1
plural in construction
: natives or inhabitants of Ireland or their descendants especially when of Celtic speech or culture
2
a
: the Celtic language of Ireland especially as used since the later medieval period
b
: English spoken by the Irish
3
Irish
adjective
Examples of Irish in a Sentence
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Now, like the Irish Crown Jewels, which went missing from a Dublin castle in 1907 never resurface again, two of the smaller cannons have vanished without a trace from inside the locked museum’s gallery.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 June 2024
Lawyers representing the trawler’s owners argue there is no proof that the vessel was to blame for the damage, the Irish Independent reports.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune Europe, 5 June 2024
The Irish scored seven runs in the second inning – highlighted by a grand slam from senior outfielder Kayla Bartol, her second homer in as many games – to claim a 7-1 advantage over unseeded Stillwater.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 5 June 2024
The Princess of Wales, 42, is the honorary colonel of the Irish Guards, which are trooping its flag at the parade this year.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
Notre Dame: Much like Ohio State, the Irish brought in a veteran quarterback, Riley Leonard (from Duke), and a first-rate playcaller, Mike Denbrock (from LSU).
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 3 June 2024
Her maternity style has been killing it lately, with her recent appearance on the red carpet for her film Irish Love in a tight black lace-up dress.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 30 May 2024
O’Neill, who is from a prominent Irish republican family, represents Sinn Féin, the former political wing of the Irish Republican Army (IRA)—and tells TIME nothing about her political ascent was inevitable.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 30 May 2024
Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne's 3 Kids: All About Aimee, Kelly and Jack
Louis ran the 2023 London marathon in honor of his wife
Kelly's older half-brother Louis married his wife, Louise (née Lennon), on New Year’s Eve in 2003, according to the Irish Examiner.
—Ale Russian, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 June 2024
Lawyers representing the trawler’s owners argue there is no proof that the vessel was to blame for the damage, the Irish Independent reports.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune Europe, 5 June 2024
The Irish scored seven runs in the second inning – highlighted by a grand slam from senior outfielder Kayla Bartol, her second homer in as many games – to claim a 7-1 advantage over unseeded Stillwater.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 5 June 2024
The Princess of Wales, 42, is the honorary colonel of the Irish Guards, which are trooping its flag at the parade this year.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
Notre Dame: Much like Ohio State, the Irish brought in a veteran quarterback, Riley Leonard (from Duke), and a first-rate playcaller, Mike Denbrock (from LSU).
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 3 June 2024
Her maternity style has been killing it lately, with her recent appearance on the red carpet for her film Irish Love in a tight black lace-up dress.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 30 May 2024
O’Neill, who is from a prominent Irish republican family, represents Sinn Féin, the former political wing of the Irish Republican Army (IRA)—and tells TIME nothing about her political ascent was inevitable.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 30 May 2024
Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne's 3 Kids: All About Aimee, Kelly and Jack
Louis ran the 2023 London marathon in honor of his wife
Kelly's older half-brother Louis married his wife, Louise (née Lennon), on New Year’s Eve in 2003, according to the Irish Examiner.
—Ale Russian, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
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“Irish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Irish. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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Irish
noun1
Irish plural
: the people of Ireland
2
: the Celtic language of Ireland
Irish
adjective
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