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Sounds Irish : The Irish Language in Australia - Dymphna Lonergan

Sounds Irish

The Irish Language in Australia

By: Dymphna Lonergan

Paperback | 15 November 2004 | Edition Number 1

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This book traces Irish language words, phrases and references in Australian newspapers, poetry, novels, and in Australian English.

It begins with a discussion of the written evidence we have of Irish speakers in Australia, from convicts to priests. Readers will be surprised to learn how some of the most iconic Australian words, such as 'sheila' and 'brumby', are revealed to be Irish words in disguise.

A detailed glossary of Irish words in Australian writing shows just how important this contribution to Australian English has been.

About the Author

Dymphna Lonergan was born in Dublin, Ireland, where she studied the Irish language in school. She immigrated to Australia in 1972 and since then has continued to research the Irish influence on Australian English. Dr Lonergan has contributed Irish derivations for English words to the Oxford English Dictionary.

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