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In today's episode of Spreading the Words we explore some of the stories associated with the word Coll.
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Today's episode of Spreading the Words focuses on the various meanings of the Irish word Craobh.
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Discover the origins of the word 'badhbh' in our book A history of Ireland in 100 words
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Why might you need a helmet on a rainy day in Munster? Find out in today's entry on the penetrating misery of an Irish downpour.
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Find out in today's episode of Spreading the Words on fás aon oíche.
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Our author Sharon Arbuthnot tells us the story behind the cover of 'A history of Ireland in 100 words' and more in today's episode of 'Meet the authors'.
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In today's episode of Spreading the Words we learn about the Modern Irish word for ‘fool’.
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Vote for our book in the 'best Irish-published book of the year' category
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In this episode of Spreading the Words we learn about Seamus Heaney's use of the word bog.
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Tuesday, 4 October 2022, 10:00 – 16:45 IST.
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What’s a wicker boat got to do with hair-styles? Find out more about medieval Irish fashion in today's entry.
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In today's episode of Spreading the Words we explore the meaning of Gloss/Clós/Glas, words dear to poet Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin.
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Our author Máire Ní Mhaonaigh tells us some of the stories behind the illustrations in 'A history of Ireland in 100 words' in today's episode of 'Meet the authors'.
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Find out in today's episode of Spreading the Words on the word 'leabharlann'.
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Celebrating the reprint of our book with some bonus words. No. 101: cró: through the eye of a needle
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A word dear to Seamus Heaney, how does 'dulse' feature in medieval Irish law, literature and medicine?
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A wonderful evening was had at Academy House celebrating Culture Night 2022, our first in-person Culture Night since 2019! We welcomed 550 visitors through the doors and there was plenty to see and hear.
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Ever heard of music bringing everything to life? In early Irish tales, it can – with a little help from the Otherworld. Read more in today's entry on the harp.
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In today's episode of Spreading the Words we explore the meaning of the word Dinnsheanchas.
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Did you know that there are fourteen different words for 'washing' in early Irish? Learn more in today's episode of 'Meet the authors' featuring Gregory Toner.
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In today's episode of Spreading the Words we learn about the Irish word grá in the poetry of Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill.
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Celebrating the reprint of our book with some bonus words. No. 102: Amadán : fooling around
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If you missed our first Research Open Day, you can watch it back now
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Who's the guest no one invited for Hallowe'en? Find out in today's entry on black birds and banshees.
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Learn more in today's episode of Spreading the Words on the word ulcha .
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