It's interesting how many Irish speakers and learners have contributed to this thread: Laoise, Áine, Anraoi, Philippa, Alice.
People who speak one lesser-used language are often interested in or sympathetic to others.

I want to get in touch with Laoise. I don't know whether or not she's still in Belfast, and she hasn't written at Mudcat for some time. So if anyone can help me make contact, please p-mail me.