Welcome to the New English-Irish Dictionary, developed by Foras na Gaeilge and first launched in 2013. The dictionary is freely accessible online and is designed to work on both desktop and mobile devices.
In addition to providing English-Irish translations, the dictionary includes grammatical information and audio pronunciation files. For guidance on using these features, please consult our FAQ sections: “How do I look up grammatical data?” and “How do I listen to sound files?”.
Key Milestones
- September 2020: The printed edition, Concise English-Irish Dictionary, was published, featuring 30,000 entries and 85,000 word senses.
- 1 November 2017: 12,000 entries revised for consistency and accuracy, incorporating public feedback.
- 19 January 2017: 4,700 new entries and 21,000 audio files added. Total: 48,000 entries (140,000 senses).
- 28 July 2016: Search functionality in Irish was introduced. Note: Irish search results may not be as comprehensive as English search results.
- 23 June 2016: Added 5,200 new entries, 4,200 grammar files, and 11,700 sound files. Total: 43,000 entries (130,000 senses).
- Other updates: Various additions and improvements have been made since 2013, including app releases, discounts for educational institutions, and enhancements to search and grammar features.
Feedback
We welcome public feedback at aiseolas@focloir.ie. When commenting on a specific entry, please include the relevant headword or sense. Users are encouraged to consult the FAQ pages for guidance.
Acknowledgements
We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of external partners, including:
- Ingénerie Diffusion Multimédia (IDM): software, hosting, and lexicographic tools.
- Lexicography MasterClass: English-language database design and development.
- Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge, NUI Galway: editorial support.
- Macalla Teo: audio files.
- Fiontar, Dublin City University: grammar and audio resources.
Foras na Gaeilge thanks all partners for their support in developing this dictionary.