Covid Craic agus Caint with Meghann Scully

Má tá tú leat féin sa mbaile, seo hiad cúpla rud is feidir leat á dhéanamh. Níl uait ach fón poca nó ríomhaire agus an idirlíon / If you’re alone at home, here’s some things you can do. All you need is a phone or computer and internet. Foghlaim teanga. Tá sé saor an aisce ar app DuoLingo/ Learn a new language. It’s free on the app DuoLingo Cur Glao físeán ar do chairde nó clan / Video call your friends and family Léigh na e-leabhar a bhí tú ag smaoineadh faoí / Read those e-books you've always wanted to... Tosú dialann digiteach i gcomhair 2021 - Start a 2021 digital diary... Éist le níos mó phodcraoladh / tá an méíd le fáíl faoí beagnach gach aon teama / Listen to some podcasts, there's so many to choose from almost every theme Óstach tráth na gceist ar zoom le do chairde agus do chlann / Host a Zoom quiz night with family and friends... Dean staidear ar cúrsa ar líne. Tá an méid le fáil ar coursera.org / study an online class...there’s loads on coursera.org Bain trial as machnamh./ Start meditating. Féach ar Ted Talks atá speagúil / Watch some thought provoking TED talks... Ordaigh béile le tabhairt leat ó bialann áitiúl / Order a takeaway from a local restaurant Agus ná déan dearmaid tá muid anseo / Éist linn ar FM, ar líne nó ar an app / and remember, we're always here. Listen on FM, online or on our app.

Ar an cúigiú lá déag do Mí Mean Fomhair, fuair muid an ‘Living With Covid’ straitéís le cúig leibhéal On the 15th of September, we got the Living with Covid strategy with 5 levels Faoí lathair táimid in san dara leibhéal seachas Baile Átha Cliath / We are currently in level two bar Dublin Seo hiad na treoirlínte i gcomhair an dara leibhéil / here are the guidelines for the second level Níl chead ach seisiúr ó trí teaghlach a bheith le chéile taobh istigh / Only 6 people from 3 households can be inside together Níl chead ach cúig deag a bheith taobh amuigh / Only 15 people can meet outside together Is feidir le caoga freastail ar bainis / 50 people can attend a wedding Is feidir le caoga frestail ar cluich taobh istigh agus chéad daoine taobh amuigh / 50 people can attend a match indoors and 100 people outdoors Beidh na tigh tabhairne oscailt are an 21ú lá don Mí seo ach seachas i mBaile Átha Cliath / pubs reopen on the 21st of this month except for Dublin Tá na gcásanna ró aird i mBaile Átha Cliath faoí lathair agus beidh an Rialtas ag breathnú ar arís i gceann seachtain / Cases in Dublin are too high and the government will review this again next week Tá tuille eolais to fáil ó gov.ie / more information can be found from gov.ie

Join Meghann Scully each week to learn new Irish phrases for the times we live in - all in under 2 minutes for each lesson! This is Week 19 Faoí lathair níl ach cupla tíre are an liosta glas só táimid ag fanacht in Éireann ag dul ar ‘Laethanta Thíre” / For now, only a couple of countries are on the green list so we are staying in Ireland and going on staycations. Tá tuille le déanamh timpeall an tír seo agus tá an meid sainchomhartha cailiúil le fheiceáil / There’s loads to do around the country and famous landmarks to see Ó Cionn Mhálanna go dtí Carn Uí Néid, tá sléibhte, tránna agus lochanna / From Malin Head to Mizen Head, there’s mountains, beaches and lakes Clochán na bhFomhórach, Na Fálta Dorcha ó Game of Thrones, Dún Aonghusa agus Sceilig Mhicil, Mórchuid Ciarraí, Bealach Glas na nDéise, Gleann Dá Loch , gan ach beagán a lua Giants Causeway, The Dark Hedges from Game of Thrones, Ring of Kerry, The Waterford Greenway, Glendalough, to name but a few Tá gníochaíocht le fáil i ngach Chontae: téigh ag snámh i Connemara, siúlóireacht i Maigh Eo, turas stairiúil i mBaile Átha Cliath, surfáil i An Leacht, rasaíocht chapall i CillDara, ag seoladh i Chorcaigh - tá neart eachtraí le fáíl in Éireann There’s activities in every county, go swimming in Connemara, hiking in Mayo, history tour in Dublin, surfing in Lahinch, horse racing in Kildare, sailing in Cork, there’s a lot of adventures in Ireland

