The Irish Hedge School
How To Carry The Sod Today
Learn the Hedge School way. Listen to our 250+ ‘radio‘ shows and CD’s, watch our videos, and read our hedge school books ! (We also offer live sessions). Most shows are free, but I still rely on your membership to help pay for rent & food !
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In 2006 I began the worlds first Irish Genealogy Podcast ! It was inspired by my 34 book set on Irish Genealogy and Family Names which took 30 years to compile. It includes books on every county in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Several libraries have the complete set. Books in this set are also available individually.
Irish History sessions
In addition to our hedgerow history podcasts, founded by Peter Adams and myself, I publish rare history books, like the ‘Annals of Ireland’ by the Four Masters; Keatings ‘History of Ireland’; and the ‘Conquest of Ireland’. All of these works have ties to the 17th century, the era when the Hedge School was born. Several of our books include the text in Irish and English.
Irish America sessions
Our broadcasts on St. Louis, Kansas City, and Savannah, Georgia, began this program. We have now also written original books on the Irish in California, and Missouri.
Oral History Recordings
We have been recording oral histories of the Irish in Kansas City for several years now. We have a few for our friends in Savannah, Georgia as well. Contact me for interview where-ever you are !
Sean Nós Song Sessions
Our song festival records traditional Irish & Irish American Song each year. Record your song via skype, or in person. Feel free to join in our local, live sessions too. We also have a small song group for the fun of it ! Companion book and CD’s available.
Irish Language Sessions
Our ‘Hello Fada’ podcast with Renata Rua, is great for those folks considering a formal Irish Language course. This show includes notes for the curious, and interesting sidelights, but no hard core instruction in year 1.
“ Irish Schools were outlawed... They taught in fields, by the side of the road....where-ever possible...”
- Mike O’Laughlin
A pound of butter, or piece of turf was the tuition at the hedge school centuries ago.
Enroll today at the Irish Roots Cafe Hedge School at the level of your choice.
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What were Irish Hedge Schools ?
Session Leaders
Renata, as heard on ‘Hello Fada’ with Irish Language notes
The Worlds Leading expert on Irish Roots
- IrishCentral.com
Family History Studies
- Mike O’Laughlin
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We Publish 60 Books for our Hedge School ! Enrollment not required to order these Books
Genealogy - History - Language - Song - Video - Ireland & America
We publish 60 books by 10 authors, living and dead !
The Irish FamiliesGenealogy Project is our 34 book set - a book for every Irish county.
The Annals of Ireland by the Four Masters and the Irish Book of Arms, are part of our rare book program.
Our Hedge School makes CDs for each school of study shown above.
Listen in the car or share as a gift with a friend. Family History to Language to Song and recitation !
CD & Books sales keep the web page in operation !
Blogs
I have written over one thousand blogs/ articles since 1978. Our main blog is at the Irish Roots Cafe, with special entries at IrishCentral, & the Hedge School. I am updating our member newsletter now.
Videos
We start with 15 video shorts, on various topics, including an introduction to the Irish Roots Cafe and Hedge School.
Our first group travel video of Ireland in 1984 is added to the list - though not so short !
We’ve added slide shows too.
Classes
We also make live, in person presentations. Subjects include all that you see on our web pages ! We can actually hold a class for your gathering if desired.
Discover Family, History, and Fun
Broadcasts
We have a podcast for each of our six fields of study, 300 shows in all ! A podcast is a radio show that you can listen to anytime. Just use our web page; or iTunes; or our CD’s !
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Books, Blogs, Broadcasts, Classes & CDs
We Choke Our Own Chickens !
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