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The words Ireland contributed to English

Did you know that the Irish gave the world the submarine, the ejector seat and of course, Guinnes...

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15.58 7 Nov 2024


The words Ireland contributed to English


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15.58 7 Nov 2024


Did you know that the Irish gave the world the submarine, the ejector seat and of course, Guinness?

But, we’ve also given the English language hundreds more words and phrases.

Colin Murphy, Author of ‘Who Gives a Focal?’, joins Seán to discuss.


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