Teachín Tom 'Tom's Wee Home'

12/06/2025

A few people reminded me of this word/expression in a recent post. I heard it used an awful lot in Galway and Mayo over the years and it meant rubbish talk or nonsense.

I have heard it pronounced ‘seafóid’ (sha-foed) but also ‘sha-fogue’. It’s well recorded as an Irish language word but I’ve always been curious about the etymology. We have many ‘Irish’ words that made it into Gaelic via English, French or Norse and I always wondered did this come from ‘chaff’ - the throwaway, useless bit after winnowing or threshing.

Any other counties use it at all?

Text: Michael Fortune

12/06/2025

☘️ May peace and plenty come for you 🕊️

“May peace and plenty be the first to lift the latch to your door, and happiness be your guest today and evermore.”

An old Irish blessing that still warms the heart 💚
Here’s to kindness at the threshold, and joy that stays a while 🏡



📸Irish Roots

12/06/2025

🇮🇪 Irish Word of the Day 🇮🇪
Grá (pronounced: graw) - Love

A timeless word rooted in Irish poetry, music, and everyday hearts. 💚
Pair it with:
Mo ghrá thú (muh graw hoo) - You are my love

Let the green hills of Éire and the words of love warm your soul today. 🌿

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

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10/06/2025

🇮🇪 Days of the Week in Gaeilge 🇮🇪
(with English translations and pronunciations)

Dé Luain – Monday (jay LOO-in)
Dé Máirt – Tuesday (jay MAW-irt)
Dé Céadaoin – Wednesday (jay KAY-deen)
Déardaoin – Thursday (JARE-deen)
Dé hAoine – Friday (jay HEEN-eh)
Dé Sathairn – Saturday (jay SAH-harn)
Dé Domhnaigh – Sunday (jay DOH-nee)

Learning these is a fun way to bring a little Gaeilge into your week!

Use them in your planner, your conversations, or just to celebrate your connection to Irish culture. 🌿💚

08/06/2025

✨ Add a sprinkle of Gaeilge to your day!
Learn a little Irish, a few beautiful words at a time. ☘️🇮🇪