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While only spoken fluently by a minority, it is the national language. It is part of Irish culture and has large influences in Irish society, such as in placenames, official titles for some organisations or titles for some jobs. "Taoiseach", which is an old Irish word for a chieftain or leader, is used as the official title for a head of an Irish government. It is one of many Irish words that are used in everyday conversation by English speakers. No one in Ireland would refer to the prime minister, when talking about the head of an Irish government. "Prime Minister" would always be immediately seen as a reference to the head of a British government. Music and poetry are also heavily influenced by the Irish language.
It influences placenames in that many of the English names are either direct translations or mispronunciations of the Irish names. Both names are shown on signposts and street name plates. Sometimes the Irish and English names have no connection. Dublin comes from Dubh Linn, meaning Black Pool. However the Irish name used for Dublin is Baile Ãtha Cliath, which means the Crossing at the Hurdle Ford. The two names refer to two separate places, over 1000 years ago, both of which now are in modern Dublin.
The Irish language is part of the Irish people's identity. Most people know at least a little Irish. It is some that sets Irish people apart from others, in the same way that any native language does. As it is not an internationally known language, that makes it more special an unique. Irish people have been known to use it in order to keep a conversation private while in other countries, or do things like give a warning to someone without other people knowing.
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Why stpatrick is so important to Irish tradition?
he brought Christianity to Ireland
What is the holiday significance for Christmas in Ireland?
Ireland is a Christian country, so Christmas is an important holiday for Irish people.
Why do you celebrate stPatrick's Day?
It is Ireland's national holiday. Where there are Irish people or people of Irish descent, St. Patrick's day will be celebrated. St. Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland, which is why he is so important to the Irish people.
Why is green so important to Irish people?
it isn't realy important but it is the first colour of out flag and a clover is the sign of ireland and they are green so on paddies day we have it all over
If you are from Eire what are you?
Éire is the Irish name for Ireland. So, if you are from Éire, you are Irish. ---- You are an Éireannach Is Éireannach mé = I am Irish
What is the Ocean between England and Ireland?
Ireland is geographically part of the British Isles. So on that basis, there is no answer to the question. What you are referring to is the sea between Ireland and Britain. That is the Irish Sea.
What sea is nearest to cork Ireland?
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What Government is Ireland run by?
Ireland runs itself so it is run by the Irish government.
Why is St. Patrick's day important to Irish people?
he drove the snakes out of Ireland
Your grandad has ancestors from Ireland does that make you half Irish do you have any Irish in you at all?
In reality, only those ancestors are really Irish. The generations after that are of Irish descent, but are now from the country that they now live in. What made those original people Irish is that they were born in Ireland, grew up in Ireland, lived in Ireland, were educated in Ireland and so on. The generations after that would have done all those things in different countries. So the things that made their ancestors Irish are the things that make them be from their own country. So you are not Irish, but you do have Irish ancestry, plus the ancestry of your other grandparents, wherever they and their ancestors may have come from.
Is the Irish Sea closer to Ireland or Northern Ireland?
The Irish Sea touches both places, so neither is closer than the other.
How is Gaelic important to Irish culture?
Irish Gaelic is the official language of Ireland and is still widely spoke throughout the country.
