The Dialects Of Irish

Author : Raymond Hickey
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 521 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-29
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783110238303

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The Dialects of Irish by Raymond Hickey Pdf

The book offers a comprehensive overview of forms of modern Irish within a general linguistic framework. Starting with information on the sociolinguistics of modern Irish and on the overall sound system of the language, it then proceeds with a tripartite division of the present-day language into northern, western and southern Irish. It gives specific information on the features of each dialect and considers many sub-divisions, using maps and tables to illustrate clearly what is the subject of discussion. There are several innovations in the book, such as a system of lexical sets which facilitate the description and analysis of variation and change in modern Irish. The data for the book stems from recordings of more than 200 speakers and all the statements made about the structure of Irish are based on native speakers' speech samples. These are supplied online with a software interface which allows users to quickly orient themselves among the varieties of Irish via clickable maps. A number of further issues are focused on in the book, such as the possibility of dialect reconstruction and the use of place-name evidence for determining the earlier distribution of Irish. Additional historical and background information is provided so that scholars and students without any previous knowledge of the language can readily grasp the themes and issues discussed.

Author : Paul Meier,Paul Meier Dialect Services
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : English language
ISBN : OCLC:61667407

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The Irish Dialect by Paul Meier,Paul Meier Dialect Services Pdf

Author : Thomas Francis O'Rahilly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Irish language
ISBN : OCLC:1000581504

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Irish Dialects Past and Present by Thomas Francis O'Rahilly Pdf

Author : Caoilfhionn Nic Phaidin
Publisher : Cois Life
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781908057785

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New View of the Irish Language by Caoilfhionn Nic Phaidin Pdf

The 1871 census came to the stark conclusion that 'within relatively few years' Irish would cease to exist. Yet, over a century later, Irish became the twenty-third officially recognized language of the European Union in 2007. To believe the census returns of recent years, Irish is in a state of rude health. But is this true when half a million people claim to speak Irish, but seldom actually speak it? In the traditional Gaeltacht areas, Irish is in peril - whilst it flourishes in Gaelscoileanna, in urban areas and in cyberspace. What do these dramatic shifts mean for the language's future?A New View of the Irish Language covers issues such as language and national identity; the impact of emigration and immigration; music, literature and the media; the importance of place-names; teaching and learning Irish; attitudes towards Irish; and the state of the Gaeltacht - and probes beyond the statistics and rhetoric to explore the true situation of Irish in the contemporary world.Contributors: Ruair hUiginn, Pdraig Riagin, Liam Mac Mathna, Mirn Nic Eoin, Liam Muirthile, Gearid Tuathaigh, John Harris, Breandn Delap, Conchr Giollagin & Seosamh Mac Donnacha, Caoilfhionn Nic Phidn, Pdraig Laighin, Lillis Laoire, Anna N Ghallachair, Ciarn Mac Murchaidh, Brian Conchubhair, Aidan Doyle, Aidan Punch, Suzanne Romaine, Dnall Mac Giolla Easpaig and Iarfhlaith Watson.

Author : Heinrich Wagner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:258139485

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Linguistic atlas and survey of Irish dialects. 2. The dialects of Munster by Heinrich Wagner Pdf

Author : Loreto Todd
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1989-06-19
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781349199891

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The Language of Irish Literature by Loreto Todd Pdf

The Language of Irish Literature is the first book on the market to discuss Irish Literature in terms of the history of, and the linguistic contacts in, the island. It provides a description of the development of the varieties of English in Ireland, concentrating on the input from Irish Gaelic and Scots as well as English. It examines the history of English in Ireland; the nature of Irish and of Irish Englishes; oral traditions: songs and stories; and the three main literary genres: drama, poetry and prose.

Author : Cathair Ó Dochartaigh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : UCSC:32106008866490

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Dialects of Ulster Irish by Cathair Ó Dochartaigh Pdf

Author : Silvia Schilling
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-26
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9783668886094

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The Irish Language in Ireland by Silvia Schilling Pdf

Essay from the year 2015 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 1,0, University College Dublin, course: Seminar: Minority and Endangered Languages, language: English, abstract: This essay discusses the ways in which the Irish Government attempts to revitalize the Irish language. Even though Irish is technically the first official language of the Republic of Ireland, it is a minority language, while Engish (the second official language) is spoken by the majority. The essay gives a short historical overview and analyzes revival strategies, for example within the educational system of Ireland.

