Old Irish
noun
: the Irish in use from the seventh century to about 950 see Indo-European Languages Table
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Recent biomolecular research has confirmed that the Old Irish goat is more than just a local folklore and represents a direct, living connection to the island’s prehistoric past.
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Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
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Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Old Irish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Old%20Irish. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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