Join Meghann Scully each week to learn new Irish phrases for the times we live in - all in under 2 minutes for each lesson! This is Week 18 Má tá bainis agat i gceann cupla seachtaine, seo hiad na treoirlíne nua / If you have a wedding in the coming weeks, here are the new guidelines. Níl cead ach caoga duine a bheith ag an bainis agus foireann san áireamh / there’s a maximum of 50 people at the wedding including staff Tá ar gach bainis críochnaigh suas at leath huair tar éis a haon déag / All weddings must be finished by 11.30pm Ag an bainis, tá ar gach duine masc aghaidh a chaitheamh ag teacht isteach agus amach ón seomra / At the wedding, guests should wear masks when coming in and out of the room Má tá deochanna failtiú agat - ba cheart go mbeadh sé ar siúil i seomra príobháideach / if you have a drinks reception, it should happen in a private room Cleachtadh scaradh sóisialta ar an urlár rince / practice social distancing on the dance floor Tá ar an ionad cloí leis na treoirlíne le fáíl ag an Rialtas / The venue must adhere to government guidelines Má tá Mí na Meala áirithe agat, tá treoirlíne turas fós le fáíl. Teigh i dteagmháil leis an aerlíne chun labhairt faoí do rogha / if you’ve a honeymoon booked, travel guidelines are still in place. Contact your airline to talk about your option. Ba cheart go mbeadh árachas agat i gcomhair an bainis. Déan iarracht árachas cheart a fháil. Déan taighde ar na mbróicéir / It’s advised you have insurance. Make sure to get the right insurance. Research the brokers. Tá tuille eolais to fáil ó gov.ie / more information can be found from gov.ie

Join Meghann Scully each week to learn new Irish phrases for the times we live in - all in under 2 minutes for each lesson! This is Week 17 Oscail scoileanna an seachtain seo agus seo hé comhairle i gcomhair tuismitheorí / scoils opened this week are here is advice for parents Beidh na Mic léinn tógtha agus neirbhíseach ag dul ar ais ar scoil ach tar éis tamaill beidh siad ag dul in oiriúint / Students will be excited but also nervous going back to school but they will adapt in time Seo é cursaí sláinte / here is some Health advice Má tá aon siomptóm ag do paiste, glaoch ar do dochtúir / If your child has symptoms and is unwell then call your doctor Má tá do paiste tinn, fan sa mbaile iad / if your child is unwell, keep them at home Iompair / Transport Bá cheart siúil nó teigh ar scoil ar rothar mas féidir le do paiste/ Your child should walk or cycle to school if possible Má tá tú ag tiomaint ar scoil, teigh le daoine ó do teach, ná bac le socrú carr roinnte / if driving to school, travel with your own household and do not carpool Ná bac le iompair poiblí mas feidir leat / public transport should be avoided if possible. In sna mbunscoil, tá seans go mbeidh muinteorí agus mic léinn cur isteach i ‘Bubble’s nó ‘Pods’ \ in primary schools, pupils and teachers may be sorted into ‘Bubbles’ or ‘Pods’. In sna meanscoil, tá ar mhic léinn agus múinteorí masc aghaidh a caitheamh muna bhfuil siad iad ann fan dhá méadar ó a chéile / / in secondary schools, students and teachers are required to wear a mask when they can stay 2 metres apart Tá tuille eolais to fáil ó gov.ie / more information can be found from gov.ie

