What does Éireann mean?

Question

Is it Gaelic for "Ireland" or for "Irish" ?

Answer 1

"Éire" is the Irish for Ireland.

"Éireann" is the genitive case ("of Ireland" or "Ireland's"). Approximate pronunciation, "Airun"

"Éirinn" is the dative case (when it comes after a pronoun such as "to", "in", etc.). Approximate pronunciation, "Airing" (although frequently given as "Erin" which is close enough).

"Éireannach" is "Irish", as opposed to "Gaelach" which means "Native Irish". For instance, the Irish National Ballet is Éireannach but traditional dance is Gaelach.

As regards the origins of the word. scholars argue endlessly and inconclusively. One theory refers to Eriu who with Banba and Fodla were three patron goddesses of the Irish and their country. Another says she was an ancestor. They're all theories, some with good reason but none with any definite strong evidence one way or an other.

Brennus, I'm interested in your theory that the Fir Bolg (btw there are a host of theories explaining their name too) spoke a language similar to Lappic or the Eskimos. Considering that no written samples of their language survives, what's the evidence for this?

Answer 2

Pronounced "Air-un" it is the genitive form of Eire ("Air-uh")which means "Ireland" in the native Gaelic language. Thus, Éireann means "of Ireland."

Some examples would be Chumann Múinteoirí Éireann "Teachers' Union of Ireland" and Rince na h'Éireann "School of Irish Dance."

The original meaning of Éire / Éireann is unknown." Some scholars have tried to derive it from the Ancient Celtic word for "Yew Tree" - Ebora or Ibura - and claim that Éire (or Ireland) may mean "Land of Yew Trees."

However, the oldest known name for Ireland is "Ibbi Eiri" and may have no connection to the Celtic word at all but to the language of the Pre-Celtic inhabitants of Ireland. These people are called the "Aithech-tuatha" (or serfs) and the " Firbolgs" (or spearmen) in Old Irish sources. Their language is unknown to us and long lost. But there is some modern research that indicates it may have been something more like Lappic or Eskimo rather than Celtic.

Answer 3

Eireann Meaning

Answer 4

Éirinn go Brách=Ireland forever



Irish = adj Éireannach , Gaelach , (language) Gaeilge








na hÉireann=of Ireland

Answer 5

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For a united Ireland! Or similarly: For the sake of a united Ireland! P.S. - It's Irish Gaelic, just for everyone inquiring to know. ar son - for, for the sake of Éireann - Ireland aontaithe - united

Answer 6

It's Gaelic for 'Irish' - Ireland in Gaelic is 'Eire.'

Answer 7

the Gaelic term for Ireland is Er land if you go to www.dictionary.com it will give you English to "other" languages dictionaries as well as the definition of any English words.

Answer 8

I believe the phrase you are seeking is "Éireann go Brách" which means
"Ireland forever" More loosely translated, it would mean 'Long Live
Ireland'.

Answer 9

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