If you holiday on the West coast, you may well find that you are in an Irish-speaking area. Don’t be afraid to try your Irish out on them! First let’s look at activities centred around the beach. Listen and repeat.
Sean wants to go fishing. Teastaíonn ó Sheán dul ag iascaireacht
We wish to hire a boat. Ba mhaith linn bád a fháil ar cíos
Is this beach safe for swimming? An bhfuil sé sábháilte dul ag snámh ar an trá seo
Are jet skis permitted on this beach? An bhfuil jet skis ceadaithe ar an trá seo?
This is a blue flag beach. Tá brat gorm ag an trá seo
There are two lifeguards on duty. Tá beirt gharda slándála ar dualgas
The tide is coming in. Tá an taoide ag Líonadh
The tide is out. Tá an taoide tráite
The kids love the sandy beach. Is breá leis na páisti trá deas gaineamhach
Putting some of these together, we get:
[The kids love the blue flag sandy beach.] Is breá leis na páistí an trá ghaineamhach leis an mbrat gorm
There are no jetskis permitted so instead we hired a boat. Níl jetskis ceadaithe ar an trá, agus thóg muid bád ar cíos in ionad
This beach is safe for swimming – there is a lifeguard on duty. Tá sé sábháilte snámh ag an trá seo – tá beirt ghard slándála ar dualgas
Now try saying “There are no boats permitted on the Blue Flag Beach” Níl cead aon bhád a bheith ar an trá leis an mbrat gorm
Now try saying, “This sandy beach is safe for the kids to go swimming.” Tá an trá ghaineamhach sábhailte do na páisti le dul ag snámh
Now, we will consider other types of outdoor activities. Listen and repeat. We love hiking up the mountains is breá linn dul ag siúl sna sléibhte
Is there a golf course near-by?
An bhfuil galfchursa in aice láimhe
Let’s go horse-riding.
Téanaim ag marcaiocht
Is it safe to cycle on these roads?
An bhfuil sé sábháilte dul ag rothaíocht ar na bóithre seo
We want to play tennis this morning.
Teastaíonn uainn leadóg a imirt ar maidin
We will watch the match tomorrow afternoon.
Féachfaimid ar an gcluiche trathnóna amárach
Is there a market day in the town?
An bhfuil aon lá mhargaidh ar an mbaile?
What are the sights worth visiting?
Cad iad na háiteanna ar chóir duinn cuairt a thabhairt orthu?
Is there a charge into the Gardens?
An bhfuil táille le híoc ag dul isteach sna gáirdíní?
Now try these longer phrases We want to play tennis this morning and cycle into town this afternoon. Teastaíonn uainn leadóg a imirt ar maidin agus dul isteach sa bhaile ar na rothair tráthnóna
Is it safe to go horse riding up the mountains? An bhfuil sé sábháilte dul ag marcaíocht sna sléibhte?
Now try this yourself: “Is there a golf course near the gardens?” An bhfuil galfchursa in aice leis na gáirdíní
Good and try this: “Is tomorrow market day in the town?” An bhfuil margadh ar siul ar an mbaile amárach
Now, some indoor activities. Listen and repeat
Is there a swimming pool in the town? An bhfuil linn snámha sa bhaile?
What are the opening hours of the leisure centre? Céard iad uaireannta oscailte an ionaid scith?
Do you have to be a member of the gym? An gcaithfidh tu bheith i do bhall den gym?
Where can we hear some live music on Saturday? Cén áit gur féidir linn roinnt ceoil a chloisteáil an satharn seo?