Irish: History & Culture Through Language
Embrace all things Irish with these 200 interesting, important, and fun Irish words and phrases—as well as what each teaches us about the history and culture of Ireland.

Céad míle fáilte! Dia duit. You don’t need to be fluent to appreciate the beauty of the Irish language. Maybe you’re interested in learning Irish for an upcoming trip or to connect with your heritage. Or perhaps you need a few phases to throw out over a pint for St. Patrick’s Day.

One each page of Irish, you will learn Irish words and phrases that are interesting, useful, and beautiful such as:
-The cultural rallying cry Éire go Brách (Up Ireland!)
-Sclimpíní (the dancing dazzling light behind someone’s eyes)
-Unique traditions like the seanchaí (storyteller)
-The term of endearment a chuisle (my pulse)
-Idioms like Doras feasa fíafraí (questioning is the door to wisdom)

Each entry features pronunciation, the English translation, and part of speech, along with what this word or phrase teaches us about the unique and vibrant culture and history of the Emerald Isle and ways to use Irishism for yourself. Slán go fóill!
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Irish: History & Culture Through Language
Embrace all things Irish with these 200 interesting, important, and fun Irish words and phrases—as well as what each teaches us about the history and culture of Ireland.

Céad míle fáilte! Dia duit. You don’t need to be fluent to appreciate the beauty of the Irish language. Maybe you’re interested in learning Irish for an upcoming trip or to connect with your heritage. Or perhaps you need a few phases to throw out over a pint for St. Patrick’s Day.

One each page of Irish, you will learn Irish words and phrases that are interesting, useful, and beautiful such as:
-The cultural rallying cry Éire go Brách (Up Ireland!)
-Sclimpíní (the dancing dazzling light behind someone’s eyes)
-Unique traditions like the seanchaí (storyteller)
-The term of endearment a chuisle (my pulse)
-Idioms like Doras feasa fíafraí (questioning is the door to wisdom)

Each entry features pronunciation, the English translation, and part of speech, along with what this word or phrase teaches us about the unique and vibrant culture and history of the Emerald Isle and ways to use Irishism for yourself. Slán go fóill!
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Irish: History & Culture Through Language

Irish: History & Culture Through Language

by Laura Pakenham
Irish: History & Culture Through Language

Irish: History & Culture Through Language

by Laura Pakenham

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Embrace all things Irish with these 200 interesting, important, and fun Irish words and phrases—as well as what each teaches us about the history and culture of Ireland.

Céad míle fáilte! Dia duit. You don’t need to be fluent to appreciate the beauty of the Irish language. Maybe you’re interested in learning Irish for an upcoming trip or to connect with your heritage. Or perhaps you need a few phases to throw out over a pint for St. Patrick’s Day.

One each page of Irish, you will learn Irish words and phrases that are interesting, useful, and beautiful such as:
-The cultural rallying cry Éire go Brách (Up Ireland!)
-Sclimpíní (the dancing dazzling light behind someone’s eyes)
-Unique traditions like the seanchaí (storyteller)
-The term of endearment a chuisle (my pulse)
-Idioms like Doras feasa fíafraí (questioning is the door to wisdom)

Each entry features pronunciation, the English translation, and part of speech, along with what this word or phrase teaches us about the unique and vibrant culture and history of the Emerald Isle and ways to use Irishism for yourself. Slán go fóill!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781507225165
Publisher: Adams Media
Publication date: 01/20/2026
Series: Speak the World
Sold by: SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format: eBook
Pages: 240

About the Author

Laura Pakenham is a presenter on TG4, Ireland’s first Irish-language TV station, which reaches an average of 1.2 million people in the Republic of Ireland weekly. She presents on Nuacht Cúla4, a daily news program for young people. Laura is also a TikTok creator, promoting the learning of Gaeilge to her followers through tips and Irish-language videos. Follow her @LauraJPakenham.
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