[ Written 1999 ] A teacher for over thirty years and a lifelong enthusiast for Irish whose parents hailed from Breifne Uí Ruairc, the Cavan, Leitrim, Fermanagh Breac-Ghaeltacht (partially Irish speaking area) which survived into the early 20th century, the author sees this website as an opportunity to share his own knowledge of the language with other learners using this medium.

[Update 2003 ] The author is pleased to be involved with the Éigse Chathal Buí / Cathal Buí Summer School web site based in his father and mother's homeplace. Further information may be had from his web site www.eofeasa.ie

[Update 2004] Due to pressure of work the composition correction service is being discontinued. Existing students are urged to continue sending in their work for correction as usual.