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In 2009, Minister of State, Dinny Mc Ginley, T.D., launched Foclóir na Nua-Ghaeilge’s Bibliographical Databases.
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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 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. 101: cró: through the eye of a needle
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Find out in today's episode of Spreading the Words, a new podcast by the authors of A history of Ireland in 100 words .
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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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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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Learn more in today's episode of Spreading the Words on the word ulcha .
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In Academy House, on the 15th November 2011, Minister of State, Dinny McGinley, T. D. launched an online archive of Irish language texts.
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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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Taking you from Liverpool to Madrid in just a couple of clicks.
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Celebrating the reprint of our book with some bonus words. No. 102: Amadán : fooling around
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Why does the Irish word 'tarbh' indicate strength in compound words? Find out in today's episode of Spreading the Words, a new podcast by the authors of 'A history of Ireland in 100 words'.
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If you missed our first Research Open Day, you can watch it back now
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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 learn about the various meanings of the word teaghlach.
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This Journal was an important periodical for the Irish language revival community in the time before the foundation of the Irish Free State.
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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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Find out in today's episode of Spreading the Words, which focuses on the Irish word gaoth.
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Celebrating the reprint of our book with some bonus words. No. 103: Tarbh : a bull by the horns
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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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Beidh comhdháil ina gcuirfear Teangeolaíocht na Gaeilge/Cananachas na Gàidhlig/Linguistics of the Gaelic languages faoi chaibidil, á reáchtáil in Acadamh Ríoga na hÉireann ar an 9ú lá de Mheitheamh 2023, faoi choimirce Foclóir Stairiúil na Gaeilge.
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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 gorm .
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The latest Library blog post, written by Charles Dillon, editor of the Academy's Foclóir Stairiúil Gaeilge, looks at the 'founder of Celtic studies'.
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