Join Meghann Scully each week to learn new Irish phrases for the times we live in - all in under 2 minutes for each lesson! This is week 16. Ar an ocht lá déag do Mí Lunasa, tharla preasócáid i mBaile Átha Cliath leis an rialtas agus NPHET / on the 18th of August the Governmnt and NPHET held a press conference Seo hiad na treorlíne nua / here are the new guidelines Níl cead ach sheisear daoine casadh le chéile sa mbaile / Only six people can gather together at home Caithfidh bialann, ostán bialann agus tigh tabhairne dhúnadh at leath uair tar éis a haon déag / restaurants, hotel restaurants and pubs have to close at 11.30pm Tá ar daoine masc aghaidh a caitheamh in sna bialann nuair atá siad ag caint le freastalaí agus ag siúil istach is amach ón áit / People must wear face masks when speaking to the server and when entering and exiting the place Níl cead ag éinne féachaint ar aon cluichí ón taobhlíne nó san ardán / Nobody can watch any matches from the sideline or stands Níl cead ach sheisear daoine a bheith in aon rang damhsa nó rang aclaíochta / Only six people can attend a dance or gym class Tá ar gach duine obair sa mbaile cé go bhfuil sé riachtanach a bheith in san oifig / Everyone should work from home unless it’s essential to work in the office. Tá tuille eolas le fáil faoin ordú dianghlasála ag gov.ie / More information about the lockdown can be found at gov.ie

Join Meghann Scully each week to learn new Irish phrases for the times we live in - all in under 2 minutes for each lesson! This is week 15. An seachtain seo bhí ar ordú dianghlasála a thosnú i Chontae Kildara, Laois agus Uibh Fhailí arís mar gheal ar an choróinvírus. / This week a lockdown was imposed in Kildare, Laois and Offaly again because of the coronavirus Tá bialann, ionad aclaíochta, cluiche agus pictiúrlann dúnta arís / restaurants, gyms, matches and cinemas are shut again Ní feidir le daoine bogadh ón chontae idir an am seo cé go bhfuil siad ag dul ag obair i chontae eile nó do dtí an ospidéal / people cannot leave their counties unless they work outside the county or are going to a hospital Ná bac le iompair poiblí in sna chontae seo mas féidir leat / Do not use public transport unless it is absolutely necessary Níl cead ach seisear daoine bualadh le chéile taobh istigh agus cúig deag daoine taobh amuigh / Only 6 people can gather indoors and 15 people gather outdoors. Beidh an Taoiseach Michael Martin ag feachaint ar arís i gceann coicís / an Taoiseach Michael Martin will review this again in two weeks Tá tuille eolas le fáil faoin ordú dianghlasála ag gov.ie / More information about the lockdown can be found at gov.ie

Tá Cúig chéim chun an tír a oscailt mar gheall ar an choróinvírus / there are five stages to reopening the country due to coronavirus An seachtain seo duirt an Taoiseach Micheal Martin nach mbeidh na tigh tabhairne á oscailt / This week An Taoiseach Micheal Martin said that pubs will not re-open Freisin, Níl chead ach caogo duine buaille le cheile taobh istigh and dhá chead taobh amuigh / Also, only 50 poeple can gather indoors and 200 people gather outdoors. Beidh An Taoiseach ag feachaint ar cursaí i gceann trí seachtaine / The taoiseach will review this again in three weeks. Tá ar daoine masc aghaidh a caitheamh ar iompair poiblí agus in sna siopaí / People have to wear face masks on public transport and in shops Thosaigh cluiche arís ach níl chéad ag éinne freastail ar na cluichí só tá siad le fáil ar an teilifís agus ar líne / Games have started back but people can’t attend so they are televised and online Freisin beidh na scoileanna a oscailt arís i Mí Lunasa. Dhún said na scoileanna i Mí Marta. Beidh orthu muinteori breise a fhostú i gcomhair na meanscoil | the schools will reopen in August. They shut them in March. They need to hire extra secondary school teachers

Learn new Irish phrases for the times we live in - all in under 2 minutes for each lesson! This is Week 13

