Shannon
Shannon is the name of the longest river in Ireland, referred to in Irish as Shannon.
Did you know?
- In ancient Irish texts, the Sionainn is sometimes linked to the 'Salmon of Knowledge', a mythical fish that lived in the waters and granted wisdom to whoever ate it.
- In Irish mythology, the river was formed when the goddess Boann accidentally overflowed her well of wisdom, creating the river that feeds the Shannon.
- The Irish name for the river, Sionainn, is thought to derive from the Old Irish word for 'old lady' or 'wise woman'.
Examples in context
- Tá an Shannon thar a fhad.The Shannon is very long.
- An bhfuil an Shannon in Éirinn?Is the Shannon in Ireland?
Example conversation
Conor and Aoife are looking at a map of Ireland.
- ConorCá bhfuil an Shannon ar an mapa?Where is the Shannon on the map?
- AoifeTá sé ansin, a Chonaire.It is there, Conor.
- ConorIs mór an Shannon go println.The Shannon is very big.
- AoifeTá sé an-mhór, go deodor.It is very large, indeed.
