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
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In 2020, The Irish Universities Association developed a national framework for micro-credentials, which contributed to nearly a 20% reduction in Ireland’s cybersecurity workforce shortage in just one year by investing in this kind of practical education.
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David Jones, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
His mother, Patricia Joann (Bailey) Kerik, was Irish American.
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The show has already started its awards-season run; it was nominated for Best Drama at the Irish Film and Television Awards, which also nominated creator-showrunner Joshua Zetumer for Best Script.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 May 2025
This was one of Ireland's most high-profile lawsuits, pitting the U.K. national broadcaster against the man who transformed Sinn Fein, once the political wing of a group designated as a terrorist organization by the United States and U.K. — the Irish Republican Army — into a modern political party.
—Fatima Al-Kassab, NPR, 30 May 2025
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David Jones, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
His mother, Patricia Joann (Bailey) Kerik, was Irish American.
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The show has already started its awards-season run; it was nominated for Best Drama at the Irish Film and Television Awards, which also nominated creator-showrunner Joshua Zetumer for Best Script.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 May 2025
This was one of Ireland's most high-profile lawsuits, pitting the U.K. national broadcaster against the man who transformed Sinn Fein, once the political wing of a group designated as a terrorist organization by the United States and U.K. — the Irish Republican Army — into a modern political party.
—Fatima Al-Kassab, NPR, 30 May 2025
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“Irish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Irish. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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Irish
noun1
Irish plural
: the people of Ireland
2
: the Celtic language of Ireland
Irish
adjective
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