Learn new Irish phrases for the times we live in - all in under 2 minutes for each lesson! This is Week 12 EXERCISE: Mar gheall ar Covid 19 tá muid sa mbaile agus níl aon sport ar siúil, níl chead againn dul ag treaináil agus tá na ionad aclaíochta dúnta Because of Covid19 we are at home, there’s no sport happening, we can’t go training and the gyms are closed Is feidir leat Aclaíochta a dhéanamh sa mbaile - You can do exercise at home Tá gnáthamh leathúil aclaíochta le fáil ar Instagram and Youtube / there are daily exercises available on Instagram and Youtube Tá méid Traenálaí pearsanta ar na meáin shósialta / there’s loads of personal trainers on social media Tá ióga agus pilates an mhaith i gchomhair do chorp agus do sláinte mheabhradh Yoga and pilates is very good for your body and your mental health Tá tuille físean le fáil ar YouTube agus is féidir leat rang ióga a dhéanamh ar zoom le teagascóir ióga There’s plenty videos on youtube or you can do yoga classes on zoom with a yoga instructor

Learn new Irish phrases for the times we live in - all in under 2 minutes for each lesson! This is Week 11 PIZZA: Mar gheall ar Covid 19 tá muid sa mbaile agus tá níos mó am againn bia a ullmhú Anoid tá oideas píotsa agam / now I have a pizza recipe Seo í an liosta comhábhar… here is the list of ingredients Plúr - flour Púdar bácála - Baking powder Spúnóg salann - 1 spoon salt Spúnóg ola - 1 spoon oil Agus aon rud is fearr leat ar an piotsa / and anything you like on the pizza Corraigh é go dtí go mbeidh na comhábhar ar fad measctha / mix all the ingredients together Cur Aon chead is seachtú Miliméadar uisce leis an meascáin / Add 170ml of water Déan an taos a fhuineadh go dtí nach mbeidh sé greamaitheach a thuilleadh/ knead the dough until it loses its stickiness Dean ciorcal mór leis an taos / Roll the dough into a large circle Cur ar na rud is fearr leat ar an taos / Add your toppings to the dough Cur in san oighean ar feadh cúig déag nó fuche noiméad / Place in the oven for 15-20 minutes

Learn new Irish phrases for the times we live in - all in under 2 minutes for each lesson! This is Week 10 FRUIT SMOOTHIE: Mar gheall ar Covid 19 tá muid sa mbaile agus tá níos mó am againn bia a ullmhú Is rud sláintiúil agus blasta é Caoineog torthaí / fruit smoothies are healthy and tasty Má tá aon torthaí nó glasraí as dáta is feidir iad a usáid i gcomhair caoineog torthaí If you’ve fruit or veg going out of date you can use them in a fruit smoothie Tá cál agus spionáiste lán le na cothaithigh riachtanacha ar fad / kale and spinach ar full of necessary nutrients Tá caora an mhaith i gcomhair do chnámh agus do chroí / berries are very good for your bones and heart Tá oráiste lán le vitamín C atá lán le frithoscaídeoir / oranges are full of vitamin C which is full of antioxidants

Learn new Irish phrases for the times we live in - all in under 2 minutes for each lesson! This is Week 9 SODA BREAD : Mar gheall ar Covid 19 tá muid sa mbaile agus is í bacáil rud iontach a dheanamh le chéile ARAN SÓIDE / soda bread Is í Aran Sóide an bia is mó a thaithníonn le daoine faoí lathair. Soda bread is the most popular food with people at the moment. Seo í an liosta comhábhar… here's the list of ingredients Plúr geal - white flour Plúr caiscín - wholemeal flour Brachán - porridge oats Décharbónáit sóidiam - bicarbonate of soda Salann - salt Im - butter Bláthach - buttermilk Corraigh é go dtí go mbeidh na comhábhar ar fad measctha / mix all the ingredients together Chuir an meascán aran in san tráidire bácála / put the bread mixture into a baking tray Chuir cros ar an aran / put a cross in the bread Chuir in san oigheann ar feadh leath uair / place in the oven for a half hour Tá sé go hálainn le im agus subh / it’s lovely with butter and jam

