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More than 1.3 million Irish citizens still speak Gaelic—and whether you know it or not, you do too! Here are 8 excellent words that are proud to be Irish. The next time you gobble up a tasty stew, ...
You can wear green, you can watch a parade, and maybe drink green beer this Saint Patrick's Day, but can you say Sláinte like the Irish do? If so, fair play to you. If not, don't get banjaxed. Here ...
Just before he died, Daniel Cassidy released a pioneering book that begins to prove how American slang has a root in the Irish American urban experience. As usual ...
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We're all just a little bit Irish on St. Patrick's Day, so impress your friends over your corned beef dinner or pint of green beer by dropping these traditional Irish words into your conversation.
Retired Canadian Army Maj. Bruce W MacDonald is aware that Gaelic words can be difficult to pronounce. But he has a solution. “Gaelic is not something you want to take on without being drunk,” he said ...
The word "eavesdrop" refers to someone who would stand under drops coming from a roof's eaves to listen to conversations. "Whiskey" comes from the Gaelic for "water of life." "Sarcasm" comes from the ...
Looking for an Irish name for a little bundle of joy on the way or just inspired by the beauty of Irish names and their meanings? Here are 100 ideas for you! Here are today's 100 most popular Irish ...
The sequel to "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros hit bookshelves on Tuesday. But some readers said they received misprinted copies of "Iron Flame." Yarros was also in hot water over her pronunciation of ...