Languages in Ireland

Languages in Ireland

Brandon Mountain et sa vue sur le Connor Pass - © Monica
A sign in Irish Gaelic - © nordmann
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The Gaelic term “Sláinte

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The term "Sláinte" (or Sláinte Mhaith) is a typically Irish Gaelic expression, used when Irish…
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How do you pronounce the word Samhain? - zef art

How to pronounce Samhain?

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Find out how to pronounce the word Samhain (or Samain), which refers to an ancient…
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Kiss me I'm irish - © Alla

Where does the expression “Kiss me I’m Irish!” come from?

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Discover the meaning of "Kiss me I'm Irish", a popular slogan chanted throughout Ireland on…
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Pinch me I'm irish - Canva Pro

The expression Pinch me I’m Irish

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Do you know the expression "Pinch me I'm Irish"? This phrase, used on Saint Patrick's…
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derry

Derry or Londonderry? Why does the town have 2 names?

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Derry or Londonderry? Find out why the Northern Irish city has two distinct names, and…
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Erin go Bragh

The Gaelic term “Erin go Bragh

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"Erin go Bragh" is one of Ireland's strong Gaelic expressions. The Irish see it as…
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Une irlandaise face aux Falaises de Moher - 4kclips

The Murphy family name in Ireland

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Discover the meaning of the Irish surname Murphy: a historical, cultural and particularly common name…
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Gaelic words linked to St Patrick's Day - © Taisiia

Irish Gaelic words used on St Patrick’s Day

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Discover the Gaelic expressions of St. Patrick's Day in Ireland! Useful words that will come…
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Languages in Ireland

Although English is a widely spoken language in Ireland, it is not the only Irish language spoken on the island. There are several Irish languages, including Irish Gaelic, the Republic of Ireland’s first official language, which is still spoken in some parts of Ireland.

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