Dail

/ˈdɑːl/ noun

Definition

The lower house of the Irish parliament, officially called 'Dáil Éireann.'

Etymology

From Irish Gaelic 'Dáil' meaning 'assembly' or 'gathering,' related to the Old Irish 'dál' meaning portion or share. The term became official when the Irish Free State was established in 1922.

Kelly Says

The Dáil is unique because it's one of the few parliaments whose name is actively used in a non-English language even in English-language media—it's a small but powerful statement of national identity.

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