Leabhar Gaeilge

2019 Publication Handbook for teachers and learners on spelling conventions in Irish, as well as decoding written symbols into the sounds of Irish.

Seán Ó Cuirrín’s translation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula into Irish, a book first published in 1933 (“Irish translation of Dracula funded by minister who slashed the old-age pension”, June 30th). An updated version of the same book, published by An Gúm in 1997. It is an enthralling translation, containing a very rich lexicon, marvellous turns of phrase and cora cainte, which are gradually being lost to the native language today.