There are a few Irish words and greetings that you can learn to use this Easter. From 'Cáisc shona duit' to 'Ubh Chásca', ...

Only St Nick could compete for the title of the world’s favourite saint. But you might encounter Irish words and phrases more ...

Eight Irish English, or Hiberno-English, words that are "untranslatable" or "cannot be translated into another" are included in the Oxford English Dictionary's (OED) March 2025 update.

Analysis: Anyone can submit a request for a word to be translated into Gaeilge and a language committee goes to work to draft the new term How are the Irish words for catfish, enshittification and ...

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 ...

Spice bag', 'blaa' and 'morto' are among the uniquely Irish words that have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED). The OED publishes monthly updates on phrases and saying that are ...

The name of Roscommon comes from ‘Ros’ and Irish word meaning wooded, gentle terrain and Comán, from Coman mac Faelchon, a famous Irish saint and the founder, first abbot and bishop of Roscommon.

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 ...