Brian Friel: Language, Colonization and Translations
Sometimes referred to as the “Irish Chekhov,” Brian Friel is considered by many to be one of the greatest playwrights of his generation, in both I…
Tag: Irish
Discussion about Ireland, the Irish language, its history, people and culture.
The Festival of Lúnasa
Lughnasadh, meaning the ‘Assembly of Lugh’ signifies the beginning of the harvest season and gives its name to the Irish word for August, ‘Lúna…
Cló Gaelach: What is the Old Irish Script?
Cló Gaelach is believed to have been developed from the Latin alphabet and initially designed in the 16th century. Its first authentic version emerge…
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…
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…
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?
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 cuckoo’s influence is a reminder of how deeply intertwined nature and culture can be, especially in places like Ireland, where the natural world…