The Oxford Handbook of Irish English 1st Edition

Capture the language of Ireland with clarity and authority in The Oxford Handbook of Irish English, 1st Edition by Raymond Hickey. This compelling handbook opens a window onto Hiberno‑English — its history, sounds, grammar, vocabulary, and the social forces that have shaped it from Dublin to Donegal and beyond.

Discover expertly written, accessible chapters that explore phonology, morphology, syntax and lexicon, plus the crucial role of Irish (Gaelic) contact, colonial history, migration and the global Irish diaspora. Regional varieties — from urban Dublin speech to rural Munster and Ulster accents — are examined alongside contemporary developments in education, media and identity, making the volume both academically rigorous and richly contextualized.

Ideal for linguists, language teachers, students, writers and anyone fascinated by Ireland’s speech, this handbook balances theory with real-world examples. Gain practical insights for research, classroom use, dialect coaching or lexical reference, and deepen your understanding of how language reflects culture, community and change across the island and in Irish communities worldwide.

Written in a clear, engaging style and grounded in meticulous scholarship, The Oxford Handbook of Irish English is the essential reference for anyone studying or working with English in Ireland. Add this authoritative volume to your collection and unlock the nuances of Irish English — a must-have for libraries, departments and curious readers seeking an informed, modern perspective on Ireland’s living language.

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