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Speaking of ‘Antidisestablishmentarianism’ (i nGaeilge, ar ndóigh) Posted by on Aug 9, 2013

(le Róislín) Since the word “frith-dhíbhunaíochas” was introduced in the last blog, I thought it might be both informative and fun to break this word apart into its component elements.  Also, some of you may have noticed that I inadvertently omitted the “anti-” prefix for the English word at one point during that discussion.  “Ubh…

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Nótaí Fuaimnithe don Dá Bhlag faoi Liúdair Posted by on May 21, 2012

 (le Róislín) This blog will simply be a pronunciation guide to the last two blogs and some general pronunciation notes.  Pronunciation seems to be the eternal issue in Irish language learning, so, ó am go ham, I think it deserves a blog of its own.  So here’s a round-up for some of the longer and…

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Mí Iúil: Mí Náisiúnta … (ainmnigh thusa é) Posted by on Jul 20, 2010

(le Róislín) Before continuing with specific holidays celebrated on specific days in July, let’s look at three subjects that are celebrated all month long, at least i Meiriceá: Brocairí Teo Uachtar Reoite Frithleadrán All are interesting to ponder as causes of celebration and all are interesting as far as vocabulary goes.  As far as I…

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