In the Name of the FadaRTÉ Two, Tuesday 10:40pm (Repeat)
Episode 1
As a native New Yorker, Des decides to go in search for a true rite of passage into Ireland by learning Irish in Connemara's Gaeltacht. He gives himself a year to learn enough Irish to do a gig as gaeilge. Des moves in with a family in Tir An Fhia, Leitir Móir and begins to immerse himself in Gaeltacht society. He joins the Junior C GAA team, works odd jobs with locals and does a gig in a nearby pub to explain in his own words what he is actually doing. In an effort to motivate his learning, Des goes back to school, signs up for the Leaving Cert and after two months attempts the Oral Irish exam. How will he manage?
