Words and Phrases

Tuatha Dé Danaan (TWA day dhanna) - an ancient warrior race of mythical beings from Ireland

Amandán (AH-mon dahn) - goblin-like creatures

bodhran (BOW-rawn) - Irish frame drum played with a doubled-headed stick

Céad mile fáilte (kad MEEL-a FALL sha) - A hundred thousand welcomes

Codladh sumh (culla SOVH) - Sleep well

Fáilte (FALL-sha) - Welcome

Faugh a ballagh (FOW-an BALL-ah) - “Clear the way!”

Gle mhaith (GLAY moth) - Very good

Long-son -A descendant

Mo chara (muh KAR-uh) - My friend

Poc sídhe (POKE shee) - fey or fairy stroke

Sláinte (SLAWN-cha) - health

Tír na nÓg (TEER Nah Noe-g) - Eternal Land of Youth/Afterworld