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Learning the Irish Language. A Waste of TIme?

Learning the Irish Language? A Waste of Your Time?

Have you ever thought of trying to learn the Irish language? I know that many of our readers and Green Room members often wish to learn a few words of Irish before visiting this island. And learning some words of Irish is the subject of today’s letter.

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US homestead Ulster Folk Park

Ulster Americans, Irish Lace and Holistic Gardening…

Your letter from Ireland shorts from the 29th of August 2023.

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Niall of the Nine Hostages

Do You Carry Niall of the Nine Hostages DNA?

Today we look at a very old Irish boy’s name. It’s one that has worked its way around the world as both a given name and a surname. The name is “Niall” (pronounced “Nile” in Ireland). Do you have a relative with the name Niall (or maybe Neil or Neal)? Did you know that the name Niall means “champion” in old Irish? It’s a name with an important place in Irish culture. Let’s take a closer look.

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Carina in Ulster American Folk Park - Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh, County Tyrone

Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh, County Tyrone

Join us at the Ulster American Folk Park just outside the town of Omagh in County Tyrone and see what life was like in 1800s Ireland. 


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Celtic cross in Irish church graveyard

How The Irish Saved Civilisation (#742)

Céad Míle Fáilte and welcome to your Letter from Ireland. The equinox occurred last week and there was a definite jump in temperature here in Ireland with the first leaves appearing on the trees. What a welcome sign! How are things in your part of the world today? I’m sipping on a cup of Barry’s tea as…

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