True friendships are a wonderful thing to have during the best times and especially the worst times. There is an old saying which says if you are friends with a person for more than seven years ...

Language is a living, evolving system that adapts to the needs and creativity of its speakers. Among the most fascinating aspects of language are idioms, proverbs, and slang. These forms of expression ...

Wise old words from Ireland abound, and Irish blessings and sayings for weddings are no exception. Some are heartwarming and tender, some are funny and charming, but all sincerely express wishes ...

Meaning: A very short sleep. A nap means to sleep for a short while. A cat nap is even shorter, and 40 winks is shorter still. Use it: As sailors had to be alert at all times the best they could ...

Music speaks when words fail. This week, we look into how music plays a part in everyday language. Here is a list of 12 English phrases to jazz up your conversations and essays, as well as one ...

From must-have winter coats, got-to-have-it loafers and perfect tailored shirts, these new drops are your new best friends for colder days and darker nights We can waste a lot of time wondering ‘what ...

Sir, – To Felix M Larkin’s list of iconic Irish phrases (Letters, October 19th), might we add “Boom and boomer”, “Digout”, “Soft landing”, “Bailout”, and “The troika has come ...

There are almost 400 Irish troops stationed on peacekeeping duties in Lebanon and they intend to remain in place even if Israel stages a full-scale invasion over the coming weeks. But where are ...

Students on the BA Irish and Politics will combine advanced learning of the Irish language with a study of Politics. In Irish the focus is on the modern language and culture. Language modules examine ...