Dozens of businesses, politicians, musicians and even a famous actor came together at Holyrood last month to mark five years ...
A Speyside distillery, village and hotel share the name Craigellachie, meaning “rocky hill”. Perched above the confluence of ...
A short beginner's guide to simple words and greetings you can use around February 1 when Irish communities celebrate St.
Explaining Ireland's most famous toast, "Sláinte!" If you've ever enjoyed a drink with an Irish person, you've surely encountered a few 'Sláinte' toasts. But do you know what sláinte means?
Words with the letters 'ed' at the end are usually regular past tense verbs like 'started' or adjectives like ‘confused’. The pronunciation of 'ed' can change depending on which sound comes before it ...
In fact, any letter representing a vowel sound can be pronounced as schwa. For example, the first vowel in the word 'connect' is a schwa sound but it's written with the letter 'o', and the second ...
Poor gut health may show up as fatigue, upset stomach, skin conditions, and autoimmune challenges. Probiotics, fermented foods, hydration, and managing stress may help. The term “gut microbiome” ...
The English language is full of words that seem overstuffed with unnecessary letters, feel like they should be spelled a different way, or just don't make sense. Here are some of our favorites, ...