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Sligo Gaol.

Life behind bars in Sligo Gaol

From its establishment in the early 19th century to its closure in 1956, Sligo Gaol housed a diverse inmate population. Among the many prisoners who endured its challenging conditions was Michael Collins.

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Say lame and beggar in Irish: bacach.

Say it in Irish

As an adjective, the Irish word bacach means “lame”, “halting” or “limping”, while as a noun, it refers to “a lame person” or “a beggar”.

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Fox in Irish folklore.

The fox in Irish folklore

The fox plays an important role in Irish folklore, which emphasizes both its cunning nature and resourcefulness, while also acknowledging that some have managed to outsmart the fox.

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Say it in Irish: crónán

Say it in Irish

The Irish word crónán refers to the act of humming, murmuring, crooning, buzzing, purring, droning and, in certain contexts, chanting or moaning.

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