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Mismatching Irish Street Names

We’re all aware that street signs in Ireland are bilingual, but are these Irish names actually correct? In many cases, streets have two versions of an Irish name, one at either end. So how are we to know which name to use? Dr. Brian Ó Raghallaigh, Principle Investigator of the logainm project in DCU, joined us on the show to tell us more about the correct use of Irish place translations.

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13.57 29 May 2023


Mismatching Irish Street Names


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13.57 29 May 2023


We’re all aware that street signs in Ireland are bilingual, but are these Irish names actually correct? In many cases, streets have two versions of an Irish name, one at either end. So how are we to know which name to use?

Dr. Brian Ó Raghallaigh, Principle Investigator of the logainm project in DCU, joined us on the show to tell us more about the correct use of Irish place translations.


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