When it comes to speaking English, the Irish and Americans often have completely different interpretations, as highlighted by Conan O'Brien earlier this year. Certain words can have entirely ...

“How the Irish Invented Slang,” by Dan Cassidy. The influence of the Irish Gaelic on English that persists today. “The Encyclopedia of the Irish in America,” ed. by Michael Glazie ...

Here's what to know about Saint Patrick's Day as well as some common Gaelic words, phrases and other slang terms to help you sound authentically Irish. Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated annually ...

Here's what to know about Saint Patrick's Day as well as some common Gaelic words, phrases and other slang terms to help you sound authentically Irish. St. Patrick is hailed as the patron saint of ...

You can wear green, you can watch a parade, and maybe drink green beer this Saint Patrick's Day, but can you say Sláinte like the Irish do? If so, fair play to you. If not, don't get banjaxed. Here's ...

The Irish slang term "morto" is commonly used to describe extreme embarrassment, and over time, it was shortened to "morto" in casual speech. For example, "I fell in front of everyone at the Debs ...

But you might encounter Irish words and phrases more often than you think. Some of our most beloved slang and terminology has roots in the Irish language, known to its speakers as Gaeilge From the ...

The Mel Brooks approach – just say yes, then don’t do it – also attracted much optimistic love.

"In the WhatsApp group this week, one of the students said 'wouldn't it be great if we could get together and try and figure out some Gen-Z slang in Irish and put it together'. Not that long ago ...

(Incidentally, there is reason for the play to have an intimacy choreographer, Laura Sturm. The Irish slang and the hate-filled circumstances are quite adult and produce much of the audience reaction.