9 bizarre words and phrases only Irish people will understand ... and all we associate with them through the Irish language. As Gaeilge: Máthair, Mamaí, Mam, Maim Pronunciation: Maw-her, Mammy ...

Now with Local Enterprise Week taking place alongside Seachtain na Gaeilge, workers will be able to use a new cúpla focal to annoy colleagues! A common phrase during teams meetings across the ...

Sian Conway writes about learning to love Gaeilge, and how you can work your cúpla focal into your every day routine.

As Gaeilge (or, in Irish) these phrases are called ‘Seanfhocail,' which literally translates to 'old words,' but generally means traditional Irish proverbs. Seanfhocail are a unique part of the ...