Publishing
Sounds Irish: The Irish Language in Australia
Dymphna Lonergan
Many of Australia's early settlers came from Ireland and brought with them their language – Irish or ‘Gaelic’. Dymphna Lonergan shows that 'Irish' did not disappear in favour of English, and has had a colourful influence on Australian English.
Sounds Irish traces Irish language words, phrases and references in Australian newspapers, poetry, novels, and in Australian English. Readers will be surprised to learn that some iconic Australian words, such as ‘sheila’ and ‘brumby’, have an Irish derivation. This book is not only of interest to scholars, but to anyone wanting to connect with their Irish heritage.
'A milestone text' – J.S. Ryan, Reviews in Australian Studies
ISBN: 1 921013 00 1
Format: Paperback, 160 pages, illus. b&w, glossary, bibliography & index
Price: $30.00
Add this book to my online order | Download printable order form