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Athleanúint don Athleanúint: Lóistíocht (Cuid/Part 3/3): Keep on truckin’ (in Irish) but without the word ‘trucail’ or ‘leoraí’ Posted by on May 29, 2017

(le Róislín) We know that in English the word “tanker” may refer to a “tanker truck” and that “artic” may refer to an “articulated lorry.”  In today’s blog, we’ll look at a few Irish words for types of trucks or lorries that don’t necessarily incorporate the word “trucail” or “leoraí” into the term.   In most…

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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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