
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…
Documentary • Series • 2008 • 1 season
Starring: Des Bishop
S1 E1 - Episode 1
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.
Mar 13, 2008
S1 E2 - Episode 2
This week the reality of Des's challenge sets in as he heads to Irish college and joins the local GAA football club.
Mar 20, 2008
S1 E3 - Episode 3
This week Des struggles to get his head around Irish grammar and turns to Hip Hop for help.
Mar 27, 2008
S1 E4 - Episode 4
Inspired by his trip to an Oireachtas in Westport, Des travels around the country to visit the different Gaeltacht areas.
Apr 3, 2008
S1 E5 - Episode 5
This week Des returns to the States and discovers that he's not the only American struggling to learn Irish.
Apr 10, 2008
S1 E6 - Episode 6
The big night has finally arrived; is Des ready for his first comedy gig as gaeilge?
Apr 17, 2008
Des Bishop: In the Name of the Fada
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.
Documentary • TV Series • 2008