Séamus Ó'nGearrchapaill Mór

Séamus Ó'nGearrchapaill Mór is the last pure native Irish speaking.

Preserved on his island cut off from the corrupting influence of modern society in an arcadian paradise.

We at Association for the Promotion of Speaking the Irish Language believe it to be our sacred duty to protect Seamus form the corrupting influence of modern so called culture.

"Séamus Ó'nGearrchapaill Mór does not have access to foreign media or indeed any English language media of any kind." Frank Nitt, chairman, "Through careful stewardship we have ensured that Seamus has no knowledge of the English language,at all....at all."

Some Useful Irish Phrases

Tá leabhar agam.:

I have a book.

Tá deoch agat.:

You have a drink.

Tá ríomhaire aige.:

He has a computer.

Bhí páiste aici.:

She had a child.

Dia duit:

God to you.

Dia's Muire duit:

God and Mary to you.

Cén chaoi a bhfuil tú?:

How are you?

Tá mé go maith:

I am good.

Tá mé go hiontach:

I am wonderful.

Tá mé go dona:

I am fine.

Tá mé tinn:

I am fine.

Tá tinneas cinn orm:

I am fine.

Tá tuirse orm:

I am fine.

Le do thoil, saor mé:

I am fine.

Ma's é do thoil é:

Please.

Le do thoil:

Please.

Dia le do thoil:

Please.

Le do thoil, le haghaidh an grá Dia:

Please.

Go raibh maith agat:

Thank you.

Stad, ag bualadh liom:

Thank you.

Tá fáilte romhat:

You're welcome.

Ná habair é:

Don't mention it.

Dia linn:

God bless you.

Buíochas le Dia:

Thank God.

Bí ciúin:

Be quiet.

Is cuma liom:

I don't care.

Maith go leor:

Perfect.