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8 Fun Facts About the Irish Language. You may hear an "Erin go bragh" and a "sláinte" or two this St.

8 Fun Facts About the Irish Language

Patrick's Day, but even on the most Irish of holidays, we don't hear much of the Irish language—which is a shame! Irish is so different from English or any of the languages we usually study in school, and so much about it is rather interesting and cool. As we head towards St. Patrick's Day, here are a few fun facts about Irish. 1. Gaeilge is the name of the language in Irish, and Irish is the name of the language in English. 2. There are no words for "yes" or "no" in Irish, but that doesn't mean there's no way to answer a question.

Ar dhíol sian an teach? 3. Sentences have Verb Subject Object order. 4. In addition to one set of numbers for doing arithmetic or referring to dates and times, Irish has a second set for counting humans and a third set for counting non-humans. 5. What's the word for "woman"? Interesting facts about Ireland - Ireland Guide. 8 fun facts about the Irish language. 10 Interesting Facts About the Irish. History St Patrick’s Day is here, and it is celebrated in all corners of the world, by people of many different nationalities.

10 Interesting Facts About the Irish

While many people mainly use the day as an excuse to drink an untold amount of booze, it is still—first and foremost—a day to celebrate Irish heritage and culture. Considering this we thought it would be appropriate to regale you all with fascinating information about Irish culture and history. For those with Irish heritage, it is about more than drinking alcohol, though we do enjoy that too.

It is about celebrating our unique roots, our history and the impact we have had on the world. Fact: The Earls of Rosse were great inventors. The Earls of Rosse, in Ireland were great inventors and in their castle studied things such as photography, engineering and other marvels. Fact: Dracula may actually have been inspired by the Irish legend of Abhartach. Fact: Halloween was derived from an Irish festival.

Fact: St. Fact: An Irishman designed the White House. 10 Strange and Fun Facts About Ireland. With St Patrick’s Day coming up on 17 March, it is appropriate that we share with the world some fun and interesting facts about Ireland.The Obama Connection In 1850 a gentleman by the name of Falmouth Kearney made the journey, like so many others, from Ireland, to the United States.

10 Strange and Fun Facts About Ireland

One of the huddled masses, he prospered and his line flourished. His great great grand daughter gave birth to a boy, who she named Barack. So it is that President Obama may join the estimated 40% of American presidents who can claim some Irish heritage. Above you can see the President being greeted by his 8th cousin, Henry Healy in the small town of Moneygall, whence Kearney emigrated to New York City all those years ago. Nosey, nosey! Ever been called a nosy parker? Bury me right! There was once a Doctor of Dublin – Jonathan Osborne was his name. Tongue Twister! Wales may have the longest place name in Europe but Ireland isn’t far off! The Irish Empire Scientific Eire Up the Pole(s) It’s official!

Girls Allowed. 26 Interesting Facts About Ireland. Ireland is so high on my ‘to see’ list, that I can taste it.

26 Interesting Facts About Ireland

I don’t know why I haven’t been here yet, but I do know that I’ll get there eventually. Maybe I haven’t gone yet because I know that once I do, I won’t want to leave! Anyways, here is… Top ten little-known facts about Ireland. Did you know that Newgrange is older than the Pyramid of Giza?

Top ten little-known facts about Ireland

And more surprising facts about Ireland. Photo by: Tourism Ireland 1. Ireland is the only country in the world that has a musical instrument – the harp – as its national symbol. The oldest known harp in existence is housed in Trinity College, Dublin.