Anyone have a resource that shows how to pronounce the names of Irish cities and attractions? I am headed to Ireland for the first time and hate not knowing how to pronounce the name of a city, area, or ?. Or does anyone want to give me some guidance on how to pronounce the following:

Clonmagnoise
Saint Ciaran
Connemara
Moycullen
Bunratty

I appreciate any help...and thanks.

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Best wishes,

Rex

hi, i will do my best
Clonmacnoise, KLONMAKNOISE
saint ciaran KEERAWN
connemara KONNAMARRA
moycullen MOIKULLEN
bunratty BUNN RATTIE

feels a bit weird, but thats how you pronounce the above. Regards

Hi RG,

When we visited Bunratty Castle & attended a medieval banquet there, I was under the impression it was pronounced: BUNN ROTTIE Sorry clarice, but yours looked to me like rat, as in the rodent. Apologizing in advance if I misunderstood.
And RG, the locals were generally very nice about telling us the correct pronunciation when I would just ask.
Have a great trip!

RG, Go to Google and type in "Pronouncing Irish Places" and you will find the info you seek.

In a way we are both correct. the irish (GAELIC)version is pronounced BUNROITTE but it is also spelled differently BUNRAITE. The irish (ENGLISH) version is pronounced BUN RAITTE and spelled BUNRATTY. You will see both versions on sign posts.

Hi, I come from Limerick an area right outside Bunratty
(pronounced Bun-RAT-tee) If any of you pronounce it BUN-ROT-tee the locals will fall around the place laughing as it will come out as if you are trying to put on an EXTREMELY snotty and snobby accent. Thanks for the laugh though!!!!!!!!

exactly right AnnieP. I too am Irish and the BUNRATTY IS PRONOUNCED BUN RAT EE (as in Rodent). Bet you are sorry u asked now RG. Wait until you see the GAELIC Signposts.

SLAN LEAT. (Goodbye)

clarice, thanks for not giving me a hard time. I was ready to post this and "say", oops sorry clarice - my face is red! Moments ago I read another post and discovered that you live in Ireland. I am sure you are more correct on Irish pronunciation than I. My only excuse is that I am relatively a Newbie on this Forum, just been a member since mid-April. I don't know all about everyone yet. I appreciate your explanation on Bunratty.

AHH didnt mean to give you a hard time.
The gaelic spelling of bunratty is
BUNRAITE and is actually pronounced (bear with me) BUN RAW EE TAW. That is what you were told and i suppose it really is the original correct way to pronounce it, it just is not used that much anymore. Lets just say we were both right. KIND regards.

RS - you are sweet, and I was only "slagging" you. An Irish form of teasing with affection! With my Irish accent I have probably spent most of my life doing awful things to the English language - so....

clarice & AnnieP,
You both are great, but I would expect no less from 2 Irish women. I didn't really think you were being rough on me, besides wouldn't want to sound like Charles & Camilla.: ) I am always interested to learn about languages such as GAELIC - like RG, I prefer to know some pronunciations before leaving home.

When my DH and I went to Europe for the first time, it was a wonderful trip to Ireland. I have very fond memories of the Emerald Isle, and especially the people. I love your dialect. I could listen to you talk all day. Now I am getting all sentimental - time for the treadmill.

I think this is what you need http://www.irelandyes.com/tips.html

LMAO with the Charles and Camilla statement - Exactly - BON ROT TIE (and what are we doing here Chas darling!)

You are all so very helpful...I am overwhelmed...hope I can return the favor in the future. Now, off to Ireland.

Many thanks for the help!

Good one, AnnieP! I am going to really show that I am new here, and that I was falling asleep on-line last night, but what does LMAO stand for? I have been straining my little brain to come up with the answer.
I am actually starting to be not too bothered by Camilla - WOW, can't believe I just admitted that. I can see them at Bunratty Castle playing "catch me if you can, Charlie" throughout all the old secret places.

LMAO is a sometimes accompaniment... or contraction of... ROFL or ROFLMAO

<b>R</b>olling <b>O</b>n <b>F</b>loor <b>L</b>aughing..... <b>M</b>y <b>A</b>## <b>O</b>ff...

Thanks a lot, rex, for filling me in. I can see it will take awhile for me to &quot;fit in&quot; on this board, but I am ready to learn. And, definitely to learn from all of you with your wealth of travel info. It is so interesting to read various posts. RG, Ireland is very special, have fun.

HI RS. Re Camilla &amp; Charlie. I think they are kind of cute together but I dont think they will be playing Catch me if you can in Bunratty - compared to what they have, its a little small! - Dromoland is probably more their scene anyway

So true, AnnieP - what was I thinking. Bunratty would be quite a step down for the Royals. And, I guess it is time for C &amp; C to finally be together, wherever they choose. Ah, true love!