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May 23, 2024 · Hiberno-English (/ h aɪ ˈ b ɜːr n oʊ, h ɪ-/ hy-BUR-noh, hih-; from Latin: Hibernia "Ireland") or Irish English (IrE), also formerly sometimes called Anglo-Irish, is the set of English dialects native to the island of Ireland, including both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
May 7, 2024 · The Dublin 4 accent is seen as a more standard form of Irish English and mirrors the accents found in other regions of the country. The accent associated with Cork , located in southern Ireland , is recognized by its pronounced, guttural "r" sound and unique intonation pattern.
May 19, 2024 · Irish language, a member of the Goidelic group of Celtic languages, spoken in Ireland. As one of the national languages of the Republic of Ireland, Irish is taught in the public schools and is required for certain civil-service posts. Sláinte: The influence of Irish language on English.
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May 14, 2024 · The Insular languages fall into two groups—Irish and British. Irish (often called Goidelic, from Old Irish Goídel “Irishman,” or Gaelic, from Gael, the modern form of the same word) was the only language spoken in Ireland in the 5th century, the time when historical knowledge of that island begins.
May 16, 2024 · Irish Travellers speak English as well as their own language, known variously as Cant, Gammon, or Shelta. Cant is influenced by Irish and Hiberno-English and remains a largely unwritten language. According to the 2016 census, there were nearly 31,000 Irish Travellers living in the Republic of Ireland, representing 0.7 percent of the population.
Naturally to some extent the answer is yes. The new language took root in major towns but it had little impact in rural areas. Only two districts in the whole of Ireland - in north Dublin and south Wexford - were English-speaking before the sixteenth century.
5 days ago · Irish Travellers speak English and sometimes one of two dialects of Shelta—Gammon (or Gamin) and Irish Traveller Cant. Shelta has been dated back to the 18th century but may be older. Cant, which derives from Irish, is a combination of English and Shelta.
