Eight Irish English words have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary, the principal historical English dictionary.

In a 'historic and monumental achievement', Irish can now be used in Northern Ireland's courts. But questions remain about ...

As St Patrick's Day approaches, many celebrate Irish culture, but did you know that our native language has influenced English with everyday words like 'hooligan', 'whiskey' and ...

You can wear green, sure, but can you order beer in Irish Gaelic? Here are words, phrases and other slang terms to help you sound authentically Irish.

Here's what to know about Saint Patrick's Day as well as some common Gaelic words, phrases and other slang terms to help you sound authentically Irish. St. Patrick is hailed as the patron saint of ...

Here's what to know about Saint Patrick's Day as well as some common Gaelic words, phrases and other slang terms to help you sound authentically Irish. Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated annually ...

Spice bag', 'ludraman' and 'class' are among the Irish English words that have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary ...

The Cork author on living with autism and the release of her new book, a collection of personal essays written by autistic ...

My grandparents emigrated from Counties Sligo, Limerick, and Cork. Fittingly, the first book I took out of the children’s ...

Discover More Stories About the Irish Language: A version of this story ran in 2016; it has been updated for 2025. This ...