A fly will not go into a mouth that is closed.
As I prepare for my summer language course in Ireland, I realize this particular seanfhocal will probably not serve me well. If I want to learn, I will have to open my mouth fairly often — and speak Irish when I do.
For my first three weeks in Ireland, I’ll be at Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge in Carraroe, a village in Conamara. On this wild west coast of Ireland, I’ll be studying Irish all day, every day, and living with a host family who speak Irish. It looks like there’ll be lots of opportunity to speak Irish in the evening, as well, with music (ceol), dancing (damhsa) and touring (turas). If I can sneak a little Irish into your vocabulary, that will be a bonus!
Note
According to Wikipedia, Conamara Chaos is a “region of chaotic terrain” on the surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa. It was named after Conamara in Ireland, which has a “similarly rugged landscape.”
So, off I go to Conamara, chaos notwithstanding and mouth open, ready for na gcuileanna (the flies)!
Learning Irish in Conamara 
Brava, Kate! Looking forward to reading about your adventure (in a language with which I’m familiar ). xo Anne
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Beats sitting in Mrs kerns class.. Go get em Kate
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Can’t wait to read more!
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Safe travels Kate. We miss you already!!! Allyson
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God speed ! Looking forward to sharing your moment
to moment experiences on the old sod. Much love
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Wishing you the very best as you embark on a new journey!
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Beidh mé ag fanacht le mo bhéal oscailte
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Yep, you would, you linguist, you!
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Looking forward to your adventure. I have aspirations to spend more time there with Brian who has spent two weeks every year in the West!
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So excited for your amazing adventure! And excited to follow your blog…
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