Ireland calling.

Matty lll said:

Out of curiosity, do any of you speak irish?

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Is gaeilgeoir mé. I was a substitute Irish teacher for awhile, and I worked with an Irish publishing house for another while, but I'm seriously out of practice

Hello from West Cork. I have Irish ancestry but grew up in England. I haven't been here long, but I love this beautiful country and feel proud that I am roughly half to three quarters Irish, despite the English accent!

Hello from Dublin! Originally from Wexford but living and working in Dublin for years!

Hello from Waterford!

I seem to be the only Sligo representative here, though there are I think some people from Mayo and Leitrim (yes, Leitrim people exist, I have met them!).

Anyway, I am in the process of self-publishing a novel, after half-heartedly trying the traditional publishing route I thought I would do it myself. I read a lot, and think that what I have written is better than at least 50% of what I read, so why not?

If people are interested in following my self-publishing experience, I am writing a blog attached to the website of my book. it might be useful for people embarking on the same journey.

http://www.ayearinlisbon.com/blog.html

It's basic enough yet, but I will be building on it.

I specifically came hunting to see if there was and Irish group, sad to see it seems to have dwindled in activity. I lived in Dublin for a couple of years and it stole my heart, especially Donegal.

How're ye lads! Anyone still about? Irish but living in Australia ...

What are you guys working on?