Irish School Dictionary

Download or read book Irish Pocket Dictionary: the Perfect Portable Dictionary (Collins Pocket) written by Collins Dictionaries and published by Collins. This book was released on 2019-03-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to give learners of Irish all the information they need in a portable, hard-wearing format, this dictionary includes all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read layout, special treatment of key words such as can, that, faoi, mar, and useful examples. In-depth and up-to-date supplements help you to develop your knowledge of Irish and your confidence in the language, with information on pronunciation and grammar, as well as the words and phrases you will need in different situations, like writing letters and sending emails. Verb tables show all verb forms for the most common regular and irregular Irish verbs.

Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Irish Cinema written by Roderick Flynn and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2007-07-30 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1898, documentary footage of a yacht race was shot by Robert A. Mitchell, making him the first Irishman to shoot a film within Ireland. Despite early exposure to the filmmaking process, Ireland did not develop a regular film industry until the late 1910s when James Mark Sullivan established the Film Company of Ireland. Since that time, Ireland has played host to many famous films about the country_Man of Aran, The Quiet Man, The Crying Game, My Left Foot, and Bloody Sunday_as well as others not about the country_Braveheart and Saving Private Ryan. It has also produced great directors such as Neil Jordan and Jim Sheridan, as well as throngs of exceptional actors and actresses: Colin Farrel, Colm Meaney, Cillian Murphy, Liam Neeson, Maureen O'Hara, and Peter O'Toole. The Historical Dictionary of Irish Cinema provides essential facts on the history of Irish cinema through a list of acronyms and abbreviation; a chronology; an introduction; a bibliography; and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on the pioneers and current leaders in the industry, the actors, directors, distributors, exhibitors, schools, arts centers, the government bodies and some of the legislation they passed, and the films.

Download or read book Kiss My... written by Garry Bannister and published by DICTIONARY. This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Danger: This book contains adult language and may offend your sense of good taste. Do you want to find out what the gaeilgeoir means when he/she uses the Irish words for "nerdy," "well-hung," "effing and blinding," "slimeball," or "drop-dead-gorgeous"? It's all there, with numerous entries under the letters C and F. Already a cult hit, Kiss My... will appeal to the Irish-language student and the open-minded traveler alike.

Download or read book Very First French Words written by Collins Dictionaries and published by Collins Publishers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pictures of everyday events are accompanied by individual illustrations with French vocabulary and English translations. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Download or read book Irish School Dictionary written by Collins Dictionaries and published by Collins. This book was released on 2016-06-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The home of trusted Irish dictionaries for everyday language use. Ideal for students looking for an up-to-date, clear Irish dictionary for everyday home and class use and for exams revision. This edition is specially designed for school students, and is ideal in the classroom and at home. * Fully updated to include all the words and phrases students will need, with the most frequent words highlighted, all essential phrases covered, and thousands of examples to show how Irish is really used. * The clear layout and alphabet tabs down the side of each page help students find the information they need quickly and without fuss. All main translations are underlined to help users go straight to the answer they are looking for. * Throughout the dictionary, clear and concise language tips provide help with difficult words and common grammatical errors. * Irish verbs, nouns and adjectives made easy! Each verb on the Irish side of the dictionary is cross-referred to a comprehensive verb guide, with full conjugations. Further information on the formation of verbal nouns and verbal adjectives is given after the verb number, where necessary. Each noun on the Irish side of the dictionary and each noun translation on the English side is cross-referred to a noun guide, with clear explanations of noun declension. There is also a section on Irish adjectives, with information on declension and comparison. * The clear, easy-to-use section on initial mutations explains how Irish words can change their spelling, usually based on the word that precedes them. * Also available in French, Spanish and German.

Download or read book A Dictionary of British and Irish History written by Robert Peberdy and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-11-23 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative and extensive resource for British and Irish history Quickly access basic information on the history of the British Isles from this reliable resource. A Dictionary of British and Irish History provides concise information covering all periods of prehistory and history for every part of the British Isles. Within this one book, you’ll find summary accounts of events, biographies, definitions of terms, and far more. Using alphabetically organized headwords, readers will easily locate the content and details they seek. A Dictionary of British and Irish History not only serves as a reference tool, but also stimulates broader learning. Entries are interrelated and cross-referenced to help you expand your knowledge of different areas of history. Discover comparable entries on England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales See overviews of major topics and historical events Get facts instantly or browse entries Use the Dictionary as an information source or a launch point for expanding knowledge This reference book will become an essential resource for students of British and Irish history as well as for professionals, journalists, teachers, and those who use historical information in their work. Further, anyone wanting to establish the basics of the history of the British Isles will find this a valuable addition to their library.

Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Irish Cinema written by Roddy Flynn and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-08-09 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From capsule descriptions/assessments of individual feature films to extended essays on areas such as Irish animation, short film, experimental film and documentary production along with discussion of a wide range of key creative and administrative personnel, the Dictionary combines a breath of existing scholarship with extensive new information and research carried out especially for this volume. It is the definitive guide to Irish cinema in the 21st century. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Irish Cinema contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on key Irish actors, directors, producers and other personnel from over a century of Irish film history. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Irish Cinema.