In the Name of the Fada

Miniseries

Des tells of his own journey in grasping the Irish language and his assimilation into Connemara Gaeltacht community. He discovers the joys of having a Bean an ti, struggles to get his head around Irish grammar and sits the leaving certificate oral Irish exam all in preparation for his gig as gaeilge. His ultimate challenge is to reclaim the tradition of seanchai in its modern incarnation – stand up comedy – through the medium of its native tongue.

Where to Watch In the Name of the Fada • Miniseries

6 Episodes

  • Episode 1
    E1
    Episode 1As 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.
  • Episode 2
    E2
    Episode 2This week the reality of Des's challenge sets in as he heads to Irish college and joins the local GAA football club.
  • Episode 3
    E3
    Episode 3This week Des struggles to get his head around Irish grammar and turns to Hip Hop for help.
  • Episode 4
    E4
    Episode 4Inspired by his trip to an Oireachtas in Westport, Des travels around the country to visit the different Gaeltacht areas.
  • Episode 5
    E5
    Episode 5This week Des returns to the States and discovers that he's not the only American struggling to learn Irish.
  • Episode 6
    E6
    Episode 6The big night has finally arrived; is Des ready for his first comedy gig as gaeilge?

Cast of Miniseries

  • Des BishopSelf
  • Zaini DarraghEditor

 

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