{"product_id":"irish-history-culture-through-language-9781507225158","title":"Irish: History \u0026 Culture Through Language","description":"\u003cb\u003eEmbrace all things Irish with these 200 interesting, important, and fun Irish words and phrases--as well as what each teaches us about the history and culture of Ireland.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCéad míle fáilte! Dia duit.\u003c\/i\u003e You don't need to be fluent to appreciate the beauty of the Irish language. Maybe you're interested in learning Irish for an upcoming trip or to connect with your heritage. Or perhaps you need a few phases to throw out over a pint for St. Patrick's Day. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e One each page of \u003ci\u003eIrish\u003c\/i\u003e, you will learn Irish words and phrases that are interesting, useful, and beautiful such as: \u003cbr\u003e -The cultural rallying cry \u003ci\u003eÉire go Brách\u003c\/i\u003e (Up Ireland!)\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e-Sclimpíní \u003c\/i\u003e(the dancing dazzling light behind someone's eyes)\u003cbr\u003e -Unique traditions like the \u003ci\u003eseanchaí \u003c\/i\u003e(storyteller)\u003cbr\u003e -The term of endearment \u003ci\u003ea chuisle\u003c\/i\u003e (my pulse)\u003cbr\u003e -Idioms like \u003ci\u003eDoras feasa fíafraí\u003c\/i\u003e (questioning is the door to wisdom) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Each entry features pronunciation, the English translation, and part of speech, along with what this word or phrase teaches us about the unique and vibrant culture and history of the Emerald Isle and ways to use Irishism for yourself. \u003ci\u003eSlán go fóill!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Laura Pakenham\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Adams Media Corporation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/20\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.30h x 5.30w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781507225158\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaura Pakenham is a presenter on TG4, Ireland's first Irish-language TV station, which reaches an average of 1.2 million people in the Republic of Ireland weekly. She presents on \u003ci\u003eNuacht Cúla4\u003c\/i\u003e, a daily news program for young people. Laura is also a TikTok creator, promoting the learning of \u003ci\u003eGaeilge\u003c\/i\u003e to her followers through tips and Irish-language videos. Follow her @LauraJPakenham.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Laura Pakenham \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47598572601501,"sku":"9781507225158","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_f52e819b-d606-4429-b12b-151bf044a57a.jpg?v=1769516274","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/irish-history-culture-through-language-9781507225158","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}