Languages in Ireland

Languages in Ireland

Brandon Mountain et sa vue sur le Connor Pass - © Monica
The first name Aoife

The Irish first name “Aoife

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Discover the origins, meaning and pronunciation of the name Aoife, a beautiful Irish name whose…
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Slagging is an expression of typical Irish humor - © Mirko Vitali

Slagging in Ireland

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In Ireland, people are fond of slagging, a form of humor that consists of teasing…
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A young Irish woman - © Aysu

Most popular Irish first names

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Irish first names, derived from Gaelic and mythology, combine history, poetry and originality. Explore their…
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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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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.

Discover the history of this language, or the oldest forms of writing discovered in Ireland. Some of its writings date back thousands of years!

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