Learn about the SCOTTISH accent, dialect, and slang Dae ye talk Scots? In Scotland, locals speak English, but they have their own dialect, which means a set of different words that aren’t used in England. At first, the accent might also be difficult to understand. There might be a lot of vocabulary that you have […]
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Origins & Meanings of Irish Family Names | John O’Donovan FULL VERSION This is the full 2+ hour version of Kevin Flanagan’s reading of the great John O’Donovan’s words written over 100 years ago. Learn about the origin and meaning of Irish family names, how they were attacked and changed over the years, the changes
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Irish Family Names Part 3 | Anglo-Norman Influence on Irish Surnames Join us as we continue our exploration of the captivating history of Irish family names. In this episode, we’ll take a closer look at the impact of the British occupation on Irish surnames, which resulted in many names being completely Anglicized. However, since Irish
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Irish Family Names Part 2 | Anglo-Norman Influence on Irish Surnames In this next episode, we’ll explore the influence of the Anglo-Norman invasion on Irish surnames and the British attempts to eradicate Irish family names. We’ll discover how the Anglo-Norman settlers adopted Irish naming conventions and how the British saw Irish names as barbaric and
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Irish Family Names Part 1 | How the Irish Got Their “Macs” and Their “Os” Delve into the rich history of Irish family names with Kevin Flanagan as he unveils an intriguing old writing by John O’Donovan. Originally published in the Young Irelander Newspaper in 1918, this piece sheds light on the fascinating origins and
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Do You Have Irish Genealogy? Use This Handy Surname Guide to Trace Your Heritage Tens of millions of Americans have Irish heritage, and many still proudly bear those original Irish surnames. But where did these surnames originate? More importantly, why does it matter? Knowing how your Irish surname evolved can not only tell you important
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The Irish Accent – Dublin | How to Understand it and do it! This video explains the main features of how to do a Republic of Ireland accent, a Dublin accent specifically. It takes you through the main features and is a great guide for anyone who wants to understand the accent better and also
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The Scottish Accent (GLASGOW) – How to Do it and Understand it! An introduction to the wonderful Glasgow accent! If you are a non-native speaker and you want to understand the Scottish accent better then this video will help you better understand the features of the accent. If you are an actor this video will
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An Introduction: the SCOTTISH accent!! | Scottish Culture The Scottish accent is a distinctive and captivating part of Scotland’s cultural identity, reflecting the country’s rich history and diverse linguistic heritage. There are several regional variations, but here are some key characteristics and an introduction to the Scottish accent: General Features Regional Variations Cultural Influence The
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Scotland – Geography, Culture and Economy A country on the north-western edge of Europe. A mix of islands, highlands and lowlands. A country of romance and unique traditions, very different from their imperial neighbour to the south. A nation of three different languages, its culture has survived and flourished across the millennia, delivering some of
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