We are all Irish — at least, we are on St. Patrick's Day, which is why it's such a wonderful holiday. Everyone gets to throw on a green t-shirt, attempt an Irish accent, toss around Irish words and ...

The English and the Irish have a lot that sets them apart but much more that brings them together, not the least of which is language! While we acknowledge the influence that Shakespeare’s tongue has ...

We're all just a little bit Irish on St. Patrick's Day, so impress your friends over your corned beef dinner or pint of green beer by dropping these traditional Irish words into your conversation.

The Irish are known in the US for their quick speaking and heavy accents. They've also got a few unique phrases and words, like "craic" and "eejits." Sadly, if you aren't from Ireland or of Irish ...

Researchers have defined and revised more than 500 old Irish words and it turns out leprechaun isn't Irish! While leprechauns are a quintessential part of Irish culture and mythology, the actual word ...

Many English speakers assume that traveling to another English-speaking country means communication will be effortless. In reality, English varies widely around the world. Linguists estimate there are ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. When traveling abroad, many Americans prefer to head to ...

Easter is just around the corner and for many Irish Americans, it's a significant holiday. It's arguably the most important celebration in the Catholic calendar, and has an extremely fascinating ...

More than 1.3 million Irish citizens still speak Gaelic—and whether you know it or not, you do too! Here are 8 excellent words that are proud to be Irish. The next time you gobble up a tasty stew, ...

Niall Horan tests his knowledge of Irish slang. From "bajanxed" to "bogger", Niall takes us through some of Ireland's best slang phrases. Listen to Niall’s new ...