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20th Dec 2016

This Gas Video Proves Just How Tricky Different Irish Dialects Can Be

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No matter how long ago it was when you sat your Irish Leaving Cert exam, you’ll surely have some memories of the various accents you encounter on the Cluastuiscint section.

“Léigh anois go cúramach, ar do scrúdpháipéar, na treoracha agus na ceisteanna a ghabhann le Cuid A” was enough to send shivers down the spine, as you waited hoping to be able to make out exactly what was being said…

Comedian Bernard Casey, hit the nail on the head with this little sketch – comparing Kerry Irish with Donegal Irish – just in time for this year’s Leaving Cert students. 

Iontach ar fad!

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