Irish Dialects
People say there are three main Irish dialects, Munster, Connacht and Ulster, but in truth, that is but a broad brush for the Irish of West Kerry, for example, is….
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Context: A Brief History of Leinster Irish
This was a question that was posed on Reddit and answered by Erisceres (who I know). I’ve posted their response with their permission. Firstly, it’s best to understand the varieties….
Irish Noun Genders and how to recognise them
Irish noun genders fall into two genders: masculine (firinscneach) or feminine (baininscneach). Irish has no neuter gender, so everything is either “he” or “she”. While there are few strict rules….
A caution to learners of Irish
YouTube, TikTok and Instagram are unfortunately rife with poor Irish teachers/educators. They can be useful tools for many things, but when it comes to Irish, these platforms are a minefield…..
Grammar Glossary
Oftentimes when studying I had to search for what certain words meant because I hadn’t learned/understood them as a child. This is a work in progress on a grammar glossary….
Ode to the Síneadh Fada
It’s vital, folks. Vital. The síneadh fada, or “long accent,” is an essential aspect of the Irish language, used to elongate vowel sounds and alter the meaning of words. In….