It’s been 125 years since the formation of the Conradh na Gaeilge, the revival of Irish Gaelic, and to celebrate, Irish Fest organizers are making the language a special focus at the festival. Irish ...

There are more than half a million words in the Oxford English Dictionary. Some trace their origin as far back as the 11th century. For centuries, linguists and academics have kept careful track of ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

It is not likely to be a hefty volume because the vast majority of the material has been lost in the mists of time. But the remnants of a language spoken in parts of the UK and Ireland 2,000 years ago ...

The first complete dictionary of the ancient Celtic languages of Britain and Ireland is being made. Ancient Celtic languages were spoken before the Romans came to Britain, and are where modern Celtic ...

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