Irish Words You Should Know: and how to use them every day by Hector Ó hEochagáin

"Irish Words You Should Know: And How to Use Them Every Day"

When you speak in Irish, every word becomes a tiny poem. Take loinnir—a word describing sunlight sparkling on waves, or the merriness after an early pint of stout. Here, Hector weaves stories around Irish words that reveal a unique perspective on Ireland’s landscape, weather, relationships, feelings, and even the body.

In Irish Words You Should Know, you’ll discover that rain feels wetter and the sun shines brighter when described in Irish.

The Irish language lives within the soil, flows through the leaves, and hums in the wind and rain, reminding us of an ancient heritage. Irish existed on this island long before English, connecting us to our ancestors and helping define who we are today.

Whether you’re a fluent gaeilgeoir or, like Hector, you struggled in school and can’t write a word of Irish, Irish Words You Should Know: And How to Use Them Every Day will inspire you to speak the cúpla focail confidently. It’s a book that celebrates the fun and magic of the Irish language, an inheritance for all who love Ireland.