The OED uses the takeaway meal, a spice bag, as an excellent example of this evolution of the English language, saying: "An Irish creation ... like proms held in America. It usually takes place ...

A bid to force a minister’s decision to install Irish language signage at the Grand ... “I trust unionism will take a stand on this issue and sign the petition to stop this solo run by the ...

A street named in honour of the British World War Two leader Winston Churchill has become just the second in a council area to be approved for dual Irish-English signage. Residents of Churchill ...

Amid international jitters over Donald Trump’s America First sloganising ... What is the proper weight to give to language, to culture? These are globally relevant issues.

Dublin’s unique bilingual street signs, with their distinctive Gaelic typeface and green colour, are being documented by a researcher at Trinity College Dublin. Researchers fear the signs are “fast ...

It will allow customers who use Irish or British sign language to contact customer service through the video relay. From there, customers will be put through to a qualified interpreter.

“The Irish language is a living and thriving language used daily by many people across the North,” she explained. “It is fitting that the Irish language will be visible at the station for Irish ...

Speakers could be heard, at the very least, but the language of almost everyone was tough and both sides were uncompromising. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all ...

Legal action is being planned to challenge a Stormont minister’s decision to erect Irish language signs at Belfast’s new Grand ... us personalise your experience on our sites. You can also sign up to ...

From the closest stars to the most distant galaxies, we explain light-years and explore the journey of starlight in Irish Sign Language. The video provider requires that you accept marketing and ...