A section of the Book of Lecan from the 15th century. Located in the Royal Irish Academy in Dublin
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Canadian book on learning Old Irish gaelic

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The new book designed to help those interested in learning about Old Irish © supplied

Understanding ancient languages can sometimes solve certain mysteries about the origin of present day words.

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Ranke de Vries PhD, Professor in the Deapartment of Celtic Studies at St Francis Zaiver University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia © supllied

It might also reveal certain aspects about the cultures and societies that used them.

This  can include things like the foods thay ate, the tools used, their perception of the world, god or gods, art, and so on.

It might also indicate the paths of human migrations or trade.

Old Irish Gaelic is one of the oldest languages of Europe, but can be a bit tricky to learn.  However a recent book should help greatly in that task.

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An illustration in the margins of the Book of Ballymote from the late 14th century. The manuscropt is housed in the Royal Irish Academy, Dublim © supplied

It’s called  “A Student’s Companion to Old Irish Grammar”

Ranke DeVries  PhD is an associate professor in the Department of Celtic Studies at St Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia

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