New words from around the world have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) for the first time as its creators say their usage has become so commonplace in the language. These are several ...

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 ...

A first of its kind Irish dictionary has been launched, which aims to end the need for words being understood "through the lens of English." The dictionary by Foras na Gaeilge was launched on Tuesday ...

A new monolingual dictionary will allow Irish speakers and learners to explore the meaning of Irish language words without having to rely on English language translations. Speaking at the launch event ...

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?

IN MOST PARTS of the world, the word “mineral” refers to a “solid, naturally occurring inorganic substance”. But here at home, most use it to refer to a fizzy drink. This sense of the word is among ...

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Irish blessings have a long and storied history, with roots that stretch back centuries. These beautiful and poetic blessings have been passed down through generations of Irish families, and have ...