The Irish language, broken down, is very very peculiar. For example, the literal translation for Jellyfish is Seal Snot!

Did you know that ladybird as Gaeilge means ‘God’s Little Cow’? There are loads of incredible words in the Irish language to describe the animals we see around us.

In his new book ‘Tree Dogs, Banshee Fingers and Other Irish Words for Nature’, author Manchán Magan explores the background to some of the words you might be familiar with, and shares with us, some that you might not be.

Speaking to Dermot and Dave, Manchán chatted about his love for the Irish language and how Duolingo has gotten thousands of people speaking our native language.

You can catch the chat by clicking play above.