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Today's episode of Spreading the Words focuses on Lus an chromchinn and other flowers with memorable Irish names.
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Wishing you all a happy Christmas with one last bonus word: 'Nollaig'.
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In this episode of Spreading the Words we learn about Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill's use of the word immram.
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What have the French got to do with Irish castles? Find out in today's entry on Irish, Viking and Norman architecture.
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The last episode of Spreading the Words is appropriately dedicated to Christmas.
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Discover the origins of the words 'airgead', 'punt' and 'pingin' in our book A history of Ireland in 100 words
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Hear about traditions of wild swimming in this episode of Spreading the Words.
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Celebrating the launch of the Spreading the Words RadioMoLI series as a whole.
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Spot us on the citywide banners during Seachtain na Gaeilge
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RIA author Máire Ní Mhaonaigh on how to inspire pupils with stories of women in Medieval Ireland, of the Otherworld and Viking names.
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Learn more about this truly versatile word in today's episode of Spreading the Words.
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Our Managing Editor tells us about the two covers of A history of Ireland in 100 words
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Find out why it is a favourite phrase among Irish speakers and learners.
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What exactly is a ‘love-spot’? Find out in today's entry on affairs of the heart.
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What are we to make of the word damhán alla ? Let's try and shed some light on its origins in today's episode of Spreading the Words.
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A message from our author Sharon Arbuthnot
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Learn how the word 'yoke' was used in Old Irish in today's episode of Spreading the Words
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The Royal Irish Academy has developed teaching material that is of use in the classroom. Designed to be both stimulating to students and integral to the relevant school curriculum, the goal is to motivate and inspire primary, second level and third level students on the...
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Why can't the one-eyed man be king? Find out in today's entry on blindness, blemishing and being ‘blind drunk’!
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In today's episode of Spreading the Words we explore the meaning of the word Dúlra , a word dear to poet Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill.
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Enjoy our exhibition virtually while staying safe at home.
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Learn about the Irish phrase ' crith talún' in today's episode of Spreading the Words.
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Join us on 4 October to learn more about our research projects, library and publications
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Did you know that Saint Columba could 'number the stars' and predict the course of the moon? Find out more in today's entry on star-counting.
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