Hector Ó hEochagáin: Irish Words for Every Occasion Hector Ó hEochagáin in conversation

Have you ever wanted to order a round at your local—as Gaeilge? Ireland’s favourite gaeilgeoir, Hector Ó hEochagáin, is back with a brand new book celebrating the use of Irish in everyday life. Irish Words for Every Occasion (Gill Books) builds on the previous books in this bestselling series, empowering you from turning the cúpla focal into small, everyday conversations. Bígí linn as Hector joins TV presenter and broadcaster Muireann O’Connell for an inspiring and entertaining evening of conversation about using our language in real-life chat, from the workplace to the pub and beyond!

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Hector Ó hEochagáin is a TV, radio and podcast presenter. He has spent the past 25 years travelling to some of the most incredible places on earth for his long-running and much-loved travel show on TG4. At the forefront of the Irish language revival, his first book, The Irish Word you Should Know won best Irish-Published book of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards and his second book An Irish Word a Day continues to be a bestseller.

Muireann O’Connell is one of Ireland’s most recognisable TV presenters and broadcasters. She currently co-hosts Virgin Media One’s ratings hit Ireland AM, and has built a significant and highly engaged following thanks to her wit, candour and relaxed onscreen presence. Most recently, Muireann facilitated The Assembly Ireland, showcasing her warmth and versatility in an unscripted format. Her other television credits include The Great Big Irish Thank You, The Line Out with Greg O’Shea and topical panel show Thank You, Next, all for Virgin Media Television.

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