Learn new Irish phrases for the times we live in - all in under 2 minutes for each lesson! This is Week 8 Ón 29ú lá de Mí Meitheamh thosaigh triú chéim chun an tír a oscailt / from the 29th of June, the third phase of reopening our country began Is féidir leat taisteal go aon áit san tír / You can travel to any part of the country Caith masc ort féin ar iompair poiblí, nuair atá tú ag siopadóireacht agus aon áit ata lán le daoine / wear a mask on public transport in shopping centres or anywhere that is busy with people Is féidir le curam leanaí á oscailt, campa samhradh a thosnú agus ionad sport a oscailt / childcare can open, summer camps can start and sports centres can open Is féidir le gruagaire agus sciamheolaí, a oscailt / hairdressers and beauticians can reopen Is féidir le caoga daoine a bheith le chéile taobh istigh and thart ar dhá chéad taobh amuigh / 50 people can gather indoors and up to 200 outdoors Agus is féidir le bialann, tigh tabhairne le bia and caife á oscailt arís Tá tuille eolais le fáil ar líne classichits.ie

Learn new Irish phrases for the times we live in - all in under 2 minutes for each lesson! This is Week 7 FRENCH TOAST: Mar gheall ar Covid 19 tá muid sa mbaile agus tá níos mó am againn bia a ullmhú Tá Tósta Francaise blasta agus tá na comhámhar agat sa mbaile / french toast is a tasty and you have the ingredients at home Seo í an liosta comhábhar / here is the list of ingredients Aran / bread - tá aran brioche an deas / brioche bread is very nice Ubh / egg Píosa Salann agus piobar / piece of salt and pepper Corraigh é go dtí go mbeidh na comhábhar ar fad measctha / mix all the ingredients together Déan na tósta franciase a fhriocadh i bhfriochtán atá smeartha le hola ar feadh cúpla noimead / fry the pancakes in oil for a few minutes Is feidir toradh, iógart, cnó, seacláid nó im piseanna talún ar chuir ar an tósta francaise / you can put fruit, nuts, yogurt, chocolate or peanut butter on your french toast Nó is feidir bia saillte a chur ar an tósta francaise, liamhás, cáis agus tráta - or you can put savoury food on the french toast, ham, cheese and tomatoes Má réitigh tú an oideas seo thaispean pictúir dúinn ar Instagram

Learn new Irish phrases for the times we live in - all in under 2 minutes for each lesson! This is Week 6 PANCAKES: Mar ghell ar Covid 19 tá muid sa mbaile agus tá níos mó am againn bia a ullmhú Oideas Pancóga / pancake recipe Seo í an liosta comhábhar / list of ingredients Plúr geal - white flour Dhá uibh - 2 eggs Bainne - milk Ola chócaireacht nó ola chnó coco / cooking oil or coconut oil Corraigh é go dtí go mbeidh na comhábhar ar fad measctha / mix all the ingredients together Déan na pancóga a fhriocadh i bhfriochtán atá smeartha le hola ar feadh cúpla noimead / fry the pancakes in oil for a few minutes Ná deán dearmad - Thiontaigh na pancóga - don’t forget - flip the pancakes Is feidir toradh, iógart, cnó, seacláid nó im piseanna talún ar chuir ar na pancóiga / you can put fruit, nuts, yogurt, chocolate or peanut butter on your pancakes Nó is feidir siúcra agus líomóide a chur orthu . or you can put sugar and lemon on them Is oideas easca í seo agus is feidir an meascán a chur in san cuisneori ar feadh cupla la / its an easy recipe and the mixture can be put in the fridge for a few days

Learn new Irish phrases for the times we live in - all in under 2 minutes for each lesson! This is Week 5 Tá Cúig chéim chun an tír a oscailt mar gheall ar an choróinvírus / there are five stages to reopening the country due to coronavirus Ón ochtú lá do Mí Meitheamh, thosaigh an dara chéim / from the 8th of June, the second stage began Seo é cúig rud faoín céim seo… Here are five things about this Phase Fan áitúil: is feidir leat taisteal aon áit i do Chontae féin nó fiche ciliméadar ó do teach/ Stay Local: You may travel within your own county, or up to 20 kilometres from your home. Bualadh le daoine eile: Is feidir leat bualadh le seisear daoine ó teach eile taobh amuigh agus lasmuigh. Is feidir le grúpa níos mó ná cúig deag traenáil le chéile taobh amuigh/ Meeting other people: You may meet up to 6 people from outside your household both indoors and outdoors. Up to 15 people can train together outside Tá siopaí Miondíola oscailte. All retail is reopening. Obair sa mbaile má tá tú abailte. Work from home where possible. Bain usáid as iompair poiblí má tá sé riachtanach. Only use public transport if necessary

