More than 1.3 million Irish citizens still speak Gaelic—and whether you know it or not, you do too! Here are 8 excellent words that are proud to be Irish. The next time you gobble up a tasty stew, ...

You can wear green, you can watch a parade, and maybe drink green beer this Saint Patrick's Day, but can you say Sláinte like the Irish do? If so, fair play to you. If not, don't get banjaxed. Here's ...

You can wear green, you can watch a parade, and maybe drink green beer this Saint Patrick's Day, but can you say Sláinte like the Irish do? If so, fair play to you. If not, don't get banjaxed. Here ...

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, you might hear an unfamiliar Irish term get tossed around before the pints get tossed back. Sláinte is a classic Irish toast, and in true St. Paddy’s Day fashion, ...

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Gweedore man Pádraig Ó Mianáin loves words. It would be tragic if he didn’t. He’s the lexicographical editor of Foras na Gaeilge and he’s currently the chief editor overseeing the development of both ...

126 Gorgeous Gaelic Baby Names for Your Son or Daughter originally appeared on Parade. Naming your baby is one of the first decisions you’ll make about your new bundle of joy. And even though this can ...

Under British rule, Gaeilge became a minority language in Ireland, yet it was never allowed to die out and over the centuries, Ireland’s mother tongue was kept alive by people all over the island, ...

Note: a version of this story first appeared in March 2024. You can wear green, you can watch a parade, and maybe drink green beer this Saint Patrick's Day, but can you say Sláinte like the Irish do?