The Use of Indirect Speech in Irish
Caint indĂreach is particularly useful in casual conversation, storytelling and journalism, where summarising speech makes the flow of information mo…
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Discussion about Ireland, the Irish language, its history, people and culture.
OĂche FhĂ©ile Eoin – St. John’s Eve
OĂche FhĂ©ile Eoin, and the custom of lighting bonfires across Ireland, is traditionally celebrated on June 23rdâŠbut what's it all about?
What is Bealtaine? The Celtic Summer Festival Examined
Everyone welcomes the start of summer. With longer days, better weather, and being able to put the cattle out to pasture, the Celts knew it…
An Chuach: The Cuckoo in Irish Folklore
The cuckooâs influence is a reminder of how deeply intertwined nature and culture can be, especially in places like Ireland, where the natural world…
MĂĄirtĂn Ă DĂreĂĄin: A Voice of the Gaeltacht in Modern Irish Poetry
MĂĄirtĂn Ă DĂreĂĄin is credited, along with his contemporaries SeĂĄn Ă RĂordĂĄin and MĂĄire Mhac an tSaoi, for breathing new life into Irish lang…
Na hOileĂĄin Ărann: A History of the Aran Islands
Finally, another part of the Aran Islandsâ identity comes from being a Gaeltacht. Although Oliver Cromwell did arrive on the islands during his conq…
10 Authentic Ways to Celebrate Irish Culture this St. Patrickâs Day
Observed around the world, St. Patrickâs Day is a chance for everyone to embrace the Irish culture, regardless of where they are or what their herit…
What is Seachtain na Gaeilge?
Seachtain na Gaeilge is an annual celebration of the Irish language that runs from March 1st to 17th each year!