Author : Markku Filppula
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2002-01-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781134759965

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The Grammar of Irish English by Markku Filppula Pdf

Irish English, also termed 'Anglo-Irish' or 'Hiberno-English', as in this book, is not usually perceived as having a grammatical system of its own. Markku Filppula here challenges this misconception and offers a descriptive and contact-linguistic account of the grammar of Hiberno-English. Drawing on a wide range of authentic materials documenting Hiberno-English dialects past and present Filppula examines: * the most distinctive grammatical features of these dialects * relationships with earlier and other regional varieties of English * the continuing influence of the Irish language on Hiberno-English * similarities between Hiberno-English and other Celtic-influenced varieties of English spoken in Scotland and Wales The Grammar of Irish English is a comprehensive empirical study which will be an essential reference for scholars of Hiberno-English and of value to all those working in the field of Germanic linguistics.

Author : Jeffrey L. Kallen
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1997-11-27
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027275745

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Focus on Ireland by Jeffrey L. Kallen Pdf

Irish English is both the oldest overseas variety of English and, thanks to its co-existence with Irish Gaelic, one of the longest-documented examples of a contact-influenced language variety. The dual aspects of substratal influence and dialectal conservatism, together with the spread of this variety in the Irish diaspora and its use in literature, provide the main impetus for research into Irish English. This volume brings together twelve original papers which use a variety of methods to examine these aspects of English in Ireland. Following a historical introduction which looks critically at received views of language diffusion in Ireland, three papers directly address the role of the Irish-language substrate in Irish English. Detailed studies also describe non-standard syntax in Belfast, systems of dental and alveolar phonemic contrast, contemporary sound change in Galway, Irish English prosody, dialect word lists, and the uses of Irish English, notably Ulster Scots, in contemporary literature. The North American perspective investigates the role of Irish English in Newfoundland, and examines a corpus of 18th-century documents which reflects the language brought to the United States in the early development of American English. The range of approaches and data included make this book relevant to all those interested in language contact, diffusion, change, and variation.

Author : Maguire Warren Maguire
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781474452939

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Language and Dialect Contact in Ireland by Maguire Warren Maguire Pdf

Warren Maguire examines Mid-Ulster English as a key case of new dialect formation, considering the roles of language shift and dialect contact in its phonological development. He explores the different processes which led to the development of MUE through contact between dialects of English, Scots and Irish and examines the history of a wide range of consonantal and vocalic features. In addition to determining the phonological origins of MUE, Maguire shows us why the dialect developed in the way that it did and considers what the phonology of the dialect can tell us about the nature of contact between the input language varieties. In doing so, he demonstrates the kinds of analysis and techniques that can be used to explain the development of extra-territorial varieties of English and colonial dialects in complex situations of contact, and shows that Irish English provides a useful testing-ground for models of new dialect formation.As one of the oldest 'new' extra-territorial varieties of English, one which developed in a context of language and dialect contact, MUE provides an excellent opportunity to study how new dialects develop in situations of settlement colonisation.

Author : R. A. Stewart Macalister
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-02
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781107671508

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The Secret Languages of Ireland by R. A. Stewart Macalister Pdf

Originally published in 1937, this highly influential book examines the 'secret' languages of Ireland, particularly the Shelta tongue spoken by Irish Travellers, and the various written and spoken forms of Ogham. An appendix at the back allows for the translation of certain English words into a variety of languages, such as Bog-Latin and Bēarlagair na Sāer. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Ireland and the historical languages of its people.

Author : Gabrielle Maguire
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1853590967

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Our Own Language by Gabrielle Maguire Pdf

This book considers the growth of the Irish language in Belfast today. The reader is invited to take a close look at a unique vibrant speech community in Belfast. During the 1960's its members took a courageous step, when they determined to create an environment wherin they could raise their children as Irish speakers. The success of the initiative is most clearly evidenced by steady diffusion of bilingualism throughout surrounding neighbourhoods.

Author : P. W. Joyce
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-26
Category : Art
ISBN : EAN:4057664624017

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English As We Speak It in Ireland by P. W. Joyce Pdf

'English As We Speak It in Ireland' by Patrick Weston Joyce delves into the interplay between Irish and English. Despite being written over a century ago, this book reveals how local Irish dialects left an indelible mark on the English language worldwide—even today. Delve into the heart of language evolution and immerse yourself in the profound heritage of Irish influence on English.

Author : Karen P. Corrigan
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780748634309

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Irish English, volume 1 - Northern Ireland by Karen P. Corrigan Pdf

An overview of English as it is spoken in the Northern dialect regions of Ireland.