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Amhrán is fiche eile
Another music CD-ROM following on the success of Amhrán is fiche. 21 new songs sung by three wellknown singers from the different Gaeltachts. All the lyrics can be read on the screen, and you can "follow the bouncing ball" while the songs are being sung. You can play backing tracks without the singers so you can sing along Karaoke style. Other features on the CD include printable versions of the lyrics, English language translations, and sample lessons based on the songs for teachers. Time for a second party piece!
Boghaisín na bhFocal
Children love to play games on the computer, as every parent knows all too well. With Boghaisín na bhFocal, they can play away to their hearts' content, and they will be learning to read Irish the whole time! This is the latest package from Fios Feasa, which was developed in partnership with Pádraig Ó Duibhir, Teaching of Irish, St. Patrick's College of Education, Dublin, with financial support from An Comhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta. There are two CD ROMs in the package, one for the children and one for the teachers. On the Children's CD, there are 9 games to play at up to 6 levels: cards, naughts and crosses, shopping, matching, dice, and more. On the Teachers' CD, there are 7 games to print out: bingo, draughts, word search, snakes and ladders, and so forth, with games for solitaire play, games for small groups, and games for the whole class. Boghaisín na bhFocal is designed for children beginning to learn to read. Come play and learn today!
Geography with Cormac and Órla
This is a fun way to learn about the geography of Ireland, based on the new primary school curriculum for fifth and sixth classes and on the Program of Study for Geography at Key Stage 2. There are two atlases, a virtual tour of Ireland, games, puzzles, and quizzes. In the company of Cormac, Órla and Daideo, learn about the geography, history, economy, and culture of Ireland. Start your journey of discovery today!
Amhrán is fiche
Three well-known singers from three different Gaeltachts sing twenty-one favourite songs. Follow the bouncing ball in this karaoke-style program. Listen to the singers, then play the songs without voice so that you can sing them yourself. On-screen English translation of the lyrics, printable versions of the lyrics in Irish, sample lesson plans based on the songs for teachers. Start practicing your party piece now!
Ruairí sa Zú Ruairí sa Zú
Follow Ruairí, the character that you met in Drochlá Ruairí, as he and his friends visit the Zoo. The story by Colmán Ó Raghallaigh is read in your choice of three dialects and the bright beautiful pictures by Anne Marie Carroll are fully animated. There are games, exercises, information and questions about the different animals that Ruairí meets during his trip on the CD-ROM also. You can get more information on the CD.
This interactive multimedia bilingual CD-ROM on ogham writing with a corpus of over 350 ogham stones from Ireland and Britain. This new offering follows in the footsteps of such scholarly works as RAS Macalister's Corpus Inscriptionum Insularum Celticarum and Damien McManus’ Guide to Ogam. You can get more information on the CD.
Cormac & Órla and Fionn Mac Cumhaill Cormac & Órla agus Fionn Mac Cumhaill
This is a multimedia interactive storybook, read in the user's choice of English and three major dialects of Irish. The basic story is traditional one about Fionn Mac Cumhaill. It's equally well suited for Irish-speaking children and children who are learning Irish as a second language; indeed, it is suitable for any children who are interested in a modern presentation of an intriguing ancient story. You can get more information on the CD.
First Steps in Irish First Steps in Irish
In May 2000, we released an original CD, a bright, fun-filled way to start learning Irish, with Oscar and Órla Octopus. A hundred common nouns are presented with cartoon illustrations and recordings of native speakers from your choice of the three major dialects. The words are used in simple sentences, and sections on colours, numbers, and spelling are included. There are a number of games and other activities as well. You can get more information on the CD.
Drochlá Ruairí Drochlá Ruairí
In November 1999, we launched an interactive CD-ROM based on the popular, award-winning children's book by Colmán Ó Raghallaigh and Anne Marie Carroll's original, bright, colourful illustrations are fully animated on the CD-ROM. You can get more information on the CD.
Irish Proverbs Irish Proverbs
In February 1999, we launched a fully bilingual CD-ROM of 501 Irish proverbs and sayings. You can get more information on the CD.
An Bíobla Naofa The Bible in Irish
In April 1998, we launched a CD-ROM of the complete text of the Bible in Irish. You can get more information on the CD.
Other Publications Other Fascinating Publications
Fios Feasa is proud to offer a range of titles from other high-quality publishers of Irish interest material. You can read extensive descriptions of these publications, with sample images and sound files from them.