Searching for Irish words – how to use Focloir.ie
this is an English-to-Irish dictionary, so the search function is best designed for English search terms. Searching through Irish is also possible, bu…
Category: Articles
Ailt ó Chomhphobal na Gaeilge / Articles from the online Irish community…
Ar An Lá Seo, 20 Iúil: Neil Armstrong
Ar an Lá Seo, shiúil Neil Armstrong ar an ngealach / On this day, Neil Armstrong walked on the moon.
The Use of Indirect Speech in Irish
Caint indíreach is particularly useful in casual conversation, storytelling and journalism, where summarising speech makes the flow of information mo…
Member Profile: Shannon Mullens
Shannon Mullens, from North Carolina, is very clear about why learning Irish is such a worthy and worthwhile pursuit. Heritage, spiritualism and a nee…
Oíche Fhéile Eoin – St. John’s Eve
Oíche Fhéile Eoin, and the custom of lighting bonfires across Ireland, is traditionally celebrated on June 23rd…but what's it all about?
Ar An Lá Seo, 20 Bealtaine: Amelia Earhart
Ar an Lá Seo, d'eitil Amelia Earhart trasna an Atlantaigh, agus thuirling sí i nDoire / On this day, Amelia Earhart flew across the Atlantic, and la…
Ar An Lá Seo, 18 Bealtaine: Abraham Lincoln
Ar an lá seo, 18 Bealtaine, 1860, ainmníodh Abraham Lincoln mar iarrthóir d’Uachtaránacht na Stát. / On this day, May 18, 1860, Abraham Lincoln…
An Síneadh Fada – the long accent in Irish
What is An Síneadh Fada? Short and long vowels in Irish, and how to type them on your device.