Urban Celt Blog — Stories, Culture & Style from the Heart of Ireland
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25 Funny Old Irish Sayings (and What They Really Mean)
The Irish are famous for their way with words. Here are 25 funny old Irish sayings, explained in plain English. Some will make you laugh, others will make you think – all of them show the wit and humour of Ireland.
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The Return of Gaeilge: From Suppression to Revival
For centuries, the Irish language,Gaeilge-faced immense challenges. Colonization, famine, and cultural suppression left it on the brink of extinction. By the early 20th century, Irish was spoken daily in only a handful of communities, and many feared it would disappear altogether.
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Gaeilge: The Heartbeat of Ireland’s Soul
The Irish language, or Gaeilge, is one of Europe’s oldest living languages and a cornerstone of Ireland’s cultural heritage. Far from being a relic...
