Support packs are available for families who wish to raise their kids with Irish. Contact Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta at teanga@tuismitheoiri.ie to receive yours.
Recommended Reading
Bun-Ghaeilge do Thuismitheoirí Basic Irish for Parents – www.naíonrai.ie Phrases for parents who wish to start to speak Irish at home.
Gaschaint – Le Úna Lawlor An Gúm – A wonderful book with 2000 useful phrases for those who wish to speak Irish to their children. All the main areas and everyday topics are included – In the morning, schooltime, parties, weather, bath time and much more. Accompanied by CD.
A Parents’ and Teachers’ Guide to Bilingualism
Colin Baker. Multilingual Matters
Thógamar le Gaeilge iad Brian Ó Broin Research and discussion from parents, activists and scholars on raising familes with Irish
Don’t forget your library – most libraries have a good selection of childrens’ books!
