Conversation 1A
Michelle and Eoin meet for the first time, at an Irish language weekend in New York.
Michelle: | Cén chaoi a bhfuil tú? Is mise Michelle – cén t-ainm atá ortsa? | |
How are you? I’m Michelle – what’s your name? | ||
Eoin: | Mise Eoin. | |
I’m Eoin. | ||
Michelle: | Tá sé go deas bualadh leat, a Eoin. | |
It’s nice to meet you, Eoin. |

Conversation 1B
At the same Irish language weekend in New York, Áine greets her teacher, Liam.
Áine: | Dia duit, a Liam. | |
Hello, Liam. | ||
Liam: | Dia is Muire duit, a Áine. Cén chaoi a bhfuil tú na laethanta seo? | |
Hello, Áine. How are you these days? | ||
Áine: | Tá mé go maith, go raibh maith agat. Agus tú féin? | |
I’m well, thank you. And yourself? | ||
Liam: | Tá mé go breá. Tá sé go deas tú a fheiceáil arís! | |
I’m fine. It’s nice to see you again! |
