Searching for genuine Irish language and Ogham script resources can feel like wandering a misty lane, especially online where misinformation and “Celtic” tree calendar fantasies are so common.

So let’s cut through the fog and get you started, the real Irish way.

Whether your roots lie in Ireland, or your heart simply calls you here, focusing on authentic, Irish created resources makes all the difference for language learners and spiritual seekers alike.

Here are three trusted Irish sites to save (just add this article to your bookmarks bar!), each a practical tool in its own right for connecting to the Irish language, the Ogham script, and true to life pronunciation.

1. Translating into Irish with Teanglann.ie

The Ogham script was designed for the Irish language, not English, so it's important to start there. Here's a companion article to explain more about this part of things - What's my Name in Gaelic?

To get started, forget about unreliable Celtic dictionaries or random translation apps. 

Teanglann.ie is the go to source, widely used across Ireland for both learners and fluent speakers. It offers incredibly detailed modern and historical Irish-English dictionary entries, grammar help, and even samples of native speaker pronunciation.

For those living outside Ireland, or anyone just starting out, it’s a gift, letting you check a word’s meaning, see it used in real sentences, and listen to the correct pronunciation.

This builds real confidence and helps you avoid the pitfalls of machine translation.

Try this exercise: Pick three English words that feel meaningful to you. Plug each one into Teanglann.ie, jot down the Irish translations, listen to the pronunciation, and say them out loud each day this week.

2. Writing (Transliterating) Ogham Script with Ogham.co

Curious about writing your Irish name or a special word in Ogham? 

Ogham.co is a simple online tool where you type in your word (transliterated from Irish, not English, the Ogham alphabet doesn’t cover all modern English sounds!) and it shows you how to write it in the ancient strokes and notches of the Ogham script.

This isn’t a magic 'translator' - it’s a transliterator, helping you transfer the sounds from modern Irish lettering to Ogham’s distinctive marks.

Practical use: After translating your words on Teanglann, use Ogham.co to create their Ogham script versions. Draw them by hand for a truly embodied connection, or make a bookmark or altar sign for your practice.

3. Hearing Irish Pronunciation with Abair.ie

Irish spelling can seem daunting, but Abair.ie is a modern marvel, built by Irish linguists.

Type any Irish phrase, and this resource speaks it back using real Irish dialects from different parts of Ireland - perfect for getting your ear used to the musical, earthy rhythm of the language.

For those in the diaspora, or those living far from native speakers, it’s a lifeline to genuine pronunciation.

Practice tip: Copy a greeting or a family name into Abair.ie and listen to it in all three major dialects (Munster, Connacht, Ulster). Try repeating out loud, noticing how your mouth moves and how the sound changes.

Learning a language or a script, especially one with deep roots and complex history like Irish and Ogham, can feel overwhelming. You don’t need perfect fluency or pricey equipment.

Ten minutes a day, with paper and pen, your voice, and these online resources, is more than enough to start building real connection.

Ready for your next steps with Ogham?

If Ogham is calling you in a deeper way - maybe as part of your spiritual path, or your creative life - why not join our warm, supportive Ogham Academy community?

Take the 30 Day Ogham Challenge at https://ogham.academy/30 and step out of the fog and into your birthright.

One word, one stroke, one day at a time.