ABAIR E . . . the first-ever Irish language phonics programme, designed to address the lack of Irish language teaching materials for primary teachers, is now available from Muintearas, a Connemara-based education and training research project. The pack costs £36.90 plus £3.75 for postage. For information: Muintearas, Leitir Mor, Co na nGaillimhe - phone (091) 551300.