Irish Roots Cafe

News at the Irish Roots Cafe & Hedge School:

Our New Irish CD and DVD launch begins
Click below to see more:
http://web.mac.com/irishpat/IrishRootsCafe/News.html

It’s about time.  We are launching 6 new lines of CD and
DVDs. One series for each of our Hedge School courses:

1) Irish Genealogy series;
2) Irish Song and recitation series;
3) Irish Language series;
4) Irish History series;
5) Irish American History series;
6) Irish Video Shorts.

With our most popular single sessions, including:
Danny Boy chat and sing; “My Name Is…” in Irish;
The Famine; Sean Nós Dance; Brian Boru; Irish Names…

These Two CDs are being released April 15:

For the Irish in America studies program
A Companion to the Irish in America Broadcast
1) Missouri Irish CD, the original history of the Irish in Missouri.
This is the book, on CD disk, in condensed form, narrated by
Molly Nickle.  My first book, it took some time to compile.
It came out in 1984 in limited edition.
I included all the information I had from the counties and
towns around Missouri. It included many lists of names, plenty
on Kansas City and St. Louis, with sections on St. Joseph and
on the Murphy Wagon as well.  At the time I was on the
Irish Parade Committee so I included the parade history as well.
Now you can listen on your CD player or on your computer
or in your car on the next road trip !  Of course, the Book and
the CD, would make a great combination gift.  The book
has a tremendous amount of extra information and history.

Being pressed now, CD will ship April 15. ($19.95 + $4 p&h)
Or if you prefer: Book and CD for a total of $39 postage free (save $10)
Payable to: Mike O’Laughlin, Irish Roots Cafe, Box 7575, KC, MO 64116

For the Irish Language Studies Program
A companion CD to the Hello Fada broadcast and upcoming book
on the Irish Language in the same vein.
1) Hello Fada 101, general fun notes on the Irish Language for the curious.
Includes 11 sessions from the first year of the Hello Fada Broadcast.
This CD is for those who are simply curious, and those who may
be considering a course in the Irish Language.  We show you how
to sing a song in Irish, how to say hello and a few other basics all
while having a great time with the program.

Being pressed now, will ship April 15. ($19.95 + $4 p&h)
Payable to: Mike O’Laughlin, Irish Roots Cafe, Box 7575, KC, MO 64116

The next Four CD/DVD releases are:
The Best of Irish Song & Recitation Seasons 1 and 2.
The Best of the Hedge Row History of Ireland. Season 1.
The Complete Irish Video Shorts Collection. Season 1.
Irish Genealogy and Family History Tips and Strategy.
All will release in April or May, 2011.

Click below to see more:
http://web.mac.com/irishpat/IrishRootsCafe/News.html

…….So end the notes from the Irish Roots Cafe today.
You can see the entire series at www.Irishroots.com.
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The Irish Roots Cafe
Box 7575
Kansas City, Missouri 64116
Leave a message on our Phone (816) 256-3360

Contact us for speaking engagements,
exhibits, and educational events. Since 1984.
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About Your Host
Mike O’Laughlin
Mike descends from the O’Loughlins of Kilfenora, County Clare,
and the O’Donahues of Glenflesk, County Kerry. He also bears
Sullivan, Buckley, Kilmartin, Llewellyn and Kelliher roots.

A one of a kind resource, he is the most published author
his field, including books; newsletters; podcasts; and videos.

His books, publications, and podcasts are found at:
http://www.irishroots.com/content/view/18/133/
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Hello Fada #17,  Notes for the curious on the Irish Language.
From the Irish Hedge School at www.Irishroots.com

Today:
Ogham: Irelands First Alphabet (samples on our web page)
The Alphabet of your Irish ancestors …. ?

Available on iTunes at:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=345039682

Available on our home page at:
http://www.irishroots.com/content/view/106/159/
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We have free sessions on Genealogy; Song; Travel;
Language and History at the Hedge School here:
http://web.mac.com/irishpat/IrishRootsCafe/Hedge_School.html
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Advance Show Notes:

Bonus Session
This is a bonus session from the Hedge School at Irishroots.com
Season Two of the Hello Fada show is upcoming, but until I
finish a few projects, we have to be patient !  Renata is well and
teaching several classes at the Irish Museum, be sure to drop by
and say hello if you are in the area.

Ogham Studies
We speak today with Christopher Conway, who had the pleasure
of studying Ogham as a part of his education in Ireland.  He also
has a company based upon ‘Ogham’, called OghamArt.  Their web
page is at: www.oghamart.com
They can be contacted on Twitter and Facebook. Chris offers
a 10% discount for IrishRoots.com listeners, using the code of:
IRC2011 until the end of the year.

Origins
Ogham is the first alphabet known to be used by the Irish.  It is
often given of Irish ‘origin’, and seems to be centered in
Southwest Ireland.  There are reports of its first usage in the
old territory of the Falveys and O’Sheas in County Kerry, but that
is before my time….
Well, it seems Ogham was around at the coming of St. Patrick,
and some say much earlier.  It started to decline with the advance
of the Vikings into Ireland.  This distinctive alphabet is easily
recognized, as it is made up of simple lines, (sometimes you will
see dots used as well.).

Etruscan Roots ?
There are some common traits with Etruscan and even with Runes,
but no one has established its origins.  ( Ogham and Runes are
two different different alphabets.)

The Roman alphabet of  course is the one we are familiar with today.
Thanks to some ‘Rosetta Stones’,  giving Ogham side by side with
another language, we have been able to interpret the ‘letters’ of this
alphabet.
As with any unknown, there are many hotly contested theories
about Ogham, so it is an interesting field to explore.  Our thanks
to Chris for his informative interview, and be sure to think of him
when it comes time to get that Ogham gift or wall hanging !

Listen to Mondays podcast to hear the rest of the story…..

Stay tuned for the next season of ‘Hello Fada”.

…….So end the notes from the Irish Hedge Row today.
You can see the entire series at www.Irishroots.com.
Advertisers and sponsors welcome of course !
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The Hedge School has 7 Broadcast series, including :

The History of Ireland
Irish in America
Irish Video Shorts
Irish Song and recitation
Irish Family History and genealogy
Irish Family History photo enhanced with links.

All available on the iTunes Irish provider page (click below):
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=299857025
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Contact Us

You can reach the Irish Roots Cafe on Twitter; Facebook;
www.IrishRoots.com; and by mail at our U.S. location:

The Irish Roots Cafe
Box 7575
Kansas City, Missouri 64116
Leave a message on our Phone (816) 256-3360

Sponsors Welcome.
Remember to keep the hedge growing -
with your donation, subscription or membership.
- Thank you.
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Contact us for speaking engagements,
exhibits, and educational events. Since 1984.
©2010 IGF, This information is intended
for personal non-commercial use only.
Please apply for any other usage in writing.
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About Hello Fada

Renata Henley, session leader
Renata began her Irish Language studies at the
University of Berkeley, California.  She then went
on to University College in Dublin, Ireland, earning
a post graduate degree.
One of the few who have lived in the Gaeltacht,
speaking only in Irish, we are honored to have her
as a session leader.
She currently teaches classes in Irish, and offers
translation/voice over services on a per item basis.

Poor Scholar
Mike O’Laughlin is the founder of the hedge school,
and is a leading author and publisher of Irish Books,
Broadcasts and newsletters.
He also hosts the worlds first Irish Family History
Podcast, which he began in 2006.