Not faking it any more...

This interesting paperback* will interest (among others) those many people who say "I'd love to speak Irish but...." It is an entertaining un-put-downable well written account of the journalist Micheal McCaughan's journey into the ancient language of Ireland - "Coming Home" he calls it.

After reading it you will understand the struggle, elation, joy and satisfaction that is before you.

It is the author’s story of his journey around Ireland and the Irish language. His comments on what he found about the two planets mutually uncomprending of each other - and in some cases openly hostile - the English Ireland and the Irish Ireland is fascinating.

From a surreal start involving dedicated listening to Raidió na Gaeltachta’s death notices, to rediscovering the soul of the language through immersing himself in Phil Lynott’s music – all without becoming a Gaelbore – Coming Home will make you want to follow in his footsteps and strike out in search of the grá.

Why don't you try? As the writer Joseph O'Conner said, "This journey towards a homecoming will touch many hearts."

* COMING HOME, One man’s return to the Irish Language
By Michael McCaughan
ISBN 9780717171590 €15.00
Publisher: Gill Books