Synopsis
Explore the sound and structure of Clare Irish in this authoritative, field-tested study. This volume offers a concise introduction to the dialects spoken along the Co. Clare coast and border areas, detailing how language in this region blends Clare and Galway traits. It presents core phonetic sketches, grammar notes, and the broad picture of bilingual speech in mid-20th century Ireland.
The book situates Clare Irish within real communities and everyday speech, based on surveys conducted in the 1940s and 1950s. It explains how speakers used a common phonetic system across languages and how regional variation shaped pronunciation, verb forms, and article use. The material provides a practical view of how language changes unfold in a border zone between Clare and Galway.
- Clear descriptions of regional speech patterns and their social context
- Phonetic notes and grammar sections grounded in actual field data
- Illustrative examples showing how prepositions, articles, and mutations work in Clare Irish
- Context about the researchers, fieldwork, and the linguistic aims of the project
Ideal for readers of linguistic field studies, Irish language history, or regional dialects who want a grounded, accessible introduction.
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