Canada is home to the only officially sanctioned Gaeltacht (Irish speaking area) outside of Ireland.

St. Patrick’s Day has become a global celebration of Irish heritage, with the United States being the epicentre of festivities. Although originally a solemn religious day in Ireland, the celebration has evolved into a boisterous, cultural event in America, marked by parades, food, drinks, and, of course, the wearing of green.

As St Patrick's Day approaches, many celebrate Irish culture, but did you know that our native language has influenced English with everyday words like 'hooligan', 'whiskey' and