Learn new Irish phrases for the times we live in - all in under 2 minutes for each lesson! This is Week 4 MENTAL HEALTH: Mar gheall ar an Choróinvírus tá muid sa mbaile ar feadh cúpla mhí anois/ Because of coronavirus we are at home for a couple of months now Is feidir le fadhbanna meabhairshláinte daoine a aonrú Mental health problems can isolate people Seo í cúpla rudaí is feidir leat a dheanamh i gcomhair do sláinte mheabhrach Here’s some things you can do for your mental health Teigh ag siúil gach lá / go for a walk everyday Bain triail as machnamh / try meditation Labhairt le comhlaireoir / talk to a counsellor Tá siad le fáil ar líne / they are available online Labhair le do teaghlach agus do chairde / talk to family and friends Bain trial as zoom, facetime agus skype Faigi do eolais ó fhoinse iontaofa / get your information from reliable sources Dean Rud eigin a thathníonn leat / do something you like Bain sult as Youtube aus TikTok / enjoy youtube and tiktok Scríobh litir chuig duine eigin / write a letter to someone Seo hiad suíomh gréasáin le cúram sláinte mheabhrach; Here’s websties with mental health care mentalhealthireland.ie Pieta.ie Spunout.ie Jigsaw.ie Aware.ie

Learn new Irish phrases for the times we live in - all in under 2 minutes for each lesson! This is Week 3 BBQ: Mar gheall ar Covid 19 tá muid sa mbaile agus má tá cúpla daoine so mbaile is deas é cocáireacht le chéíle go háirithe ag am samhradh Because of Covid 19, we are at home and if there’s a few people at home its nice to cook together especially at summertime Má Tá an aimsir go breá is am iontach é i gcomhair barbaiciú / if the weather is nice it’s a great time time for a BBQ Muna bhfuil barbaiciú agat sa mbaile is feidir barbaiciú indiúscartha a fháil in san ionad siopadóireacht / if you don’t have a BBQ you can get a disposable one from a shopping centre Ach má tá sé ag cur baisteach, bain úsáid as scáth fearthainne / and if its raining use an umbrella. Is feidir aon feoil nó glasraí a chócairáil ar an barbaiciú / you can pretty much cook any meat or vegetables on a BBQ sicín, mairteoil, práta, cloicheáin, piobar, ispíní, Chicken, beef, potatoes, prawns, peppers, sausages, Bí sabháilte agus fán sa mbaile / Stay safe and stay and home

Learn new Irish phrases for the times we live in - all in under 2 minutes for each lesson! This is Week 2 PHASE ONE: Tá Cúig chéim chun an tír a oscailt mar gheall ar an choróinvírus / there are five stages to reopening the country due to coronavirus Ón octhú lá deag do Mí Bealtaine, thosaigh an chead chéim / from the 18th of May, the first stage begins Is feidir bualadh le daoine ó teaghlach eile / you can meet with people from other households Is feidir le ionad cúram leanaí a oscailte le haghaigh lucht oibre curám sláinte / child care centres can open for healthcare workers Is feidir le siopaí le oifig amuigh faoin aer a oscailt / retailers with outdoor office space can open Is feidir le roinnt taithneamhachtaí poiblí lasmuigh a oscailt freisin mar shampla cúrsa gailf, cúirteanna leadóige / certain outdoor public amenities can open for example gold courses and tennis courts Ach fós caithfidh tú Glan do lámha / wash your hands Clúdaigh do shrón agus da bhéal le naipcín nuair a dheanamh tú casacht / cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough Caith uait an naipcín tar eis casact / throw away the tissue after coughing Scaradh sóisialta: d’fhán dhá méadar ó daoine / social distancing: stay 2metres from people Níl cead níos mó ná cúig ciliméadar ó do teach / you can’t go beyond 5km from your home Tá tuille eolais le fáil faoin Corónvírus ar suíomh idírlín hse.ie agus gov.ie Bí sabháilte agus fán sa mbaile / Stay safe and stay and home