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Spot us on the citywide banners during Seachtain na Gaeilge
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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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I gcomhar le Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge, DCU agus Foclóir Stairiúil na Gaeilge , tá beathaisnéis Mhíchíl Uí Choileáin aistrithe mar chomóradh ar Sheachtain na Gaeilge 2020.
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Learn about the Irish phrase ' crith talún' in today's episode of Spreading the Words.
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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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Find out why it is a favourite phrase among Irish speakers and learners.
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A new online dictionary of over half a million words written by the celebrated Irish author Máirtín Ó Cadhain gives a snapshot of Gaeltacht life.
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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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In today's episode of Spreading the Words we explore some of the stories associated with the word Coll.
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I gcomhar le Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge, DCU agus Foclóir Stairiúil na Gaeilge , tá beathaisnéis Ernie O'Malley aistrithe mar chomóradh ar Sheachtain na Gaeilge 2020.
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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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Our Managing Editor tells us about the two covers of A history of Ireland in 100 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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For Heritage Week 2021 view our exhibition: Columban Texts and Traditions / Taispeántas: Téacsanna agus Traidisiúin Cholm Cille.
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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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Find out in today's episode of Spreading the Words on fás aon oíche.
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A message from our author Sharon Arbuthnot
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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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Discover the origins of the word 'badhbh' in our book A history of Ireland in 100 words
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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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Déanann Conchúr Mag Eacháin, iniúchadh ar ‘an tAingeal’ teanga agus béaloidis agus an fhianaise atá air ar fud na hÉireann agus na hAlban.
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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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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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Enjoy our exhibition virtually while staying safe at home.
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Find out in today's episode of Spreading the Words on the word 'leabharlann'.
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