The Irish language has made a huge contribution to the English language as it's spoken in Ireland and beyond. Miche l Conghaile's 'Colourful Irish Phrases' is a small compendium of characteristic phrases that will alert the reader to the unmistakable difference between our native language and English. Even the most basic words are expressed so differently. Please in Irish is m s do thoil (if it is your will), and thanks becomes go raibh maith...