HeyRuaHow to say “Sligo” in Irish
- Irish:
- Sligeach
- English:
- Sligo
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHLIG-yukh” /ˈʃlʲɪɟəx/
- Genitive singular:
- Sligigh (e.g. Contae Shligigh, County Sligo)
What does “Sligeach” mean?
- Sligo
- Sligo, a town and county in the north-west of Ireland.Also: County Sligo, Sligo town.
“Sligeach” as a county: Sligo
A county name changes shape depending on what comes before it. These are the three shapes you will meet most.
“Sligeach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Sligeach, the Irish word for Sligo.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Sligo in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Sligo?
The Irish for Sligo is Sligeach (pronounced “SHLIG-yukh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Sligeach in Irish?
Sligeach is said like “SHLIG-yukh” (IPA /ˈʃlʲɪɟəx/).
Does Sligeach have a plural?
No. Sligeach is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why is it 'Contae Shligigh' and not 'Contae Sligeach'?
Contae is followed by the genitive, and since Sligeach is feminine the genitive Sligigh is lenited: Contae Shligigh.
What does the name Sligeach mean?
It is linked to sliogán, 'shell', and is usually explained as 'place of shells', from the shellfish found there.
How do you say “I am from Sligo” in Irish?
Is as Sligeach mé. To say you are from there originally: Is as Sligeach ó dhúchas mé.
How do you say “I live in Sligo” in Irish?
Tá cónaí orm i Sligeach. In the county: Tá mé i mo chónaí i gContae Shligigh.
What is County Sligo in Irish?
Contae Shligigh. The name changes after Contae, and after muintir too: muintir Shligigh, the people of Sligo.
