Ireland’s adopted son of comedy, Des Bishop’s most difficult challenge yet as he moves to Connemara’s Gaeltacht for 11 months with the aim of performing an entire gig in Irish.
Episode 1
Mar 13, 2008
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.
Episode 2
Mar 20, 2008
This week the reality of Des's challenge sets in as he heads to Irish college and joins the local GAA football club.
Episode 3
Mar 27, 2008
This week Des struggles to get his head around Irish grammar and turns to Hip Hop for help.
Episode 4
Apr 3, 2008
Inspired by his trip to an Oireachtas in Westport, Des travels around the country to visit the different Gaeltacht areas.
Episode 5
Apr 10, 2008
This week Des returns to the States and discovers that he's not the only American struggling to learn Irish.
Episode 6
Apr 17, 2008
The big night has finally arrived; is Des ready for his first comedy gig as gaeilge?
