Reviving the Language
'Simple Lessons in Irish' by Fr. Eugene O'Growney
Title page from a volume in the 'Simple Lessons in Irish' series. The lessons were written by Fr. Eugene O'Growney and published in the newspapers of the time. They were later compiled in a series of books which were published by the Gaelic League.
'Simple Lessons in Irish' by Fr. Eugene O'Growney
'Simple Lessons in Irish' by Fr. Eugene O'Growney
Title page from a volume in the 'Simple Lessons in Irish' series. The lessons were written by Fr. Eugene O'Growney and published in the newspapers of the time. They were later compiled in a series of books which were published by the Gaelic League.
O'Growney had a great reputation as an Irish speaker. He was appointed Professor of Irish at Maynooth College.
As part of his efforts to revive the Irish language he published a series of lessons called Simple Lessons in Irish in the newspapers of the time. The lessons were also published in book form by the Gaelic League.
O'Growney's Simple Lessons in Irish brought the language to the attention of many people and inspired them to learn it.