Gaelic vs. Irish: The History of Each Term
It’s a common experience: You might be telling someone that you’re learning Irish or describing an encounter with the language, and that person lo…
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Discussion about Ireland, the Irish language, its history, people and culture.
The Power of Irish Placenames
The power of Irish placenames is astounding! Our 'logainmneacha' show us the beauty of Irish all around us, and allow us to reconnect with the languag…
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!
Saint Gobnait: the Gaeltacht’s Saint
On February 11th every year, people line up to visit the ruins in Dún Chaoin, situated in the Gaeltacht of County Kerry. The stones are believed to b…
Brigid: Origins of the Goddess
Brigit is famously known as both Christian Saint and Pagan Goddess, but what does the medieval literature have to say about her Goddess form?
St. Brigid’s Day, An Evolving Celebration
She might have been around at least half a millennium already, but her stock is now on the rise. Introducing St. Brigid, Ireland’s new (and oldest) …
The Process of Decolonization
So how do we begin to repair the damage, how do we find ourselves again, after the trauma of colonization? Here are the five stages in the process …
Lá an Dreoilín – Wren Day
Lá an Dreoilín (Wren Day) occurs on St. Stephen’s Day. Irish linguists speculate that "dreoilín" derives from two combined words, "draoi" and "…
