish. Here's where most learners plateau and what to use next.
February 18, 2026
Irish Mutations Chart: Séimhiú & Urú Rules
Complete Irish mutation chart: when to use séimhiú (lenition) vs urú (eclipsis), which numbers and words trigger each change, with audio examples.
February 13, 2026
Seasonal phrases
Greetings, replies and card lines for the next dates in the calendar, each checked against a dictionary.