Des Bishop: In the Name of the Fada

Name: Des Bishop: In the Name of the Fada
Released: 2008-03-13

2008 · Documentary · 1 Season · 6 Episodes · 0.0

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.

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Season 1

E11. Episode 12008-03-13As 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.E22. Episode 22008-03-20This week the reality of Des's challenge sets in as he heads to Irish college and joins the local GAA football club.E33. Episode 32008-03-27This week Des struggles to get his head around Irish grammar and turns to Hip Hop for help.E44. Episode 42008-04-03Inspired by his trip to an Oireachtas in Westport, Des travels around the country to visit the different Gaeltacht areas.E55. Episode 52008-04-10This week Des returns to the States and discovers that he's not the only American struggling to learn Irish.E66. Episode 62008-04-17The big night has finally arrived; is Des ready for his first comedy gig as gaeilge?

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Des Bishop: In the Name of the Fada

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