WTF!? Irish language (Gaeilge) surnames (second names) EXPLAINED!

Welcome to 'What the Focal!?' where Ciara Ní É answers your questions about the Irish language.

This video is an introduction to Irish language surnames. Our surnames, like our place names, retain strong links to our native language.

►The website mentioned is http://www.sloinne.ie - see if you can find your name there!

UPDATE - you can also access it here http://www.peig.ie/pobal/sloinne

►The correct pronunciation of the word 'mac' in all three dialects can be found here: http://www.teanglann.ie/ga/fuaim/mac

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